Building record 8402/1/1 - Heath Farmhouse

Farmhouse. Mid C18, remodelled early and mid C19.

{1} Farmhouse. Mid C18, remodelled early and mid C19. Coursed squared ironstone, limestone dressings, slate roof, brick lateral and end stacks. 2-unit plan with cross wing. 2 storeys with 3-storey cross wing; 4-window range. Tall cross wing to left has giant segmental-headed blank arch, rendered within, framing tripartite sash window to ground floor with 12-pane centre and 4-pane side sashes, stone sills and surrounds, and to first floor a wood mullion and transom window with similar surround, the l :> rt of a band at base of arch. A 2-light casement with timber lintel in gable above. Window to basement, and quoins. 3-window wing to right has centred part-glazed door and wood mullion and transom windows, all with hood moulds. C20 conservatory porch to right with single-storey C19 extension behind. Interior: fine mid C18 marble chimneypiece with overmantel to large first floor room in cross wing and elements of staircase of same period with barley-sugar twist balusters.

{3} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 6/66 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F05 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN44900.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Farthingstone (Photographs). SNN111721.

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Aug 9 2024 12:38PM