Oaks Farmhouse

KIRBY MUXLOE HINCKLEY ROAD SK 50 SW Oaks Farmhouse 4/36 II House, now used as 2 dwellings. Late C18 rear wing, altered C20, with large front wing of c.1830-40 added at right angles. Front wing is of rendered brick with coved plaster eaves, hipped roof of Swithland slate, and flanking brick chimneys. 2 storeys, 5 bays. Chamfered plinth, first floor sill band. 3-pane sashes, central double panelled doors with semicircular fanlight. Rendered porch with moulded cornice and plain frieze on Doric columns. Single storey bay to right, probably of later date, with parapet and blocked door. Rear wing is of roughcast brick, whitewashed, also with Swithland slate roof and brick chimneys. 2 storeys, 3 bays. First floor band course, moulded eaves. C20 transomed wooden casements, 3-light flanking 2-light, that to ground floor right altered to C20 hipped bay with metal casements and French doors. Central C20 door.

Listing NGR: SK5114703169