Walsopthorne Farmhouse

Walsopthorne Farmhouse is a farmhouse dating from around 1600, with additions made in the mid-19th century. It features a timber-framed structure with wattle-and-daub infill, a sandstone plinth, and brick stacks and additions, all topped with tiled roofs. The building has a U-shaped plan, with a central block consisting of three framed bays and a through-passage, oriented north/south and facing east. There are cross-wings of three framed bays extending to the west, with a large central stack and an additional stack in the south wing. The farmhouse has two storeys, an attic, and a cellar.

The east front displays irregular window arrangements, primarily featuring latticed leading. The south wing has a 2-light casement window in the gable, with a similar 3-light window below it and a single light to the right. The ground floor includes a large restored 8-light mullioned and transomed window and two 3-light casement windows in the central block. The left window is positioned above a gabled 19th-century porch with a panelled door, while a ledged doorway is located to the right. The north wing has a similar 2-light casement window in the gable and a 2-light casement window with C20 glazing bars on the first floor, along with a gabled porch leading to a doorway on the right. An external stone stair connects the lower left to the upper right, with a 2-light casement window on the ground floor to the left of the stair.

The framing of the building is largely complete and uniform, with six panels from the sill to the wall-plate. Inside, there are fine moulded ceiling beams, particularly notable in the main room of the south wing, which also features a large open fireplace. The central block has another fireplace with a 17th-century surround and a 19th-century cast iron range in the south wing. The roof includes collar and tie-beam trusses with two struts to the collar. The north wing has been converted into a hop room, which is adjacent to a circular kiln to the west. This farmhouse is located on a moated site and is a fine example of its type and date. Locally, it is also known as "Wassington."