Ford House

Ford House, located at 140 Neot's Road in Eaton Socon, is a mid to late 15th century hall and crosswing house with a solar wing at the north end. It has two storeys and features one-window wings, with the central block comprising three window bays, although the end bays are blind. The building has old tile roofs, with the north wing retaining its original truss featuring braces to the collar purlin and post, while the south wing has original common rafters but replaced trusses. The structure is box framed with close studding, and has colour-washed brick nogging and plaster. The central block has been refaced in brick, and the hall roof has been raised, with a stair turret and brick chimneys added in the 17th century. The north wing includes an original stone chimney with a moulded plinth. Both gables were originally jettied but have since been underbuilt. The gable of the south wing features a central window, which was originally an oriel, flanked by two smaller windows. The existing windows are all early 19th century three-light sash windows with wood mullions. A modern porch has been added, along with a lead rainwater head and a modern rear extension to the south wing. The interior includes good hall panelling that was imported recently from Netherstead Priory. Ford House is part of a group with Nos 138, 138A, 140, and the garden wall to the northeast of No 140.