Dewlands Farmhouse

TM 03 NW HOLTON ST MARY SAND PITS LANE (west side, off) 1/46 - Dewlands Farmhouse GV II Farmhouse. Rear range probably early C16 with extensive later alterations, front range early C19. Timber-framed, rendered, plain tile roofs. Red and white brick stacks. Rear range has cross wing to right, present front range may occupy site of former second cross wing. 2 storeys. Front range 5-window facade with central panelled double doors in pilastered doorcase with hood. Narrow 8-pane sashes to 2nd and 4th bays, otherwise 12-pane sashes in flush frames with sills. Over- hanging hipped roof with white brick stack to rear pitch. Rear wing, garden front: C20 conservatory attached to right. Lobby entry, off-centre C20 door. C20 casements with leaded lights. Steeply-pitched swept roof hipped at front. Off- centre stack, upper part rebuilt in white brick. Cross wing gabled at rear, catslide roof to former hall section. Brick lean-to addition at right not of special interest. Interior: rear range, stack probably inserted into former cross passage. Interior remodelled C20, cross wing ceiling partly removed to form open stairhall. Large red brick stack, rebuilt in part. Chamfered tie beam of cross wing has mortices for missing arch braces. 1st floor room to left of stack has ovolo and hollow chamfered beam and moulded joists with tongue stops. Roof remodelled to form hip, but post above cross wing tie beam may be vestigial crown post. Front range has early C19 detailing including fireplaces and staircase with carved tread ends and wreathed handrail. Part in Higham parish.

Listing NGR: TM0433636726