Ladyham

Ladyham is a house dated 1583, as indicated by the datestone above the door. The building underwent re-fenestration in the 18th century. It is constructed of squared coursed stone and features close-studded timber-framing with rendered infill on the first floor to the right. The roof is made of stone slate and there are various stone stacks. The house has two storeys and an attic, with a five-window range. The central entrance has a fibbed door with a stone round-arched hood above it. All openings have 12-pane sash windows, and there is a gabled full dormer to the left of the centre. Inside, there is a straight flight staircase leading from the ground floor to the first floor, and a winder staircase from the first floor to the attic. Many of the rooms feature open fireplaces with plain stone surrounds. Historically, Ladyham was once the home of Sir Compton Mackenzie.