Oak Barn

The building is a barn, likely dating from the 16th century, that was converted into a residence in the late 20th century. It is constructed with an oak frame, with walls clad in dark-stained weatherboard over a red brick plinth, and a tiled roof. Timber windows are fitted.

The barn has an L-shaped footprint, with the main range oriented east-west. A former porch now sits at the east end of the building, forming the base of the ‘L’. It is believed that an unknown number of bays, possibly three, were lost at the east end. The barn is approximately four and a half bays wide; a later wall, featuring a large chimney stack, was built beyond the frame of the fourth bay. A large, full-height glazed opening is visible on the south elevation, likely marking the original location of the threshing bay doors.

Following conversion, a first floor was added to the porch and two bays of the barn. A gallery was also inserted along the north side of the remaining bays.

The exterior is characterized by the dark weatherboarding, large tiled roof, and red brick plinth. Window arrangement is irregular and relatively sparse. The main entrance is on the north side, adjacent to the porch.

The interior is dominated by the impressive oak frame, which is the source of the building's primary interest. The frame features queen post trusses, clasped purlins, curved bracing to the tie beams, and curved wind-bracing in the roof. Carpenters' marks are visible on some timbers. There is evidence of several phases of alteration or modification to the frame for different uses, as detailed in the DBRG(S) report. The two east bays remain open to the roof, with a gallery and two staircases providing access to the first floors of the porch and the two western bays. The western bays are subdivided at first floor to provide bedrooms and bathrooms. All fittings and finishes appear to date from the conversion to residential use.