Wickham Farmhouse

TQ 32 NW HAYWARDS HEATH WICKHAM WAY (off) 1/136 (3/124) Wickham Farmhouse 10.9.51 II House. Building on site mentioned in 1279 and foundations may relate to this, but existing building is a late C16 lobby entrance house of fine quality with early C17 parlour wing added to south, later C17 extension to west with late C19 alterations and further extension of c1960 to rear in matching materials but not of special interest. 2 storeys and attics. North part has ground floor of red brick with some exposed framing on Sussex sandstone plinth, the 1st floor hung with alternate courses of pointed and curved tiles. Roof of Horsham stone slabs with cruciform and filleted brick chimney stack in centre of ridge. Projecting wing to south has exposed framing, tiled gable and C20 2-storey projecting window. Massive C17 external chimney stack, sandstone to base and brick to top. 3 other modern casement windows, 1 hipped dormer and late C19 stone 4 centred arched door. West elevation has 3 gables, 2 of which are tile hung with alternate courses of curved and pointed tiles. The Dining Room has a ceiling with spine beam and joists all having lambs tongue stops. Hall retains C17 framing. The 1st floor has jowled posts and late C16 square framing. There is another ceiling with lambs tongue stops and a powder closet retaining a hatch for transferring a wig through the bedroom to the maid in the powder closet. There is a fine series of old planked doors, some with elaborate architrave mouldings and some 2 panelled doors. Roof of queen post construction with carpenter's marks. Graded II despite alterations for frame of high quality and survival of rare internal features.

Listing NGR: TQ3325025432