Ryall'S Farmhouse

GUSSAGE ST MICHAEL ST 91 SE

5/49 Ryall's Farmhouse 18.3.55

GV II

Farmhouse, now private house, C16 origin with additions and alterations of the Cl7 and C18. Part rubble and flint with ashlar quoins, part timber- frame and part brick with tiled roofs. Massive 2 stage chimney breasts at each end terminating in paired brick flues set diagonally L-plan. 2 storeys, 3 window range. 2-light casements with horizontal glazing bars to upper floor similar 3-light windows to the ground floor. Central C19 gabled porch with glazed door. Former porch incorporating stair tower to the rear is now blocked.

Internal features: south room of east range has open fireplace with chamfered timber bressummer with raised centre and chamfered stone jambs with run-out stops; niche beside north fireplace has C18 woodwork with a moulded architrave and fluted pilasters; various early doorways to first floor rooms; parition with original window by staircase. (RCHM, Dorset, vol V, p 24, no. 5).

Listing NGR: ST9811312612