Windgate Farmhouse

Windgate Farmhouse is likely an early 17th-century farmhouse, with some 19th-century alterations and 20th-century replacement windows. It is constructed of whitewashed and rendered cob and stone, with a bitumen-painted slate roof that is gabled at each end. There are stacks on the right end of the main range, an axial stack to the main range, and an end stack to the wing.

The farmhouse follows an "L" plan: a single-depth, south-west facing main range with a room plan wing attached at right angles to the front. The main range features a lower end kitchen to the right, with a rear dairy outshut that may be contemporary, and a through passage to the left. The higher end has been re-partitioned with an axial passage along the front and was probably originally full-depth rooms, one with a stack backing on to the passage. A likely 19th-century stair is located at the left hand end of the main range. The wing is a fine early 17th-century parlour.

The front facade is almost symmetrical with two windows, displaying regular fenestration. A 20th-century half-glazed front door is centrally located, opening into the passage. A good set of early 17th-century stone mullioned windows are present; these are 4-light with hoodmoulds flanking the door, and 3-light to the first floor, some retaining old glass and square leaded panes. The inner return of the wing has a 4-light mullioned window to the ground floor and a 3-light window above. The rear elevation's mullioned windows have been replaced with 20th-century casements.

Inside, the passage and kitchen retain flag floors; the kitchen also has old wall plaster, a plain crossbeam and a large fireplace with a chamfered lintel. Two sections of chamfered beam have been re-used in the axial passage. The putative hall stack has a modern fireplace and is said to be brick, with the remains of a stair turret adjacent to it - the stack is said to be brick and perhaps is a rebuilding. The wing boasts a good, moulded Beerstone chimney-piece from the early 17th century, featuring a cranked arch. The roof was not inspected, but the principal rafters appear to be straight. This is an attractive, traditional house with a noteworthy set of original features.