Youngs Farmhouse

KENN KENN SW 98 NW

2/174 Youngs Farmhouse

GV II

Former farmhouse. Probably early C18, remodelled in the early C19, accommodation extended into former agricultural buildings at the rear in the later C19. Colourwashed rendered sandstone; thatched roof with plain ridge gabled at ends: projecting left end stack with bread oven, right end stack, stack to former agricultural building. Plan: The main block is a single depth plan, 2 rooms wide with an entrance into a stair lobby with a wide stair; the right-hand room is larger than the left. The house has been extended into a range of agricultural buildings to the rear at right angles to the right-hand room providing service rooms. Exterior: 2 storeys. Asymmetrical 5 window front with a good thatched rustic porch to left of centre with a plank front door. Set of attractive 2-and 3-light C19 or earlier small pane timber casements. Interior: Both fireplaces rebuilt; exposed roughly-chamfered crossbeams to both ground floor rooms. Roof: Not inspected.

Listing NGR: SX9219285470