Monk'S Farmhouse

SHERBORNE SHERBORNE VILLAGE SP 1614 9/190 Monk's Farmhouse (formerly listed as No 34 and No 35) 23.1.52 GV II

Large detached farmhouse. Mid C17 and C19. Coursed roughly squared limestone, dressed quoins. Artificial stone slate roof, C20 dressed stone stack. Rectangular lobby entrance plan to main body with projecting porch at front and stairs projection at rear, successive C19 extensions rear left. Symmetrical, 3-storey, 3-bay, 2-windowed facade. Central, 2-storey projecting porch. Four-light hollow-chamfered stone-mullioned casements with stopped hoods flanking porch. Similar three-light stone-mullioned casements to first floor. Two-light stone-mullioned casements to second floor without hoods. C20 plank door within a flat-chamfered surround at front of porch. Two-light hollow-chamfered stone-mullioned casement above. C20 single light casements in porch returns. Steps down to cellar right of porch. C20 two-light casement and two 3-light stone-mullioned casements in left gable end. C20 hollow-chamfered stone-mullioned casements at rear of main body. Blocked pigeon holes and projecting landing below eaves at rear. C20 glazed door to right gable end of main body. C19 extensions; 2 storeys and attic lit by C20 roof dormer and 1 1/2 storeys, both parts lit by C20 two-light wooden casements. Interior; unusual C17 moulded stone fire surround with upward projecting 'lugs', moulded stone mantel shelf. Fireplace with stone surround in an upstairs room not inspected; limited interior inspection. (Property of the National Trust).

Listing NGR: SP1668714915