Rookin House And Attached Barn

MATTERDALE A5091 (west side) NY 32 NE 1/155 Rookin House and attached barn -

• II Farmhouse and barn. Mid C18 with later additions. Stone rubble with ashlar dressings and steeply pitched slate roof. South-east elevation of 2 storeys and 5 bays, the 5th bay recessed and lower, a later addition. Windows have plain stone surrounds and are sashed with single glazing bars. 2nd bay has entrance with Gibbs surround, pulvinated frieze and pediment; studded door. C20 re-entrant porch to 5th bay. Gable-end stacks. Single storey bay to left connects with barn, now stabling etc. 2 entrances one with timber lintel, glazed timber infill recessed behind barn entrance opening; inserted window. Rear elevation has small gabled projection and varied fenestration. Interior has chamfered beams, fielded panel doors, similar cupboards flank fireplace, lower parts missing. Fireplace has deep cornice and gun rack above. Cupboard doors, possible ex-situ, have fielded panels, the upper ones shaped. Stair has turned balusters, sqaure newels and moulded handrails.

Listing NGR: NY3816825364