Malthouse And Malt Drying Kiln, 10 Metres South Of Little Water Farmhouse

The building is a disused malthouse with a malt drying kiln, located 10 metres south of Little Water Farmhouse. It is likely from the 17th century, with a malt drying kiln added in the 19th century and an extension at the rear. The exterior is rendered over blue lias stone, with an unrendered extension and a pantiled roof. The structure is arranged in a north-south orientation, with the malt drying kiln in the center. The original floor level is at the north end, and the roof was raised at the south end when the kiln was inserted. The building was probably re-roofed, and an extension was added to the west. It has two storeys, with a lower two-storey addition. The east face of the building faces the road and features one plant door, while the main entrance is at the north gable end, with a loft door accessed by a flight of concrete steps. There are two plank doors on the ground floor, with openings arranged from left to right in the addition. Inside, there are chamfered beads at the north end, and the brick malt drying kiln has concave sides rising from a square base, with a segmental headed opening to the kiln. The upper part of the kiln was not inspected, but it appears similar to the kiln at Nethecot Farmhouse in Lydeard St. Lawrence parish. At the time of the survey in October 1983, the roof and northern end of the structure were in poor condition. The building is primarily listed for its historic interior.