Breachacha Steading And Farmhouse

Probably earlier 18th century with 19th century and later additions. U-plan steading with 2-storey house to middle of central range and symmetrical, 3-bay piended roof pavilions to ends of side ranges. Principal elevation to N and later wing to East enclosing courtyard. Range of roofless buildings adjoining to South with former cattle pens. Squared rubble masonry with large rough hewn quoins.

FURTHER DESCRIPTION: 2-storey, 9-bay symmetrical classically proportioned (N) elevation; 3 advanced bays with segmental arched recesses, narrow voussoirs and crenellated wallheads; circular plaque and pyramidal belfry to centre. Later screen wall extending left with matching advanced end bay. Single storey range to W with 2-storey, 3-bay farmhouse to centre and ranges either side terminating in symmetrical 2-storey, 3-bay, piended-roof end pavilions with large central arched recesses. Deep sloping roof to S courtyard range with 5-bay open cart shed and stone forestair to upper floor.

Modern timber windows. Timber-boarded doors. Graded grey slate roofs, some new slated sections and corrugated roofing to E range. Cast-iron and modern rooflights.