Steading

Possibly early 19th century with substantial remodelling 1885-89, begun Wardrop, Anderson and Browne, later Wardrop and Anderson; later alterations to steading late 20th century. Complex of sandstone farm buildings comprising 2-storey farmhouse and U-plan gabled steading with prominent ridge ventilators and later infill to rear.

FARMHOUSE: roughly 4-bay, 2-storey and attic, roughly L-plan farmhouse, with lower single storey wing to rear. Coursed squared sandstone rubble with some ashlar quoins and rybats. Advanced 2-bay gabled end at left (W) to entrance elevation, recessed roughly 2-bay block to right (E). Bipartite window to far left (W) at ground; tripartite window to right (E) at ground, bipartite window breaking wallhead above. Main entrance in re-entrant angle with moulded triangular hoodmould. Prominent bowed stair-tower to rear. Irregular fenestration elsewhere with some bipartite and tripartite windows, those at 1st floor breaking wallhead.

Predominantly small pane glazing in timber sash and case windows. Multi-pitched roof: grey slates. Prominent sandstone ridge and gablehead stacks; some clay cans. Cast-iron rainwater goods.

STEADING: roughly 10-bay single storey gabled U-plan steading with later 20th century infill to rear (N). Coursed squared sandstone rubble with some ashlar quoins. Gabled end bays flanking 3-bay single storey runs with tall gabled centre-bay incorporating large cart-arched doorway. Prominent 2-stage slated ventilators to ridge with slender spires and plain finials. Later alterations to side and rear elevations, with some rendered blockwork and metal tri-partite windows and corrugated iron roof to centre. Alterations to interior including corrugated iron roof to former courtyard.