Pentre-isaf Farmhouse

Stated in 1989 that as built the pre-C19 ranges were half timbered but these had been largely encased in rubble as well as some brick nogging. Slate roof retained to much of the cross wings; fine stone ribbed stack to the chimney heating the hall and east wing, with which it is contemporary; brick chimney stacks and boarded eaves to west wing. Central dormer probably replaces an older one; entrance now to left in west wing but formerly beneath chimney stack. East wing has cambered brick voussoirs to doorway and small pane window; small pane sashes to 1st floor of west wing, blocked below. The rear, later, part of the east wing has close studding to the upper floor on the east side; brick nogging to square panelling at rear and west side.

In poor condition at the time of inspections.

Stated in 1989 that internally the central hall is small as a result of the large stone stack inserted c. 1660. The ceiling is curiously cambered and the original square panelled end wall has been found embedded in the fireplace. Fine post and panel dais partition retained, with peg holes for the bench visible; deeply chamfered and simply stopped cross beam and joists. The stairs were formerly to north of the fireplace but have been reversed and now rise from the east wing. The ground floor of this wing has later ogee stop chamfers. At the rear, where a later lean-to has been added the square panelled, former external north wall of the hall is visible. Upstairs there are half-timbered partitions and original roof trusses. The group value with the earlier, downhill, house (now a barn) is of particular interest.