Fron Farmhouse

Fron Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building comprising two distinct structures. The main building is a timber-framed 2-unit range of one and a half storeys, built on a low plinth beneath a slate roof with a red brick central stack. Adjoining its front is a 4-storey, 1-unit red brick extension on a masonry base, also under slate roof.

The timber-framed range was originally single-storey but was later heightened by one row of panels. The framing is well preserved, particularly to the rear, and consists of 4 rows and 11 columns of panels filled with render or brick nogging. The eastern bay, possibly later than the western, may have been reduced in length at its east end. It measures 5 panels wide, has a passing brace at its western end, a substantial mid rail, and carpenters' marks in Roman numerals. The western bay comprises 6 narrow panels marked with cup and ring marks. The stack sits above the eastern bay's end.

The eastern gable truss framing is well preserved, with original roof principal rafters clearly visible. It is 5 panels wide with a substantial mid rail and arched braces below the tie beams. A doorway between queen posts and blockings in the spine beam indicate this was an intermediate truss, suggesting an eastern bay has been demolished. Diagonal struts occupy the gable apex. The western gable end is timber clad. The front of the timber-framed range has been partially obscured by the later brick extension, leaving no evidence of an original doorway. To the east, the front is weather-boarded.

Windows include small-pane cast iron casements to the upper storey of the rear elevation, and a larger cast iron window towards the western ground storey, now rendered over. A cast iron window lights the upper storey of the eastern end, and two 19th-century wooden casements serve the upper storey of the front elevation. Elsewhere are small-pane 20th-century windows.

The brick extension's construction likely obstructed the original entrance, prompting new doorways in the timber-framed range. These are positioned on the southern side of each gable end within small pitched timber-framed porches. Each has a side entrance and small cast iron window. French windows access the western gable end and eastern side of the front.

The red brick range is orientated north-south. Its western elevation is entirely slate hung and contains a protruding side stack. A dentilled eaves course runs beneath the roofline, and windows sit under flat arches with gauged brick heads and stone sills. The front-facing southern gable end contains two 20th-century doorways to the masonry basement, with windows serving all three storeys above: an 8-pane horned sash to the first floor, a PVC-U window to the second floor, and two PVC-U windows to the third floor. The eastern side features two 8-pane horned sashes.

Internally, the building comprises a 2-unit plan form. Timber framing is well preserved and some wattle and daub panels survive. The masonry fireplaces have likely been rebuilt, though timber lintels have been reinstated. Original planked doors remain, and carpenters' marks are visible both inside and outside. The western unit is said to show smoke blackening in the attic and evidence for a cobbled floor.