Description

TL08SW
7/133
23/05/67

THORPE ACHURCH
THORPE WATERVILLE
Thorpe Farmhouse

(Formerly listed as Thorpe Waterville Farmhouse)

GV
II

Farmhouse, now house. Late C17 and early C19. Squared coursed limestone with
Collyweston slate roof. Originally 3-unit plan. 2 storeys with attic. Main
front is a 3-window range. 2-window range to left, remodelled and raised early
C19. Central panelled door with arch-head fanlight set in wooden surround.
Tripartite sash windows with glazing bars under gauged stone heads with ashlar
dressings. Ashlar gable parapet and truncated ashlar stacks at ends. One-window
range to right is late C17 with 3-light stone mullion windows with hood mould.
Similar 2-light window to far left at ground floor and part-glazed door, to
right, under wood lintel. Late C17 range has lower eaves, and ridge. Ashlar
gable parapets and ashlar stack abutting early C19 roof. Quoins between C17 and
C19 ranges are stuccoed. Right gable has 2-light stone mullion attic window.
Rear elevation has C20 extension and one roof dormer with leaded casement.
Interior not inspected.

Listing NGR: TL0235181594

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26291955

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Recommended Books

• 
  Sussex: West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Old House Care and Repair
• 
  Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East: Norwich and North-east v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)