The following text is from the original listed building designation:
FAWKHAM SPEEDGATE HILL 1. 5280 TQ 56 NE 3/151 White House Farmhouse II
2. Built about 1722 and refaced in the early C19. Originally called Hook House, later Russell's Farm, later again Hook Farm. Two storeys 5 windows, the 2 northern- cost window bays possibly added. Faced with roughcast. Hipped slate roof with wide eaves cornice. Sashes with glazing bars intact. The 3 southernmost window bays are flanked by pilasters and have a wide central porch up 3 steps, containing a door- way in moulded architrave surround with double doors of 6 fielded panels. Later bay on the ground floor on each side of the porch. Late C19 verandah to the ground floor of the 2 northernmost window bays.
Listing NGR: TQ5847365817

English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.