Listed Building record TQ 54 NE 105 - HOME FARMHOUSE

Summary

Grade II listed building. A 16th century house with exposed timber inside, recased externally by George Devey in 1855. It has a high pitched, hipped, tiled roof which is cross gabled to the left, with a lower gable to the right. The gable ends are half timbered and plastered. The first floor is tile hung and has square oriel windows on carved brackets.

Location

Grid reference TQ 5516 4721 (point)
Map sheet TQ54NE
County KENT
Civil Parish LEIGH, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

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Full Description

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
LEIGH LEIGH 1. 5280 Hildenborough Road (West Side) Home Farmhouse TQ 54 NE 51/698 II GV 2. Cl6 house, with plenty of exposed timber inside, recased externally by George Devey, in 1855. Date plaque on lst floor. Main front, of 2 storeys and attic, 3 windows. High pitched, hipped tiled roof cross-gabled at left and with lower gable at right. Both gables overhang on carved brackets and have moulded bargeboards with centre pendant. Gable ends half timbered and plastered. Tile hung 1st floor with square oriel windows on carved brackets. Ground floor red brick with diaper of blue headers. Cl9 iron one-bar casements of 3 and 4 lights. Tiled gabled porch, timber with brick foundation. Plain boarded door.
Home Farmhouse, the Dairy building, the large Barn and Home Farm Cottage form a group.
Listing NGR: TQ5512947211 (1)

Historic England archive material: BF099724 HOME FARM, HILDENBOROUGH ROAD, LEIGH


<1> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: Investigation by RCHME/EH Architectural Survey (EKE19937)

Record last edited

Oct 8 2025 11:30AM