The following text is from the original listed building designation:
In the entries for the following serial numbers ---
14/156, 14/157, 14/158, 14/159, 14/160, 14/161, 14/162, 14/163, 14/164, 14/165 14/166, 14/167, 14/168, 14/169, 14/170, 14/171, 14/172, 14/173, 14/174, 14/175 14/176, 14/177, 14/178, 14/179, in the parish of Brenchley.
The address shall be amended to read---
"THE GREEN,Matfield" in place of "MATFIELD GREEN"
TQ 65 41 BRENCHLEY MATFIELD GREEN (south side) 14/159 The White House 20.10.54 GV II
House. Probably early C18. Weatherboarded; peg-tile roof; brick stack.
Plan: Formerly 2 cottages. L-plan, one block facing north across Matfield Green is 2 rooms wide with a central entrance and a rear. (south) outshut. The east wing, at right angles adjoins the Forge (q.v.) at the south end. This also has a central entrance.
Exterior: 2 storeys and attic. Symmetrical 3-bay north and east elevations, both with moulded eaves cornices. The north front has a half-glazed C19 front door with a flat porch hood. 3 first floor and 2 ground floor 16-pane sashes. Mansard roof with 2 flat-roofed attic dormers with small-pane casements. A single-storey block adjoins at the right (west) end with a matching 16-pane sash. The east elevation has similar fenestration with only 2 windows to the first floor and a disused central panelled door with a flat porch hood. Axial stack to right of door.
Interior: Not accessible at time of survey.
The brick garden wall to the garden east of the house is included in the listing.
Listing NGR: TQ6578341742

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