Listed Building: POPLAR FARMHOUSE (281617)

MENDLESHAM TM 06 NE 2/32 Poplar Farmhouse -- II Farmhouse. Probably late C16 with later work to rear. Early-mid C19 facade. Wing adjoining to right demolished 1959. Timber framed, the facade and left gable end cased in white brick, with pilasters at the angles. Remainder plastered. Roof of concrete plaintiles. 2-cell, lobby entry type. 2 storeys and attic. 2 windows, inset 16-paned sashes under gauged brick arches. C19 gabled porch, contemporary with facade: scalloped bargeboards, semi-circular arch with mid C20 semi-glazed door. Within the porch is an C18 door with 6 raised fielded panels. 2 gabled 3-light dormers, that to left with original lintol dated 1634. The stack, placed almost centrally, has a plain C19 shaft. Garage addition to right also faced in white brick, with a clay plaintiled roof; one 16-paned non-opening window. l½-storey rear wing has a gable end window with old square-leaded glass. Interior. Victorianised, most of the structure concealed. Early C19 stair tunnelled through stack has stick balusters and wreathed handrail. Butt purlin roof. Listing NGR: TM0975266098