Building record 1397100000 - Catherine Farm, Middle Claydon

Catherine Farm is located to the south-west of Claydon House at the junction between the Steeple Claydon to Sandhill road and the lane running north to south which connects it with the Botolph Claydon to Charndon road. Opposite the farm, and beyond the Conservation Area boundary, is Three Points Lane, which is an ancient route which runs south-west from the Botolph Claydon to Charndon road for approximately three quarters of a mile until it reaches Knowlhill Farm. The 19th century brick farmhouse is situated a short distance back from the road edge behind a boundary hedge. The building faces onto the road. It is two storeys high and symmetrical in appearance with a central door and bay windows to each side. The roof is half-hipped and covered with slate, and a brick chimney stack protrudes from the ridge at each hip. To the west of the farmhouse, and partially screened by trees and boundary hedges are the modern agricultural buildings associated with Catherine Farm. These buildings do not in themselves make a positive contribution to the character of the Conservation Area, but they serve as a reminder of the historical and continued importance of agriculture in the local economy of Middle Claydon parish. This is a local building of note within the Conservation Area of Middle Claydon. (B1).