Listed Building: THE PRIORY (285774)

TM 26 SE BRANDESTON EARL SOHAM ROAD 2/2 The Priory 25.10.51 11* Farmhouse. Dated 1586 on tie beam on left hand gable end (facing road); gabled extension set forward of main range has tie beam inscribed 'H1648ES' for Henry and Elizabeth Stebbing; C20 extension at right hand end. Timber framed and plastered, plaintiled roof. 2 storeys and attic. A long main range with various gabled extensions, 2 to the front and 2 (including staircase gable) to the rear; all the gables have carved tie beams and most have pierced drop finials. Various casement windows with diamond and square leaded glass; to either side of the porch at first floor level are 2 5-light canted windows with moulded heads and sills. C17 gabled entrance porch with carved tie beam, pierced drop finials and turned balusters to the side openings; modern panelled door in C17 style. 2 good internal stacks each with 4 detached octagonal flues with moulded bases and linked caps. Very fine interior with closely-spaced exposed timbering throughout; at the earlier end there are roll-moulded joists with enriched stop chamfers; original newel stairs in rear extension; some fine internal doors; first floor fireplace with moulded arch. Listing NGR: TM2384861342