Bent Farmhouse is in Bent Lane in the village of Warburton, Greater Manchester, England, opposite the church of St Werburgh. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

History

The house was built in 1600 by Robert Drinkwater. It was a timber-framed house which was restored in 1880 by the Chester architect John Douglas for Rowland Egerton-Warburton of Arley Hall, who added "Douglas-like features and character".

Bent Farmhouse, Warburton

Architecture

The house is built on a stone plinth. It has a brick front with terracotta dressings and much timber framing elsewhere. Douglas' restoration is described as being "heavy" and "interesting".

Bent Farmhouse, Warburton

See also

Listed buildings in Warburton, Greater Manchester

List of houses and associated buildings by John Douglas

References

Grade II listed buildings in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford

Houses completed in 1600

Houses completed in 1880

Houses in Greater Manchester

John Douglas buildings

Farmhouses in England

Grade II listed houses

Bent Farmhouse, Warburton