Featured in the long running popular BBC Television programme ´Lovejoy´. Old Drift House is a delightfully maintained home dating back to the 15th century. Originally a hall house, the barn structure, with the exception of the kitchen, was replaced by another timber construction some time in the 1500's. A century later additional accommodation was added to each end of the central hall and finally the first floor and thatch was added about 200 years ago. Having survived modernisation in the 60's, Old Drift House was lovingly restored by Phil Darby in 1974. Thanks to Phil and his wife Peggy, the enchanting house has retained many of its charming characteristics including the magnificent thatched roof and lead-light windows. The house is beamed throughout and has a 16th century bread over, Inglenook fireplaces and possibly the oldest surviving wattle and dorb chimney in the country, which all combine to create a warm homely atmosphere from a bygone era. Still in the family the house is now owned and enjoyed by Jill and Euan Black, who are glad to offer the opportunity for others to experience the peace and tranquillity that this house has brought to their family for decades. |
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Old Drift House



