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Exploring Sussex’s Once Abandoned Pink 🩷 Brooks Farmhouse Thatch Cottage

The explore Saw this being posted on an auction website look very pretty and beautiful with the pink colour on the Thatch cottage farmhouse. I thought I would go and have a look and was quite surprised with the back door unlocked and went inside and was welcomed by a beautiful site of the old history of the property History Hidden deep in the Sussex countryside, just south of Mill Corner and about a mile away from the parish church of Northiam, stands a building that has quietly watched over more than five centuries of history. Brooks Farmhouse—sometimes overlooked in the rolling rural landscape—offers a fascinating glimpse into Situated on land that slopes gently southwards, Brooks Farmhouse sits on a north-south axis, its main frontage facing west towards what was once a proper country lane. Today, that lane is no longer used by vehicles. It survives only as a public footpath, winding its way towards Commons Wood Farm. Yet, despite its isolation, Origins in the 15th Century The origins of Brooks Farmhouse date back to the middle years of the 15th century. This places its birth firmly in the late medieval period, when rural England was still recovering from the aftershocks of the Black Death and when farming remained the backbone of everyday life. 16th Century Transformations By the middle of the 16th century, about a hundred years after the farmhouse was first raised, significant changes were made. This was the Tudor era, a period when domestic architecture began to shift dramatically. Open halls were no longer fashionable or practical, and the introduction of chimneys and upper floors changed the way families lived. At Brooks Farmhouse, a first floor was inserted into the open hall, instantly transforming the lofty medieval space into two separate storeys. At the same time, a brick chimney was added—something that marked a huge step fireplace, while smoke was drawn safely outside. 17th and 18th Century Adjustments Further adaptations came during the 17th and 18th centuries, known as Period C. These alterations were less about survival and more about comfort and practicality. These were centuries when farming families were adapting their homes for a busier, more organised household life. The farmhouse was not static—it evolved in line with the people who lived there. 19th and 20th Century Life In the 19th century, Brooks Farmhouse entered yet another phase. A copper was constructed to the east of the hall fireplace, suggesting that brewing, cooking, or large-scale heating of water became important here. Unlike many other period houses, Brooks Farmhouse did not undergo dramatic transformation in the 19th and 20th centuries. Instead, it remained relatively. Fast forward to the 21st century, and Brooks Farmhouse became a property of interest not just for its history, but for its value. The farmhouse was put up for sale in 2004, eventually selling for a substantial sum. Over the following two decades, the property’s value climbed enormously. By 2025, it had risen by around £669,500 since that last sale—an increase equivalent to about 3.3 percent every year. At a likely sale price of £1.35 million, Brooks Farmhouse is valued at nearly 70 percent above the average property in its postcode. . The Human Story . One such name tied to the farmhouse is Mrs. Masefield, connected with Brooks Farm, Mill Corner, Northiam. It is individuals like her and countless unnamed family members before her who transformed the building from timber and plaster into a true home. Today’s Legacy Today, Brooks Farmhouse still stands—an extraordinary survivor of medieval architecture, Tudor transformation, and centuries of quiet family life. From its construction in the mid-1400s, through its changes in the 1500s, 1600s, and beyond, the house remains a physical record of English domestic history. . ☆ DISCLAIMER: I do not force entry into any locations, neither do I vandalise or take part in any other criminal activity. I simply enter peacefully, record a video and take pictures and leave.and also I do not share locations i only name loactions if there been demoilshed then i name the loaction I hope you enjoyed the video Dont forget to subscribe so you wont miss out on a next video and give the video a like :) Don’t forget to hit the Notification bell 🔔 to be notified when I uploaded again and drop a nice Comment down below Follow my social medias: they are facebook page   / lewis-merrin.  . my facebook group   / 1955339318061748   twitter   / lewismerrin   google + https://plus.google.com/u/0/102786483... instagram   / lewismerrin.official   link http://www.lewismerrin.com/ My Website https://lewismerrin.wordpress.com/