An historic farmhouse dating back to the 15th century is being redeveloped to create six homes.

The Hadlow Estate is behind the restoration and redevelopment of the timber-framed buildings close to Five Oak Green.

The stables, granary and Dutch barn are being remodelled to create three individual family homes.

Then there are three new build homes designed in larch weatherboarded to imitate the threshing barn opposite.

The farm once belonged to the Knights Hospitaller, a medieval Catholic order linked to the Crusades, before it was surrendered to Henry VIII.

Kate Teacher of the Hadlow Estate said: “You can feel the centuries of history in the farm’s old buildings.

“It's a fascinating record of how farming has evolved through the centuries.

“Over generations new buildings were added to the farm, designed with their function in mind, built in local materials which were best suited to their purpose. The Dutch Barn illustrates how farm buildings changed to reflect the materials available the time and is a classic example of this evolution.

“That's why it was so important to get this project right - to celebrate and preserve the history of the farm while giving it new purpose for the future.”

The homes will all have private EV charging.

The public can view the restoration for themselves at an open day this Saturday, April 22, from 10am.