These pictures show a newbuild estate that was forced to be built around a derelict £500k historic farmhouse.
White House Farm, a 17th century Grade II listed building on the edge of Bristol and surrounded by half an acre of land, has been left standing alone at the centre of a huge housing development.
The unsightly detached property is said to have been empty for a decade with smashed and boarded up windows visible for the new-home owners encircling it.
It was protected from demolition due to its listed status and has now been put up for sale for £500k.
White House Farm was initially bought by developers Persimmon Homes who built 88 new homes around it in 2019.
It is now owned by Merlin Housing Society Limited, and is being sold at auction.
The sales listing read: “Known as White House Farm, this substantial Grade II listed farmhouse represents an excellent opportunity for renovation or development.
“Offering potential as a single family home, or as several dwellings, subject to necessary planning consents.
“The property is understood to require substantial renovations, but has excellent potential. It could either be renovated as a single family home, or could be split into several dwellings, subject to planning consents.”
The listing stated White House Farm was located within the popular, newly build development known as Lyde Green, built by Taylor Wimpey & Persimmon Homes.
It described the property as having a “very attractive outlook over protected green space” that can be seen from surrounding roads.
The property can be seen from Clematis Road or via Howsmoor Lane, but internal access is strictly by appointment only.
The building is protected from demolition or substantial alteration without explicit planning consent.
It is listed by Historic England for “exceptional limestone rubble construction” and “unique architectural features”.
This includes gable stacks, diagonal chimneys, and a pantiled rear roof that once housed a stable.
One local said: “It looks so out of place with all the new homes built around it. I hope it can be restored to its former glory.”