front facade of farmhouse

old farmhouse, upper denton. near hadrian's wall, just the other side of the river from birdoswald. the residence of an oxford anthropologist, specialist of chinese sculpture, family friend of the rutherford's. aga oven heated this aged house from inside out, chilly nights in the far reaches of the residence. 'secret' bathroom in guest quarters, its entrance concealed behind otherwise non-descript closet doors... interesting library, apple trees, fresh spinach from the garden out back...