Thanks everyone that's really helpful. To be honest I'm not sure when the farmhouse was built - it looks mid victorian to me, so I guess I would check from 1841 onwards.
The farm is in Lineholt, Ombersley, Worcestershire and is called Lineholt House Farm. There is no road name as such as its such a small hamlet.
I will check the directories as per the link - thank you, much appreciated.