Former Stables at Ashwell Hall

The former stables, dating to around 1879, were converted to residential use in 2000. They are located on the west side of the larger Ashwell Hall stabling and coach house complex, forming the north and west sides of the west courtyard.

The north stable is a long, linear structure divided into two dwellings. It is characterised by a steeply pitched roof with a ridge cresting, stone coped gables with moulded kneelers, and a centrally positioned flèche. The flèche was originally an open timber structure under a tiled pyramidal roof, but is now enclosed and plastered, with replacement roof tiles. The north slope has five rooflights, while the south slope has three. The north elevation features extended, square-paned windows in the first, third, and fourth bays, replacing the original horizontal windows. Vertical plank doors with overlights are now positioned in the second and fifth bays. A wide, tapering chimney with quoins and an octagonal stone pot rises through the eaves to the right of the latter door. A large window illuminates the east gable, replacing the original hay loft opening. The south elevation retains three of the original small window openings.

The west stable has an L-shaped plan, forming a single dwelling. It also has a steeply pitched roof with moulded stone kneelers and a stone coped parapet on the north gable end, topped with a ball finial. Three skylights are visible on the east roof slope, and an octagonal stone chimney with moulded eaves sits just below the ridge. The principal east elevation features replacement windows and doors, reflecting the original stable layout. From left to right, there is a window in a stone surround, two windows set within full height timber cladding (suggesting former stable doors), followed by a vertical plank door flanked by horizontal windows, another window in full height cladding, and a final horizontal window. The north gable end is lit by a large window replacing the original hay loft opening. The rear elevation is constructed of modern beige brick, rebuilt in the late 20th century following the demolition of an adjoining riding school. A short wing extends from the northern end under a hipped roof, and an adjoining conservatory is also present.

The interiors have been altered for residential use and do not retain their original layout or historic fixtures and fittings associated with their former use as stables.