Former Stables And Coach House Block At Ashby Folville Manor

The former stables and coach house, now converted into four houses, dates to the mid-17th century and was remodelled in 1891 by J. Ely for H. H. Smith Carington. Further alterations occurred around 1983 when it was converted to residential use. The building is timber-framed with rendered infill panels, brick with a stone plinth, and a roof of Swithland slate. A single, off-centre brick ridge stack is present.

The north side has an off-centre, blocked carriage entry flanked by a large, four-light window. Further features include a glazed door with flanking lights and overlight, a hipped, wooden porch, and several four- and three-light casement windows. A lower two-storey range extends to the right, with a door flanked by single two-light casements. Above, a glazed door with a side-hung crane is positioned to the left of the carriage opening, alongside several two- and four-light casements, and a five-light casement.

The south side exhibits exposed timber framing with mid-rails and curved struts. The framing within the carriage entrance was added in 1891, and the two eastern bays were constructed using timber from the north side during the same period. A blocked carriage entrance is visible, containing a three-light mullioned and transomed casement. To its left are two casements with a small casement above, and to the right, four casements of various sizes with five smaller lights above. All casements on this facade are of late 20th century origin.

The east gable features a 19th-century casement, and above it, a four-light mullioned and transomed casement with a segmental head. The interior is believed to contain a mid-17th century wind braced roof.