Old Stables

The Old Stables is a former stable, gateway, and carriage house that has been converted into a house. It dates back to the 17th century, with alterations made in the mid-19th century and the 20th century. The building is constructed of squared limestone rubble, featuring ashlar quoins and dressings, and has a Collyweston slate roof with raised stone coped gables and single wall and moulded ridge stacks.

The structure has a courtyard plan, with the front range comprising two storeys and seven bays. It features a central four-centred carriage arch, flanked by projecting facetted three-storey towers that have embattled tops and are linked by a parapet. Above the arch is a three-light window. Each tower has single fixed diamond lights on each floor and doorways on the inner sides. To the left of the arch are two single fixed cast iron lattice lights, while to the right are a pair of two-light windows. On the first floor, there are five two-light windows to the left and four to the right. All windows have chamfered mullions, ashlar surrounds, and cornices.

The rear range connects to the front via side walls and consists of seven bays made of large square coursed limestone rubble, featuring a chamfered plinth. It has a central carriage arch with a four-centred head, which is now blocked, flanked by three cross-mullioned windows—two of which are three-light and one is a single two-light window. On the first floor, there is a central two-light window flanked by two three-light windows, with additional two-light windows beyond. All windows in this section also have chamfered mullions, ashlar surrounds, and cast iron lights. While the window designs are from the 19th century, the walling and some details clearly reflect the 17th century origins of the building.