Stable Block Circa 25 Metres North East Of Sherborne House

SHERBORNE SHERBORNE VILLAGE SP 1614 9/199 Stable block c25m north-east of Sherborne House GV II

Former stable block and coach house to Sherborne House (q.v.), now in the process of conversion (January 1986). Built for James Dutton, died 1776. Ashlar. Slate roof with ashlar stacks. Square quadrangle with a courtyard at the centre. Two storeys. 2:5:5:2- windowed entrance front on north with central round-headed entrance arch extending up to first floor height. Open triangular pediment with modillion cornice. Cornice continues at eaves level either side of pediment. Clock within triangular pediment. Fenestration in process of replacement at time of resurvey (February 1986). Wood-mullioned cross windows with glazing bars to ground floor. Two-light casements with glazing bars to first floor. Band between floors. South front matches north front. Walls facing onto courtyard; C20 double doors with glazing bars and fanlights within round-headed surrounds of 2 orders with imposts. Six-pane sashes lighting first floor. Band between floors. Axial stacks. Octagonal, wooden louvred lantern on north with ogee-curved leaded roof with weathervane at the apex.

Listing NGR: SP1696314753