Stables, Yester House

Quadrangular stable block of varying dates,

predominantly circa 1825, incorporating earlier fabric and

with classical S elevation and Tudor details circa 1850;

single and 2-storey ranges. Droved pink ashlar to S

elevation; red rubble sides and ashlar dressings; moulded

cornice with blocking course, base course, hoodmoulds.

Principal S range: 4 symmetrical 2-storey bays; sliding

garage doors added to openings at centre; recessed

square panels at 1st floor, each with window, linking

band course at level meeting rail; keystoned broad

hoodmould to each panel. Blank tablet with cornice above

at centre. Single storey corniced bays flanking, slightly

recessed, each with pedestrian doorway. Side ranges:

single storey, containing stables, with large windows and

doors at intervals.

Rear N range: 7, near-symmetrical, 2-storey bays.

Centre bay slightly advanced with segmental carriage arch

at ground, and stone mullioned tripartite above; tablet

set in blocking course at centre. Doorway flanked by

2 windows at ground to left, with 3 windows above.

2 doorways to right with 3 windows at ground and

3 above. Small-pane fanlights and glazing pattern to

sash and case windows, with pivoted panes in place of

upper sashes to stables. Roof not seen (1989).

INTERIOR: whitewashed stables with plaster cornice and

keystoned niche hayhecks, cast-iron railings, and with

some original paintwork remaining; timber stall divisions

with acorn finials, partially retained. Laundry sited in

rear range.