Stables, Hendersyde Park

John Smith, circa 1830 with early 20th century improvements and extensions. Double courtyard arrangement of predominantly single storey blocks comprising 1830 U-plan Classical stable block with pedimented basket-arched pend and columned cupola; former Head Gardener's house enclosing courtyard to N; later secondary courtyard containing stables, kennels and groom's cottage to W. Polished sandstone ashlar to principal elevation; sandstone rubble (some parts rendered) with ashlar dressings elsewhere.

U-PLAN COURT: 7 bay principal (SW) elevation with slightly advanced pedimented entrance pend to centre surmounted by hexagonal dome-roofed cupula with ornate finial; 3-bay ranges to each side (blind fenestration to right). Clock face to inner pediment of pend; stables in E range; 2 basket-arched former vehicle sheds (now filled in with windows) to W range. Louvred timber vents to roof.

FORMER HEAD GARDENER'S HOUSE: 2-storey, 8-bay, piend-roofed block; advanced off-centre 2-bay pedimented gable with oculus at gable apex; gabled dormers to right.

W COURT: irregular group of predominantly piend-roofed blocks including double basket-arched coach house to E (opening onto E courtyard); stables to N with louvred ventilators to roof; kennels to W; pair of single storey and attic cottages to S.

4-, 6- and 12-pane glazing in timber sash and case windows; cast iron roof lights, some inset plate glass roof lights, some more modern Velux roof lights to inner pitches. Stone and brick stacks with plain cans. Grey slates with lead and aluminium flashings. Painted cast-iron rainwater goods. Square timber and metal louvered ridge ventilators.

INTERIORS: main block: stabling with some original timber boarded stalls (rearranged) with plain railings to SE corner of range; stone and whitewashed stables; timber boarded tack and drying room with timber doors and stairs; stone slab floors remain in some rooms; modernised groom's accommodation with cast iron fireplaces.