Stables And Offices, Stronvar House

The stables and offices, along with a small detached bothy, date from around 1828, although there are elements of earlier construction and 20th-century alterations. Originally a 2-storey, quadrangular stable block, the building has a substantial size and impressive appearance, reflecting the status of the owners of Stronvar House. It was extended several times during the 19th century and subsequently converted into flats in the late 20th century. The architecture is noteworthy, displaying Gothic detailing fashionable for the period.

The main, symmetrical east range has five bays and a central gable. This gable originally contained a large Tudor-arched entrance, now blocked, with narrow slit windows on both sides and a small, pointed-arch window at the apex of the external elevation. The outer bays of the east elevation feature jerkin-headed gables. Two arched vehicle sheds are located on either side of the main entrance on the courtyard side. The north range has irregular window placement on both elevations. Its western gable has rounded corners which are corbelled to become square at the first floor level. The south range is similarly irregularly fenestrated, with a short, gabled wing projecting from the centre of the outer elevation. The courtyard elevation shows evidence of an earlier arched opening, now filled in, and a pedestrian passageway at the west end. The west range, rebuilt in the mid to late 19th century, has three arched vehicle sheds overlooking the courtyard and a corbelled corner at the gable. A 2-storey bothy, with a corbelled corner, is situated adjacent to the west range.

The east range has a base course and long and short quoins. Timber-boarded doors and glazed doors (for flats) are located on the courtyard elevations. Most windows are timber sash and case, with predominantly 12 panes. Some have 6-, 8- and 9-pane glazing. The building is constructed of random rubble with ashlar dressings, and has a graded grey slate roof. Chimneys are topped with yellow clay cans.