Stable Yard House (west range), Mentmore
Location/Address
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Type
Description
Late nineteenth century stables to Mentmore Towers, built in 1869-1870, now converted to a house.
Part of the domestic stable block serving the mansion. West range converted to residential use. 2 storeys. Symmetrical composition to court: Red Brick. Red tile roof with big central brick gable; smaller brick gables in roof to either side. Door in corner under lean-to roof, semi-circular brick head to porch with stone imposts and keystone. Rear to churchyard asymmetrical. Red brick with few windows but with big chimney to gable to left with 2 diagonal stacks. Survives largely intact.
Significance: Mid-period Rothschild estate building in characteristic Old English style, part of one of the
main estate buildings serving the mansion. Key element of domestic stable yard for large country house
with riding house reflecting particular equine interest of successive C19 owners. Important contribution to the character of the churchyard and of the setting of the church to the west. A local note building within the conservation area of Mentmore (B19).
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Late nineteenth century stables to Mentmore Towers, built in 1869-1870, now converted to a house.
Date Listed
n/a