Grooms Cottage & The Granary (north range), Mentmore
Location/Address
None recorded
Type
Description
Late nineteenth century stables to Mentmore Towers, built in 1869-1870, now converted to houses.
Part of the domestic stable block serving the mansion. North range converted to residential use. 1 ½ storeys. English bond red brickwork (as for Archway and Church End Stables) but with garage doors prominent and with small dormers (like The Mews).
Significance: Mid-period Rothschild estate building in characteristic Old English style, part of one of the
main estate buildings serving the mansion. Part of domestic stable yard for large country house with riding house reflecting particular equine interest of successive C19 owners. Converted to domestic use, interiors altered. With the adjacent Church Cottage they form an important element in the approach to the village from Wing. 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 houses.
Date Listed
06 Aug 2024