Description

1868 (dated). Courtyard stables with classical details; converted to dwelling later 20th century. Single storey side elevations with lofts. Squared and snecked stugged sandstone; dressed ashlar margins.

NW (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: 3-centred rusticated carriage arch (now blocked, keystone dated 1868) within broad entablatured surround, pediment over; flanking bays with moulded string course; outer gabled bays with 2 round-arched keyblocked windows to ground, 1 to 1st floor; paired apex stacks. Corniced eaves course.

SE (REAR) ELEVATION: central gable with 3-centred carriage arch; 3 windows to L, 2 windows and 1 blocked opening to R.

INNER COURTYARD: central gable to SE with clock and weather vane, 3-centred carriage arch below; flanking carriage arches (later doors). Carriage arch to NW (now glazed); flanking later 20th century canted bays, dormers breaking eaves above. Irregular arrangement of windows and doors to other elevations. Monoblocked courtyard.

Later 20th century timber and UPVC glazing. Graded grey slates; some terracotta ridge tiles. Coped ashlar ridge and apex stacks; moulded classical-style square cans.

INTERIOR: some stabling survives. Stalls divided by decorative cast iron diaper pattern grilles; cast-iron stall gates (made in Belfast).

Statement of Interest

Grangehill is one the principal estates in Beith. First mentioned in 1557 as being in the ownership of William Connel, it was inherited by John Fulton in 1785 on the death of his uncle, Robert Fulton, to whom it had come through marriage. Shortly after this date he built the classical villa that stands today (somewhat disguised beneath later alterations of circa 1900 and earlier 20th century). In 1822 the estate was sold to Isaac Legg of Portsmouth. In 1858 it was then sold to William Patrick of Roughwood and Woodside. He was succeeded in 1861 by his grand nephew John Gavin Fullarton Patrick who presumably had the stables built.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17829216

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Recommended Books

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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Pioneers of Modern Design: From William Morris to Walter Gropius (Penguin Art & Architecture)
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  County Durham (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England) by Elizabeth Williamson Nikolaus Pevsner(1983-03-11)
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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide
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