PLATE IV. 



Design for Stable Offices for Seven Horses. 



THIS design is adapted for a small estate, and is an example of a 

 symmetrical disposition of the parts of the plan. The form is 

 one that adapts itself to the requirements very readily, and also lends 

 a picturesque effect to the exterior of the building, of a character not 

 to be found in the preceding Plates, The accommodation here is for 

 seven horses ; but, of course, the idea could be enlarged to provide for 

 more, say ten or twelve horses. The grooms' and helpers' rooms, 

 provender-lofts, &c., would, as in the previous examples, be over the 

 stables, coach-house, and harness-room. The style chosen here is well 

 adapted to stable offices and to a stone - producing country. The 

 entrance to stables is again indicated by the arch, and a gable in the 

 centre of fore-court, slightly elevated above the surrounding building, 

 and crowned with the ventilator, forming an unmistakable feature in 

 the open courtyard. Right and left are the mess - room and the 

 coach-house, &c. The quadrangle is completed by a low enclosing 

 wall, with gateway in front and tool-house and earth-closet at each 

 angle. The introduction of quaint stone finials, stone copings, and 

 lead lights in the windows, helps to produce an effect often attained in 

 the examples of old buildings of this kind to be met with in such 

 counties as Gloucestershire and others where stone is plentiful. 



The cost would be about ;^I400. 



The idea may be enlarged to provide for ten horses, at a cost of 

 about £ 2000. 



