PLATE IX. 



Stables erected at Parkstone, Dorset. 



THESE stables were designed and built by the author for a 

 gentleman in Dorsetshire, near Bournemouth. They afifoid 

 accommodation for three stalls, coach-house, coachman's residence, 

 and some smaller adjuncts. The structure is built of red brick with 

 hollow walls, half-timber and weather tile, and roofed with Broseley 

 tiles. The drawing shows the view as seen from the entrance to the 

 house on the north side. Entrance to the stable-court from the house 

 is through the archway between the two buildings. In the centre of 

 court is the coach-house and harness-room, and entrance to groom's 

 residence over, marked by a half-timber old-fashioned gable and 

 window and clock. On one side of the court is stable for three horses, 

 and on other side stable and coach-house for visitors' carriages, cart- 

 house, potting-shed, &c. The internal fittings are of a plain descrip- 

 tion ; but the exterior is more or less elaborated, especially on the 

 side towards the house, as shown by the drawing. The effect is 

 enhanced by being broken up with deep projecting chimney-stacks, 

 and half-timber gable, and presents a picturesque and attractive appear- 

 ance, looked at from all sides. 



The cost of this building was under ^850, and a more extensive 

 plan could be schemed on the same lines and with the same effect. 



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