Ashby Folville Manor near Melton Mowbray Leicestershire

The 17th century H-plan house, mostly burnt down in the 18th century was rebuilt on a similar plan and in a similar style (gabled with Jacobean ornament on the porch) in 1891-18933 by John Ely of Manchester. The north side is essentially original although altered. In addition to the alterations and extensions to the Manor House, John Ely was responsible for and the erection, or alteration of a number of farm buildings, lodges, cottages, shire horse stud farm, village hall, bridges and other work in the village and its vicinity.A perspective of the front of the house, titled “Ashyby Folville Manor, Leicestershire” by John Ely was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1893 and subsequently reproduced in the Builder

ENTRANCE, ASHBY FOLVILLE MANOR - The accompanying illustration, which is from a drawing exhibited at the Royal Academy, shows a portion of the work now in progress for the restoration and extension of the old Manor House, at Ashby Folville, near Melton Mowbray, the property of Mr. H. H. Smith Carington. During the last century, according to local tradition, a considerable portion of the house was destroyed by fire, and that such actually was the case has been proved by the charred state of the roof timbers, etc, at the south end of the building. Previous to this fire, the general plan, as shown by an ancient map of the estate, comprised a central block with north and south wings, an arrangement which has been followed in designing the present extensions, with the addition of a kitchen block and servants' wing to the east of the original buildings. The work is being carried out by Mr. II. H. Sherwin, of Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Mr. Lancefield being the clerk of works. The architect for the building and for various other works on the estate is Mr. John Ely, FRIBA, of Manchester. [The Builder 12 August 1893 page 122]

Reference : The Builder 12 August 1893 page 122, plan page 123, and illustration
Reference : Buildings of England: Leicestershire and Rutland. Page 86