Description: The Library and Ashbourne Hall Offices. Ashbourne Hall was occupied in the 17th century by the Boothby family, baronets and lords of the manor. On the death of Sir William Boothby, the 9th baronet, in 1846 the family's long connection with Ashbourne was severed, and the Hall and park with its small agricultural estate were put up for auction in London. The grounds of the hall are now the town Recreation Ground.