Putney's Grand Designs
Last week I asked you to identify this local building and said I'd reveal its identity shortly.
Well, that time has arrived!
This is a roman-esque out-house right on the edge of Richmond Park behind Minstead Gardens in Roehampton. It lies right behind the residents' club, in a small patch of fenced-off abandoned land. In fact it's really easy to miss it entirely!
It's a shame that such buildings - remnants of Roehampton before the Alton Estate was built - are neglected and not made features to treasure. A few days ago I wrote about the possibility of building some new hidden homes in Minstead Gardens - land adjacent to this small villa. It would take a little imagination and a bold architect, but this building could also be turned into a home; or for some other community use.
Well, that time has arrived!
This is a roman-esque out-house right on the edge of Richmond Park behind Minstead Gardens in Roehampton. It lies right behind the residents' club, in a small patch of fenced-off abandoned land. In fact it's really easy to miss it entirely!
It's a shame that such buildings - remnants of Roehampton before the Alton Estate was built - are neglected and not made features to treasure. A few days ago I wrote about the possibility of building some new hidden homes in Minstead Gardens - land adjacent to this small villa. It would take a little imagination and a bold architect, but this building could also be turned into a home; or for some other community use.
posted by Stuart King at
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