Green Walk Cottage
Location/Address
Green Walk, Bowdon, Altrincham WA14 2SL
Type
Description
A building shown in this location on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 1:2500 map of 1877.
The principal building is double depth with each half covered by a slated gabled roof meeting in a single common central valley. Interestingly, the inward pitches and valley are concealed at either end by a parapet as a continuation of the gable ends thus creating the impression of a building of greater scale and massing than is actually the case.
The external elevations are rendered and painted white and three chimney stacks remain. The elevations appear relatively free of architectural embellishment. The north elevation facing the road with its two ground floor windows aligned with two second floor windows would seem to display the greatest sense of intentional design. The side (east) elevation contains the main entrance emphasised by its modest enclosed porch with mono-pitched slate roof.
The recent extension to the principal house is single storey and flat roofed. It is mostly to the rear of the original built form but also wraps slightly around the side (east) elevation. Its design suggests effort has been taken to achieve a contemporary design incorporating large areas of glazing that would contrast with, but sit comfortably alongside, the historic built form.
While the extension has reduced the visibility of the rear elevation (and may have included some removal) the original built form remains the dominant and legible built form.
Statement of Significance
Asset type
BuildingArchitectural and Artistic Interest
This building retains a level of historic fabric and historic architectural detail which make a positive contribution to the surrounding area.
Date Listed
24 Jul 2023
Last Updated
19 Jun 2023
Find Out More
Find out more about this Asset in Greater Manchester Local Heritage List:
https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/greater-manchester/asset/7309
https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/greater-manchester/asset/7309