11 Stamford Road
Location/Address
11 Stamford Road, Bowdon, Altrincham WA14 2JT
Type
Description
A substantial double fronted villa shown on the 1st Revision map of 1898 that illustrates the development of the settlement in which it stands. The building is set within gardens to the front and back and retains the legibility of the vehicle access route from Stamford Road to what would have been expected to be a yard area and access to back-of-house functions.
The building retains its overall original scale, massing and design. Chimneys and slate roof survive. An embellished front elevation predominantly in a grey/white brick but with detailing in both red and lighter white brick and limited stone dressings. The side elevations and chimneys are in a more uniform brick. A large single storey rear/side extension to a contemporary design in matching brickwork provides a successful design response and retains the legibility of the original form of the house, although it manifests itself in a less successful manner on the front elevation but nevertheless the original house is the dominant form. The house retains the original stone gate posts to vehicle and pedestrian entrances in the Stamford Road boundary as part of a retained low stone wall. The solid timber gates are new replacements together with a timber fence added to the top of the boundary wall. This detracts from the original concept of the house which would have afforded views - or at least glimpses - through soft landscaping and most likely through railed metal gates to the front of the house as a reflection of the wealth and likely social status of the owners.
Statement of Significance
Asset type
BuildingArchitectural and Artistic Interest
These buildings retain 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
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