2-4 Springfield Road

Location/Address

2-4 Springfield Road, Altrincham WA141HE

Type

Building

Roofed and walled permanent structures.

Description

This two-storey, semi-detached building (plus basement and attic), dating to the last quarter of the 19th century, is constructed from red stock brick, hand-made Cheshire brick and cream brick; these bricks are laid in a variation of wall bonds. The windows are elongated in a shape and are vertical sliding sash windows which have stone sills and brick headers. The roof the buildings is pitched, cladded with blue slate tiles; all properties have chimneys and some decorative ridge tiles. Other features include a part glazed, part timbered doorways with fanlight and side porch and two story canted bays plus basement. Original boundary features at No 2; includes a small garden to the front, approximately the boundary wall is of 16 courses and is made from hand-made Cheshire brick. Additionally the property has a stone coping to boundary wall and original solid stone gate piers. The buildings are in a regular plan form and are of a symmetrical composition. Identified as a 'positive contributor' to the Old Market Place Conservation Area.

Map

Statement of Significance

Age

Late 19th century

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Date Listed

24 Jul 2023

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