6–11 Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, Grade II* listed residential building in Chester, England
Description
This terrace at 6-11 Grosvenor Park Road consists of six connected houses built from red Ruabon brick with decorative terracotta trim across three floors. The four middle houses have projecting angled bays with mullioned windows, while the corner units rise to turrets decorated with a ball and weathervane on top.
History
Local architect John Douglas designed and built this residential terrace between 1879 and 1880 when Chester was expanding outward. The houses were part of the wider development that added new neighborhoods to the city as its population grew.
Culture
The terrace shows a blend of Gothic and local building styles that you notice as you walk past. The steep roofs and bold brick chimneys create a distinctive look along the street.
Practical
The terrace sits on the east side of Grosvenor Park Road, right near the main entrance to Grosvenor Park. You can easily combine a visit here with a walk through the park itself.
Did you know?
The corner buildings stand out with their distinctive turrets topped by a ball finial and weathervane. This decorative touch makes the end houses instantly recognizable landmarks when walking along the street.
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