Belgrave Lodge, grade II listed building in the United Kingdom
Belgrave Lodge is a residential building in Eaton and Eccleston constructed in 1889 and now protected as a Grade II listed structure. The house features brick walls with stone details, one and a half floors with two main sections, three chimneys with decorative shaping, and casement windows, alongside rear outbuildings with gabled and hipped roofs.
Belgrave Lodge was constructed in 1889 by architects John Douglas and Fordham for the first Duke of Westminster. It received Grade II listed status on November 2, 1983, recognizing its historical and architectural importance.
Belgrave Lodge takes its name from the nearby avenue and reflects the residential building standards of the late 1800s. The house displays craftsmanship details typical of its era, with brickwork patterns and stonework that visitors can still observe today.
The building sits at the west end of Belgrave Avenue in Cheshire and is accessible on foot. The ground floor now operates as a restaurant, allowing visitors to experience the interior of this historic structure.
The house was originally designed as a gatehouse for the nearby Eaton Hall estate and represents an important but often overlooked role in grand properties of that era. Its chimneys feature an unusual corkscrew-like decoration that reflects the craftsmanship of architect John Douglas.
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