Maidenhead Riverside Conservation Area Appraisal - The Royal ...

Maidenhead Riverside Conservation Area Appraisal
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Character Areas 8
Building period
Plot size form
and relationship
to road
Building Height
The area is defined by two building periods. Late 18 th century
building is evident in the surviving mansion houses all in a
classical style. These large, detached properties contrast
with the late 19 th century development of Ray Park Avenue
and this section of Ray Mead Road, which are predominantly
of a domestic arts and crafts style. The properties along
these streets were all largely built at the turn of the century,
with little modern infill and as such there is a very uniform
character to the area.
The 18 th century period is characterised by large, grand,
detached properties set back from the road in mature,
landscaped settings. The 19 th century development, which
evolved in part of the plot of the original Ray Lodge grounds,
is also defined by detached dwellings, albeit on a smaller
scale, set back from the highway in individual plots. Street
proportions are generous in the area with tree-lined avenues
and. Mature planting and green space within properties
prevalent. Several front garden areas have now been turned
over to parking.
The late 19 th century development is typically of two storeys,
with some attic areas in use. The 18 th century development
is of grander scale, predominantly three storey and
dominates the landscape. Ray Lodge is three storeys tall
with a basement level.