Putney Heath Appraisal & Management Strategy (DRAFT)

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Putney Heath Appraisal & Management Strategy (DRAFT)
Trees
8.5 The trees forming the miniature wood in the centre of the estate, as well as the other
mature trees close to the roadways are vital to the character of Manor Fields, and add
considerable visual interest to the landscaped setting.
Green Space
8.6 Each block is fronted by a small flower garden, and there are small roundabouts which
are also planted with flowers and plants. The formal lawn which contains the rectangular
pond counterpoints the larger expanse of landscaped green space and miniature wood with
its secluded seating area in the middle.
Buildings
8.7 The Manor Fields estate was built in 1932-33 by ????. It comprises a number of
mansion flat blocks grouped around a landscaped central garden. The blocks are built in a
crisp Arts and Crafts Tudor style with simple but well designed detailing. They are distinguished
by their clay tiled mansard roofs, black-painted leaded-light Crittall windows and by the
red-brown colour of their brickwork. The features on the blocks are uniform and the prominent
squared-off full-height bays and tall chimney stacks are also dominant design features. The
studded, timber entrance doors are framed by moulded, Tudor-arched doorways with
squared-off hood moulds. The rounded York stone steps leading to each block complete the
air of quality. The estate was designed to provide car parking for early car users, and the
original garages are stepped into the landscape. They have simple, uniform and utilitarian
features and represent a rare survival. There are also tennis courts and seating in the gardens
for leisure. This high quality estate remains extremely well maintained to this day.