A row of six homes on Oxford Street just west of Wharncliffe Road look like they may be nearing the end of their lives. The first two homes are boarded up on the first floor and the windows are broken on the second floor.
I will miss these homes. If I were a developer, I'd spiffy up all six, complete with the stained glass in the front windows, and then I'd erect a low-rise behind. I might even add to the row with more homes in the same style. The entire block appears threatened.
It would make for some dense housing, excellent for the university students who choose to live in the neighbourhood. Yet, it would help the street retain its older, residential feel. And this row of homes is, I believe, unique in London. It will be a shame to lose them.
3 comments:
very lovely
Beautifull, Happy New Year,
And a Happy New Year to you!
I'll bet these were good looking homes when new and Oxford Street was still a narrow road running west and east over the top of the city.
Surely something imaginative could be done here to retain the interesting look while increasing the density of the neighbourhood.
Cheers!
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