Worrying extension

This house on the corner of Thamesgate Close is getting a worrying extension that is distinctly out of character for the estate which has a distinct character of red brick and semi-open porches.

25 Ham Farm Road

I had been trying to take a picture of the rebuilt 25 Ham Farm Road for a few weeks only to be frustrated by parked vehicles and some leftover building materials, so I was pleased to finally find it free of obstructions. 

It is a rather fine house, well deserving its place in a road rich in unique fine houses (and some others).

Grey twins

These semis in Dysart Avenue are being updated together which makes sense for things like the shared roof and also gives a welcome conformity of style with the same rendering, unlike before.

While these houses are clearly twin-like there are differences, e.g. the one on the left has a side extension and the one on the right has windows in the roof. The windows are also different though maybe just close enough in style for it not to matter.

Repeat offender

Pavement parking

On the rails

My main reason for visiting Ham Farm Road frequently in recent months is the large amount of building work going on but there is also the filming of Ludwig series two happening. 

A large number of people and alot of equipment is used to film a few interior shots; I try to avoid taking pictures of people so here is one of some iteresting equipment instead.

Stepped ridge

I have recorded the way that the common stye of roofs on the houses on Petersham Road opposite Richmond Golf Club has been slowly eroding, with the worst case being the grey roof next to this one. An effort has been made here to get it right with a stepped edge on the ridge tiles but their colour does not match the rest of the roof.

The main roof is the same as the porch, it was just easier to take a close-up of the lower roof.

Latest works at Ham Cross

There are works at Ham Cross regularly for a variety of reasons (water, electricity, telephony, ...) and each time there is significant disruption. In this case crossing the road to get to the bus stop was something of a challenge.

Unexpected windows

I visited Cedar Heights specifically to see is number 14 had been demolished, as per its approved planning application, and was very surprised to find it not only standing but equipped with new Anglian windows.

One one hand I am disappointed that the interesting new building shown in the plans will no longer be built but I am happy that the new windows are exactly right for the house.