Winter Garden of former Avery Hill Training College, Bexley Road, Eltham SE9 - Greenwich

Large conservatory built in 1889 in a classical style, with domed glass roofs and surmounted by a figure of Mercury. The wider site has been sold for new educational use. The building was deteriorating due to blocked rainwater goods and lack of maintenance. The owner has now carried out urgent works and comprehensive roof repairs to improve the building's condition and ensure it is watertight. Joinery repairs to all three glasshouses are now complete and lead to the main dome has been completely replaced. Discussions are continuing to secure the future management and use of the building.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

AVERY HILL TRAINING COLLEGE (CONSERVATORY)

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II

List Entry Number:

1079082

Local Planning Authority:

Greenwich

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Glasshouse

Location

Building Name:

Winter Garden of former Avery Hill Training College

Street Name:

Bexley Road

Locality:

Eltham

County:

Greater London

District / Borough:

Greenwich

Parliamentary Constituency:

Eltham

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Fair

Occupancy / Use:

Part occupied/part in use

Priority:

E - Under repair or in fair to good repair, but no user identified; or under threat of vacancy with no obvious new user (applicable only to buildings capable of beneficial use)

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Educational (state sector)