Most of the 19 houses still exist today and although now
split into flats many seem to have retained their original layout.
There is very little information available regarding the detached house
at number 12.
Number 27 was offered to let or sale in 1900 by the original owner
Alfred Thomas West, the rental was £70 and the selling price was £1,050
with a lease of about 74 years.
The property was described as an excellent semi-detached residence. On
the two upper floors were 4 good bedrooms and servants' room, with capital
loft for storage. The first floor having 2 bedrooms both almost 19 feet
long by 14 feet wide. There was also a dressing room, bathroom (hot and
cold water) and a 19 by 17 feet drawing room opening to a balcony.
On the ground floor was a dining room 19 by 19 feet, a breakfast room
opening under a verandah to the garden. There was also a housemaids'
pantry, kitchen and offices. In the basement there was a larder and
cellarage.
The prettily laid out garden contained a greenhouse and stovehouse
heated by hot water.
In 1960 the council owned number 14 and proceeded to purchase the rest
of the freeholds between number 12 and 30 Lewisham Park. By 1962 the
council had drawn up plans to replace numbers 12-30 with flats, it is
understood following objections in the 1970's this scheme was dropped.
