245-255 Danebury Avenue and retaining walls

A staggered terrace of six bungalows designed for elderly residents. The design originated in 1952-3, and the bungalows were built between 1957 and 1958 by the London County Council's Architect's Department Housing Division, under the direction of Colin Lucas, with job architect roles undertaken by J A Partridge, W G Howell, J A W Killick, S F Amis, J R Galley and R Stout. The construction is a mix of brick and concrete cross-wall construction, with roughcast infill panels, and the buildings are topped by flat roofs and distinctive, high concrete stacks.

Each single-storey unit features recessed porches to both the front and back. While the glazing and panels under the windows have been renewed in UPVC, the pattern replicates the original design. Flush timber doors retain the original design. A storage area, formerly used as a fuel store, is incorporated into the front wall. Retaining walls enclose a small garden area to the front, and at the rear, a large grassed area contributes to the overall composition of the group. The interiors consist of a large single room with a fireplace, a linen cupboard, and a bed recess, with kitchens and bathrooms of no particular interest.

The bungalows form a charming feature within the Alton West development, their small scale deliberately contrasting with the larger surrounding buildings. The quirky, unexpected chimneys further emphasize this contrast, exemplifying the concept of mixed development, created to cater to a range of ages and needs. The bungalows are also situated in a relationship with the 18th-century Mount Clare building, with their informal grouping and open roadways creating a character reminiscent of an original parkland, blending well with the taller blocks across the spine road and on the higher slope.