11-14, Chestnut Crescent

Nos. 11 to 14 Chestnut Crescent is a row of almshouses built around 1929 by Maurice Webb. The buildings are constructed of red brick and feature plain tiled roofs, with central and end ridge stacks and brick coping on the gables. The design is symmetrical, consisting of five bays arranged in a curve, labeled ABCBA. The outer and central bays have parapets, and the center bay has a brick-coped gable with quasi-pilasters on plinths at the ends of the outer and central bays. Each bay contains one three-light sash window, with two windows flanking an arched opening in the center bay. There are recessed entrances on either side of a dividing brick pier, each with planked doors. Access to the entrances is via two steps on the left and three on the right, with iron railings. A central stone plaque on the gable is dated 1929. Chestnut Crescent was added to the original octagonal plan of Whiteley Village, and the buildings are included for their group value.