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The Chenies, ORPINGTON, BR6 0ED

Various builders were involved in developing Petts Wood in the late 1920s/1930s, and provided they subscribed to the overall vision of Basil Scruby, the man behind the concept of Petts Wood as a green field "garden suburb", they were allowed to leave their individual mark. One of the best known builders involved was Noel Rees, typified by his "Tudor" style, and The Chenies is the pinnacle of his contribution. It is a private cul-de sac of 29 houses, each similar but different in style. In 1982 it was designated a Conservation Area. The name of the road comes from the village of the same name in Buckinghamshire, and was suggested by one of the first residents of the road who had moved in from that county.

Various builders were involved in developing Petts Wood in the late 1920s/1930s, and provided they subscribed to the overall vision of Basil Scruby, the man behind the concept of Petts Wood as a green field "garden suburb", they were allowed to leave their individual mark. One of the best known builders involved was Noel Rees, typified by his "Tudor" style, and The Chenies is the pinnacle of his contribution. It is a private cul-de sac of 29 houses, each similar but different in style. In 1982 it was designated a Conservation Area. The name of the road comes from the village of the same name in Buckinghamshire, and was suggested by one of the first residents of the road who had moved in from that county. This is the end of the cul-de-sac, with the footpath through to Willett Way visible (see Image).

Chalet style semi-detached houses built by the builder William Brise in the 1930s, who developed the southern end of Willett Way and four cul-de-sacs running off Willett Way, all in this style.

This is the entrance to the footpath running from Willett Way to the Chenies, complete with arch designed to fit in with the surrounding houses (see Image and Image for example).

Various builders were involved in developing Petts Wood in the late 1920s/1930s, and provided they subscribed to the overall vision of Basil Scruby, the man behind the concept of Petts Wood as a green field "garden suburb", they were allowed to leave their individual mark. These houses in Willett Way were built by one of the best known builders in Petts Wood, Noel Rees, typified by his "Tudor" style. Willett Way is one of a number of sites in Petts Wood commemorating William Willett, the man behind daylight saving, the precursor of "British Summer Time", who lived in nearby Chislehurst and whose idea came to him while riding in pre-development Petts Wood.

Mock Tudor houses built by master builder Noel Rees as part of the 1930s development of Petts Wood.

Mock Tudor houses built by master builder Noel Rees as part of the 1930s development of Petts Wood.

Part of the 1930s development of Petts Wood, this area developed by master builder Noel Rees.

Various builders were involved in developing Petts Wood in the late 1920s/1930s, and provided they subscribed to the overall vision of Basil Scruby, the man behind the concept of Petts Wood as a green field "garden suburb", they were allowed to leave their individual mark. These houses in Willett Way were built by one of the best known builders in Petts Wood, Noel Rees, typified by his "Tudor" style. Willett Way is one of a number of sites in Petts Wood commemorating William Willett, the man behind daylight saving, the precursor of "British Summer Time", who lived in nearby Chislehurst and whose idea came to him while riding in pre-development Petts Wood.