Building record TQ 55 SW 340 - 11, Lime Tree Walk, Sevenoaks

This is a Commercial building, built mid to late 19th century although a building on the site existed before 1868. However, it has a long history. It appears on the 1869 OS map and is believed to have been a Victorian two storey warehouse and workshop for coach and carriage building and repairs. The coach builders Heley & Co, established in 1800, used part of these premises as a workshop for coach building/repairs and later motor car repairs at least from 1880. There is also some evidence to suggest use of these premises earlier than 1880 as a workshop for coach repairs. The most recent occupant was the garage owner Colin Bird although the premises have now been vacant for some time. According to some accounts, the first floor of this building has in the past been used as a paint shop, an artists' studios (Lime Tree Studios) and a dance hall. It is a two-storey warehouse, yellow brick in Flemish bond, with slate roof. Red brick band incorporating window and door heads on both floors (continuous at eaves level). Yellow brick keystones. Original sash windows with horns. Two large skylights in roof. It is in poor state of repair. It would appear that little or no maintenance work has been carried out on the property since Colin Bird left it. The large wooden workshop doors, although possibly not the original ones, look very old. (1)

<1> Sevenoaks District Council, Sevenoaks District Council Local List of Heritage Assets (Index). SKE53505.