Westerham's roofscapes are an outstanding feature, pleasing the eye with an immense range of pitches, heights, traditional materials and colours. Amongst all this profusion a flat roof, like that of the Grange Close shopping block, is out of keeping. Compare this with the Marlborough
Court block next door, which has undoubtedly been improved by the recent addition of a pitched roof in place of its previous flat top.
A great deal of thought has obviously gone into design details and features. Arches, alleyways, finials and stone walls, to add interest; old hanging tiles, to beautify a new building; judicious use of soft landscaping to create harmony; sympathetic variation of materials to break up the starkness of a large structure.
Imaginative touches like these - provided always that they are in keeping with neighbouring styles are particularly welcome because they help to perpetuate those qualities of individuality and original thought which already make the centre of Westerham so uniquely pleasing. ........>
