On location:Redhill development on former site of Art Deco cinema perfect for first-time buyers
It is called The Picturehouse, though only its name reveals the site’s past.
Located next to Redhill train station in Surrey, this debut development of 133 flats, below, is decent enough but lacks any architectural reference to the former Art Deco Odeon cinema that once stood there.
Heritage groups decry the bulldozing of splendid buildings such as this — the “picture palaces” as they were known.
From a post-war total of 4,700, only about 700 remain of which 245 have gained listed status, reincarnated as bingo halls, snooker clubs and places of worship.
As luxurious social venues attracting thousands of people every week, cinemas were often built in unremarkable parts of towns and cities, but were always well connected, which is one of Redhill’s virtues.
The popular commuter town is on the London to Brighton line, while a revamp of the station, including many new homes, is planned.
Entry prices at The Picturehouse are from £295,000. More info from Crest Nicholson.
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