"Normanby" Bonville Road Bowdon Cheshire

BOWDON, Cheshire. TO BE SOLD with early possession, the Attractive Modern RESIDENCE known as Normanby, at present in the occupation of Edward N Galloway Esq. It contains large vestibule, charming wainscoted living hall, drawing room, dining room library and billiard room, 10 bedrooms 2dressing rooms, 2 bathrooms linen room and ample domestic offices. The house is heated by hot water and electric light is installed throughout. It was erected in 1888 from designs by Mr John Brooke ARIBA and is finished in a very superior manner. All the principal rooms are provided with mantels and over mantels specifically designed by Mr G Faulkner Armitage. The gardens are artistically planted with remarkably fine shrubs and forest trees and are bounded on the southerly side by Dunham Park, into which there is a garden entrance. Large tennis and croquet lawns, productive kitchen garden, greenhouse, good stabling consisting of two stalls, loose box, harness room and large carriage house, all fitted up in the best possible manner. The site contains approximately three acres and is subject to the low chief rent of £40 per annum. Also, if desired, two picturesque cottages within five minutes’ walk, now occupied by the coachman and gardener. To view (by orders only) and for further particulars apply to: E MELLOR & SONS. 22 Cooper-street, Manchester.

Reference    Manchester Courier Saturday 3 August 1901 Page10 Column 4 (Land and Buildings)
Reference    Academy Architecture 1889 page 38 – illustration.