The House from a circa 1912 postcard
The Entrance Lodge from a circa 1912 postcard
Built / Designed For: John Higson
House & Family History: In 1943 Oakmere was purchased by the Miners’ Welfare Commission and converted into a rehabilitation center for injured miners. In 1951 it became part of the National Health Service as a rehabilitation center for the general populace. Oakmere was converted to condos in 1988.
Garden & Outbuildings: The House is today set in 13 acres.
Title: Cheshire Country Houses
Author: de Figueiredo, Peter; Treuherz, Julian
Year Published: 1988
Reference: pg. 260
Publisher: Sussex: Phillimore & Co. Ltd.
ISBN: 0850336554
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: John Higson, 1867; John Hayes Higson, 19th century; Captain William Higson, late 19th century. Charles James Lamb, until 1942.
Current Ownership Type: Flat Owners Company / Condo Association
Primary Current Ownership Use: Flats / Multi Family
Ownership Details: Converted into eight luxury condos.
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No