Petts Wood was developed in the 20s and 30s – back at the height of the garden city movement, but without the uniformitarian look of some places. Instead, the developers gave good local architects freedom within broad parameters to create a variety of good quality homes. The result is a delightful mix of houses, many in the mock-Tudor style, built to a high standard, and much sought after as family homes. Good maintenance and renovation means new kitchens – and for homes of this standard, solid stone kitchen countertops; in Petts Wood granite worktops dominate.