Grove House, Manchester

The building was constructed in the early 19th century, according to its official listing, and began as a block of three houses that were later combined into a single property. After a series of owners, it subsequently formed part of Edmund Potter's 20 acres estate, stood within maintained gardens, and became central to debates in the 1880s about whether the estate should be acquired for a public park rather than sold for housebuilding. After Potter's death, the estate remained unsold and public pressure for its purchase continued. The building now functions as the main administrative centre and shared facilities building for the University of Manchester's Whitworth Park halls of residence.

The building has scored render walls and a hipped slate roof. The centre features a broad arched doorway with a detailed surround, divided doors, side panels and a fanlight with fine glazing bars. Each floor has four sash windows, with a blind opening above the entrance. The side elevations have four windows arranged in a similar manner, with simpler doorways and smaller sash windows. Pevsner described it as "a large detached house set back from the street."