Building record 0295201003 - LOCK COTTAGE, PUTTENHAM ROAD

Grade II. Cottage, formerly for Lock Keeper on the Aylesbury branch of the Grand Union Canal. Early C19. Colourwashed brick. Slate roof with lead rolls to hips, projecting eaves, 2 tall brick chimneys flanking central bay. 2 storeys, built on the canal bank, upper storey facing canal, lower storey at natural ground level. 3 bays, central bay to canal canted with central 4 flush panel door and flanking 2-light casements, all with segmental arches. L.H. return has 2-light upper casements, cast iron ground floor window; R.H. flank has later oriel window to 1st floor. Rear elevation has ground floor and central bay slightly projecting. Door to left bay, modern casement to centre bay and narrower light casement above. Interior 2 rooms on upper floor have original fireplaces; simple wood surrounds with shelves on brackets, iron hobgrates with ornamental side panels (B5).