Where Am I? No 12

[cazza59]

Apparently this tower is part of the old coastguard station. I'm not suggesting the building is the one we're looking for but the construction of this looks very similar.

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2951168

S_L

Very similar indeed and if nothing else, confirms we are looking for a seaside location.  Trouble is, would this building be listed and if not, could some philistine  of a renovator been allowed to remove it?     Could we be looking for a converted seaside hotel/conference centre? 

[cazza59]

The top of that tower is so similar, even the glazing bars are the same pattern, I can't see enough of the rest of the tower to compare.  Of course things will have been restored now so it is hard to tell. I can't make the gables and roof line fit though to match 'our' house. If you look at The Bill House on Google earth it has a huge courtyard, but I can't find an image of the backs to the buildings, so can't tell. Though if it would be the backs, the tower is in the wrong place 
I cannot find another tower to match this one as yet, but I'm sure you are on the right lines.
Sorry another ramble from me.
Pat

Not a ramble at all Pat, it's great to keep the discussion going and give other people ideas and food for thought!   

Caz

[cazza59]

I'm still unsure whether or not it could be two properties?
Carol

I think the first set of doors which are partly obscured, are just something like french doors that open, probably from the sitting room to allow access to the tennis area (as opposed to a major entrance way). 

What is odd, is the big building at the  back on the RHS as it appears really close.

[jaybelnz]

And the buildings to the side. 

Is that a dog standing beside the bush?

Caz

From reply 26. Photo

On the far left wall, that's recessed back a bit, high up, there is a whitish brick.  Looks to me like the word WELCOME, or maybe its just my eyes playing tricks, but a bit high for doggy poohs!

Can't imagine why that would be way up there though!

But I kept going back to it, so though I had better get an official NAH!!  Laugh if you like 😄

Jeanne

[cazza59]

Nobody will laugh Jeanne! All comments and suggestions welcome! 

I think it's a brick with holes in it.  I can't remember the reason why, but we have small slits in our walls, not sure if it's to allow access to the inner cavity, allow water to escape or what.  Someone with home construction knowledge might be able to help us out, if in fact that's what it is.

Caz

 

[DavidG02]

You are right Cazza. They are ventilation holes. Usually to allow air to flow inside the cavity wall to prevent moisture build up , but also to allow heat to escape ( in summer)

[still_looking]

Never heard of slits in walls before, missing pointing? Or are they vertical, in which case does your house name start 'Castle...'?

 

S_L

[cazza59]

You are right Cazza. They are ventilation holes. Usually to allow air to flow inside the cavity wall to prevent moisture build up , but also to allow heat to escape ( in summer)

I knew there was some logical explanation!    Well, that's what I think the brick is that Jeanne mentions, but I could be way off base.

Caz

[cazza59]

Never heard of slits in walls before, missing pointing? Or are they vertical, in which case does your house name start 'Castle...'?

 

S_L

Must be an Aussie thing..they are vertical slits the height of a brick.  I could show you a photo of Casa del Caz if you're interested.