Disused Property Bulbourne

[mark99]

What the story re the overgrowth covered house on the offside mainline near Bulbourne junction?

[valrene9600]

From what I`ve read it belongs to crt and will be part of re development of the site eventually.

 

http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=54462&hl=%2Bbulbourne+%2Byard

[LEO]

Hi,

 

Originally, I think it was the Manager of the Bulbourne Works house, it was occupied for years on a rental basis, the last tenants kept the house and particularly the gardens in good condition. They vacated the property in 2001 (approx) and it has remained empty since.

 

I think BW took a decision not to re-let it and now it would take a lot of work to make it habitable. It's a real shame.

 

BW/CaRT can't seem to make their minds up what to do with the Bulbourne Works and still occupy some buildings, a large building is occupied by a metal worker (how did he get planning consent for the long sign along the listed building?).

 

The site used as a set for Midsummer Murders a few years ago.

Edited May 10, 2015 by LEO

[Tuscan]

As Leo days used to be a lovely house, think it was deliberately left empty whilst BW attempted to get planning permission for housing. Used to be interesting walking around the yard on the odd open day.

[sueb]

Looking after our heritage again!

[koukouvagia]

 

The site used as a set for Midsummer Murders a few years ago.

It was also used in a scene in the remake of The Railway Children. Some nice shots of Owl.

[mark99]

This was a shot taken a few weeks back.

 

The house is actually deeper than it's width so it's a very substantial property. Must be worth a tidy sum.

 

Edited May 10, 2015 by mark99

[Derek R.]

The issues seem to be in part with access, as the property is at the far end of the yard and access is only available by driving the length of the former BW yard. Needs a lot of work, and has been broken into several times. Great shame. There were plans mooted at one time to turn the whole site into a bar restaurant. Such a pity it cannot be used for what it was designed for. Although the metal worker is keeping up tradition to an extent. Used to be as neat as a pin once, with manicured lawns and aviaries along the offside - and of course the carpenters shop. The track and turntable are still there (I think).

[mark99]

I like the larger property that sits on the Wendover entrance (opp. the covered dock). Also looking at the offside lock cottage access looks problematic.

[LEO]

I like the larger property that sits on the Wendover entrance (opp. the covered dock). Also looking at the offside lock cottage access looks problematic.

 

Hi,

 

The one overlooking the side ponds and dry dock is a typical, well proportioned GU building which may still belong to CaRT and featured in the Bargee (I think).

 

The off side lock cottage does have access across the lock and was on the market some time ago. Interesting article in local paper a few months back, as one of the supermarkets who offer a delivery service, refused to deliver to this cottage due to access problems.

 

It was originally sold by BW in 1992 when they had a couple of big 'firestorm' auction sales of properties.

 

Mike.

Edited May 11, 2015 by LEO

[mark99]

 

Hi,

 

The one overlooking the side ponds and dry dock is a typical, well proportioned GU building which may still belong to CaRT and featured in the Bargee (I think).

 

 

 

Certainly is.

 

[GUMPY]

 

Certainly is.

 

IIRC it was bought from BW in the early 90s by the waterway manager, she moved on soon after.

[David Mack]

I like the larger property that sits on the Wendover entrance (opp. the covered dock).

I've always fancied that. It has an EOG mooring on the Wendover arm too.

[Bullfrog]

The building the OP asked about had its lead off the roof about 2 years back.

 

Must be ruined inside by now, real shame

 

David

[koukouvagia]

 

BW/CaRT can't seem to make their minds up what to do with the Bulbourne Works and still occupy some buildings, a large building is occupied by a metal worker (how did he get planning consent for the long sign along the listed building?).

 

 

I wonder too. However, there is a big advantage in having a large working forge in the building. When I needed to straighten out my rudder a few years ago, the blacksmith sorted it out for me in no time.

[LEO]

I've always fancied that. It has an EOG mooring on the Wendover arm too.

 

Hi,

 

It does have good EOG moorings - a short clip taken about 1992 shows TaiPan for sale on the moorings, plus a bit by the top lock (I think the dry dock was 'To Let') and a quick tour of Marsworth (Derek Pearson, fender maker's boat is there), plus the start of a party at New Mills - (good vid. lots of boats to pick out and some boaters in non PC outfits...................perhaps more later).

 

https://youtu.be/CSvANn3QtLM

 

L

Edited May 12, 2015 by LEO