17A The Butts “The Coach House”, Brentford

Residence built 18th century or earlier.

In Butts Conservation Area.

History

Originally the Coach House to number 17 The Butts. Coaches came in through the large gates at the front (now a garden), and in through large doors on the ground floor (now French windows).

In 1977 a mummified cat was found in the attic – thought to have been put there to ward off evil spirits.

Garden wall south-west side partly rebuilt in early 1980s, due to clay brick bowing with age. Extension built in mid 1980s on north side as a utility room, in sympathetic style. Extended further in 2012 with as a kitchen extension.

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