The developers of the adjacent block of flats did not shore up the land they were excavating and a shoe shop fell into the hole – not a pretty sight! The flat that I saw today, fortunately was bigger than most shoe boxes, which is just as well. A very contemporary pent house apartment, actually a 'semi-detached' penthouse, but nevertheless a smart apartment right in the centre of the 'village', and opposite the later block. What Henry Williams (see below) would have thought of it I just don't know (and I don't really care), but my Client likes it, I liked it and to boot it has four secure parking spaces and two equally secure roof gardens. The actual roof was like a mossy moor, but a bit dried up until the rains came, but it was designed in this style. It is a very pleasant living space, all largely in good condition, but with no swans and no hills to worry about...   more »