HFF from Cooper Mill Lock again with the completed houses

Nice housing... in a grand location.. Have a great HFF Nick... from Dj...

Hi David ~ Yes it is a nice place with a pub just behind me too ~ HANWE ~ Nick

Nice lead in line down to the towpath. Would you consider buying one of these houses?
HFF and a good weekend, Nick.
LGM x

No I would not dear LGM, there is a lock keepers cottage up for sale just to the left of shot up by the lock and attractive as that is I wouldn't consider buying that either. Too many insects for my liking but undeniably a great spot xxx

It's a pity the houses don't have their own jetty!... nice shot tho'.... HFF... Have a good weekend.

Hi John

There is a high level dead end canal on the other side of the new houses :~) HANWE

The houses look good and spacious but I'd be worried about flooding (and don't care for mosquitoes;-) HFF, Nick!

You are wise to be worried about flooding, I have seen the high level that these new houses are built on completely covered by water! and the bugs!

HFF and a very nice weekend for you !!!

thanks ~ HANWE

The story of our modern canals Nick -new houses appearing on or near the banks everywhere. As not having the pleasure of living in one of them, of course I resent them somewhat!!! (Isn't that human nature!)

HFF, have a great weekend, Herb

The canal side makes a nice setting for the houses and everyone thinks that it must be a dream fore filled to live in one, but not for me I'm afraid ~ Enjoy your weekend Herb and the northern canals

Nice shot and a terrific location, not convinced the houses fit in that well,
HFF and a lovely weekend.

Hopefully they will weather a bit and not be so much in yer face. They don't look too bad in reality ~ Have a nice weekend

I think it' s a fine place to live there. Great shot, Nick ! HFF, have a nice weekend !

There you are then Percy get your wallet out. The little lock keeper's cottage out of shot here, is for sale at over £1m :~) HANWE

What canal is this Nick?

Lovely shot and HFF!

Grand Union Maggie ~~~ HANWE

Hey Nick, I really like your HFF shot, lots to see and Ive enlarged to take it all in. have a great Day and weekend,. Sarah

I used to walk here once or twice a week Sarah, but part of that walk has been spoiled for me now due to the building of the new HS2 railway line ~ Hugs

Nice view of the canal, but I would love the houses not so near the water. .

Yes Dani, the midges and other insects would have a meal

A nicely framed shot indeed Nick and most certainly liked by me ..

A belated HFF here and i hope your weekend is going well

Best wishes ... Steve

Hi Steve, well I've just cut the grass for the first time in months :~) Mind you most of it is brown. Thanks for your good wishes ~ and enjoy the rest of the weekend

The houses have great views of the canal but if as you say the water levels can rise that much I would be worried about flood risk. A lovely shot though Nick. A belated HFF

The trouble is that there is a river running through the canal too Carol and whilst it is not obvious there is a high level canal hidden behind the houses which is at the same level as the canal beyond the lock. When the river is in flood the water pours over the lock gates and also runs across the land that the houses are built on ~ it will never get deep there, but a pain all the same I imagine

Hi Nick

I really like the way you have shown the changes in the area, and a nice photo too. The houses must cost quite a bit!

Best Wishes, Belated HFF, and a Good Weekend
Peter

Hiya Peter ~ Just to give you an idea look at this link
www.primelocation.com/for-sale/property/harefield/canal-side/coppermill-lock

I've put the link in the description box too.

The lock keepers cottage just out of sight on the left by the lock has been on the market for over a year ~ price in excess of £1m

Enjoy the dream ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Aha, you were true to your word Nick! Not cheap are they ;-)) Cheers, Rosa.

I'm so pleased that you found my promised return Rosa, I suspect that the new builds would be a little cheaper but still on the high side. Property is not cheap around here ~ All the best ~ Nick

I agree about your comment to Amelia about the insects, Nick. I wouldn't live by the water either! Fine shot though!
I have just realised that we don't get many flies in Madrid - too high and dry for them. One of the advantages!