Two Water Towers And Latrines And Store Immediately South West Of Former Stables At Osborne House

Two water towers, latrines, and a store are located immediately southwest of the former stables at Osborne House. These structures were built for the Royal Naval College, Osborne, with construction occurring in 1903, 1906-1907, and 1913, designed by Henry Nicholas Hawks, an architect from the Office of Works. They are made of pebbledash brick with red brick quoins and feature applied timber-framing, topped with plain tile hipped and gable-ended roofs.

The east water tower was constructed in 1903 and later extended to the south, where the latrine block was added in 1906-1907. The store to the west was also built during this time, and a second water tower was added in 1913, positioned between the store and the first water tower.

The exterior showcases a pair of tall, three-storey water towers with oversailing timber-framed superstructures. These are adorned with pebbledash panels on timber corbels or joist ends and feature hipped roofs, with the east tower topped by a finial and weathervane. The extension to the south forms an L-shaped plan, with a lean-to on the east side housing the latrine block. The small single-storey detached store building displays timber-framing in its gable end. The windows are casement style with glazing bars, and the doors are made of planks.

Inside, the latrine building retains its original fittings.