52, Couching Street

This is a town house, now used as a supermarket and flats, located on Couching Street, Watlington. The building’s origins are in the mid to late 16th century, with alterations and remodelling taking place in the mid-18th century. It was originally timber-framed. The front of the building was reconstructed in the mid-18th century using Flemish bond brickwork with red brick dressings, and has a gabled roof covered in old tile. The original layout of the building is not entirely clear. It is three storeys high and has a two-window front. A 20th-century shop front is present. The first floor has 20th-century windows with flat brick arches featuring wave-moulded soffits, and the second floor has further 20th-century windows. Raised storey bands are visible on the exterior. The interior includes chamfered beams and jettied construction at the front. The first floor was not inspected.