Brian & Pat Cullam

Research by Rita Probert

In the mid-1950's the owners were a young couple from West London - Pat and Brian Cullum. Brian was an architectural student. They bought the plot of land in Little Lane and designed their home. It was very unusual at that time, having the bedrooms downstairs and living rooms on the upper floor in order to make the most of the beautiful view across to Lodge Hill and the Vale of Aylesbury.

Pat and Brian bought an old stone for £1, and set it in on the terrace by the front door - 'The Millstone'

In 1958, a women's magazine 'Everywoman' included an article and photographs in the July edition under 'Homes Worth Looking Into' and entitled 'They live up to the View'. The property was known locally as 'the upside down house'. The house has been altered/partially rebuilt over the years and is now called 'Ridgewood'.

Hallmark October 1989. Planning Application. The Millstone, Little Lane - extend and convert garage to bedroom, balcony at rear and first floor, and detached garage at front.