A distinctive single-family home in Warwickshire, England, that started life as a water tower hit the market earlier this month for £1.5 million (US$1.97 million).
Known as Cromwell Tower, the building in the town of Kenilworth was converted after operating as a water tower from 1930 to 2004, and still retains a wealth of original features, including the original central spiral staircase, depth gauges and exposed stone work, according to the listing with Knight Frank.
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"Cromwell Tower is a superb family home which is completely unique," William Ward-Jones, associate at Knight Frank Stratford, told Mansion Global via email.
"The accommodation that has been created within the confined space of the original tower is incredible," he added. "The current owners have been able to effortlessly blend modern contemporary fixtures and fittings with the tough, rustic and hardy original character."
The lofty home has six bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, a gym, a game room, a self-contained guest suite, a roof terrace, country views and a landscaped garden.
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There’s also room for expansion, Mr. Ward-Jones said. The 3,200-square-foot tank room on the fourth floor has yet to be utilized, so "a purchaser would still have a chance to create something of their own," he said.
The property reportedly sold for just £25,000 (US$32,978) at auction in 2016.
Mansion Global could not determine the identity of the owner.
A little more than 100 miles away in London, a converted Victorian water tower is currently on the market and asking £3.6 million (US$4.74 million).
The Sun first reported the listing.