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Huge 1930s water tower transformed into £1.5m six-bed home boasting stunning views

Cromwell Tower in the Warwickshire countryside was snapped up for just £25,000 in 2016 after being decommissioned in 2004

A HUGE water tower which has been converted into a luxury home complete with a vast roof garden offering panoramic countryside views is on the market for an eye-watering £1.5million.

Cromwell Tower has undergone a dramatic transformation since being snapped up at auction for just £25,000 in 2016.

 This former water tower which has been transformed into a luxury home has gone on the market for £1.5million
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This former water tower which has been transformed into a luxury home has gone on the market for £1.5millionCredit: © Simon Foster / Knight Frank

The giant concrete structure was built in 1930 and used until 2004 when it was decommissioned.

Estate agents Knight Frank are marketing the six-bed property, overlooking rolling Warwickshire countryside in Burton Green, near Kenilworth, with a £1.5million price tag.

The art deco building with protruding buttresses was designed by a German architect for the Corporation of Coventry.

Standing 50ft high, locals dubbed the imposing building "Kenilworth's second castle" on account of it being visible from miles around.

 The master bedroom suite boasts a sitting room, dressing room and en-suite bathroom
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The master bedroom suite boasts a sitting room, dressing room and en-suite bathroomCredit: © Simon Foster / Knight Frank
 Living accommodation is spread over 7,535 sq ft on four floors
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Living accommodation is spread over 7,535 sq ft on four floorsCredit: © Simon Foster / Knight Frank
 A gym is among the facilities in the luxury home
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A gym is among the facilities in the luxury homeCredit: © Simon Foster / Knight Frank

It retains a number of original features, including a central spiral staircase, depth gauges and exposed stonework.

Living accommodation is spread over 7,535 sq ft on four floors which also includes a huge 3,391 sq ft roof terrace covered in astro turf to be enjoyed all year round and gym.

The ground floor benefits from a reception hall, games room and gives access to the self-contained guest suite - which comprises of a sitting room, kitchen, double bedroom and shower room.

On the first floor there is a dining room and an open plan kitchen breakfast room which flows into the sitting room with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors opening out onto a terrace.

 Floor-to-ceiling doors in the living room open onto a terrace
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Floor-to-ceiling doors in the living room open onto a terraceCredit: © Simon Foster / Knight Frank
 The property has undergone the dramatic transformation after being snapped up at auction in 2016
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The property has undergone the dramatic transformation after being snapped up at auction in 2016Credit: © Simon Foster / Knight Frank
 The stunning home overlooks rolling Warwickshire countryside
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The stunning home overlooks rolling Warwickshire countrysideCredit: © Simon Foster / Knight Frank

Bedrooms are found on the second and third floor.

The master bedroom suite boasts a sitting room, dressing room and en-suite bathroom.

 A 3,391 sq ft roof terrace, which is covered in astro turf, can be enjoyed year round
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A 3,391 sq ft roof terrace, which is covered in astro turf, can be enjoyed year roundCredit: © Simon Foster / Knight Frank
 The fourth floor boasts 3,2000 sq ft of empty space which is currently unused
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The fourth floor boasts 3,2000 sq ft of empty space which is currently unusedCredit: © Simon Foster / Knight Frank
 An original feature of the tower is this central staircase
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An original feature of the tower is this central staircaseCredit: © Simon Foster / Knight Frank

The fourth floor boasts 3,200 sq ft of empty space which is currently unused.

A spokesperson for Knight Frank said: "Cromwell Tower is a masterpiece of design.

"This stunning family home was converted in 2016 from a redundant water tower yet still retains a wealth of original features."


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