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.
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.
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.
Bedrooms are found on the second and third floor.
The master bedroom suite boasts a sitting room, dressing room and en-suite bathroom.
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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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