Inside the ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Water Tower from Grand Designs’ 100th Episode – It’s Now on the Market
Ever wondered what happened to the London water tower in Grand Designs? Well, it’s now on the market and available to buy at a guide price of £2.5 million.
The property was first featured in the 100th episode of Channel 4’s Grand Designs, where it was restored from a state of dereliction. Today, the home is now a stylish modern house with 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
Host Kevin McCloud described it as a ‘jaw-dropping, show-stopper of a building’ on the show. ‘It’s hard to credit – believe – that this is that tank we stood in,’ Kevin said when he saw the building’s top floor.
‘The Water Tower is one of central London’s most recognisable buildings and it is only one of five water towers that have been converted into residential properties,’ says Tommy Moore, advisor at DDRE Global.
‘It’s also completely unique. As a 10-storey leasehold, there’s nothing else in the world quite like it. It’s one of only five residential water towers in London, and it’s thought to be the tallest in Europe,’ Tommy says.
The Water Tower boasts remarkable views of central London, offering 360-degree views of The Shard, The London Eye, Canary Wharf and more.
It also boasts a storied history with ties to the comedian and actor Charlie Chaplin. ‘Its Venetian Gothic brickwork dates from the 1860s, when it supplied water to the neighbouring Lambeth Workhouse, where a young Charlie Chaplin once lived,’ says Tommy.
Inside, you’ll find a modern property with sweeping views and unique architectural features. With large sliding glass doors across each floor and a room terrace to enjoy, there are plenty of ways to get a glimpse of the striking London skyline from home.
Take a look inside the property here:
