A few years ago, a Grand Designs masterpiece just down the road in Lymm became available to stay at as an Airbnb. Now, Lymm Water Tower is up for sale – and if you’ve got £3 million to spend, you’re in luck.
Originally built in 1870, Jannette and Russell bought the 90ft disused water tower and, after three architects and seven years in the making, it was transformed into their incredible family home. After their two children flew the nest, the couple decided to stay in the home but rent the spare space out on Airbnb.
The Grade II listed landmark was designed by one of Britain’s leading architectural practices, with a wrap-around extension following the shape of the octagonal water tower creating a futuristic-looking home − very much inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Sitting on a stunning hill, the family house is the tallest building for miles, with views from the top of the tower 95 ft high − taking in Manchester, Liverpool, the hills of Wales and the peaks of Derbyshire.
The open-plan living, dining and kitchen space is arranged over subtly changing levels to create distinct areas while retaining a remarkable sense of openness and simplicity. Six-metre-high, frameless glazing and the thoughtful orientation of the accommodation allow daylight to flood through the principal living spaces throughout the day.
The accommodation includes a dramatic double-height master bedroom suite with mezzanine bathroom, four further bedrooms, two of which are en-suite, family bathroom, winter lounge, a fully functioning home office for up to three people, along with a cinema room, gym and sauna.
At the top of the tower, a spectacular roof garden sits 80ft above ground level, complete with an eight-person teak hot tub and commanding 360-degree panoramic views across Cheshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire and North Wales.
Outside, electric steel gates open onto a gravelled driveway with ample parking and double carport. The landscaped gardens have been designed as an integral part of the architecture, with mature trees, lawns and terraces creating a series of private outdoor spaces. A breakfast terrace beside the Japanese koi pool catches the earliest morning sun, while the rear terrace looks across open countryside and provides an exceptional setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.
There is also a particularly unusual financial benefit to ownership. Communications infrastructure at the top of the tower provides an established passive income stream: a number of telecommunications companies lease a small area high up within the turret, currently generating approximately £75,000 per annum – so you’ll reap the rewards of living in Lymm Water Tower, one way or another.
If you’ve got £3 million burning a hole in your bank account, you can find the listing with full details and contact details here. If you don’t, like us, you can have a good old mooch at the photos too.
