Incredible 5-bedroom home inside old 1930s water tower hides Willy Wonka-esque secret inside – & it’s every kids’ dream
AN INCREDIBLE five-bedroom house inside a 1930s tower is hiding a Willy Wonka-esque secret inside – and it’s every kids’ dream.
The renovated water tower, complete with a glass vacuum elevator reminiscent of Willy Wonka, is on the market for an impressive £1million.
The five-storey house boasts three bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom.
The stunning property also offers amazing views of the London skyline.
Originally serving as a local water storage facility, the tower has undergone a complete refurbishment, boasting a modern and contemporary interior.
The five-bedroom house also features a large garden with gates that are operated electronically.
The property includes an impressive reception hallway and a basement that could be converted into a home cinema or office space.
The Willy Wonka-esque property is currently listed for sale at prices ranging from £900,000 to £1million and is located near the Elizabeth Line and Brentwood train station.
Estate agent Balgores Hayes said: “‘The Tower’ is an iconic dwelling located in Great Warley that has undergone a full renovation to create this modern and unique home with breathtaking views over the surrounding locality.
“The original building is believed to date back to circa 1930, where it was used to store water at a high level allowing pressurised water to be disbursed locally.
“This truly unique property has been fitted with a glass pneumatic vacuum elevator allowing access from the ground to the 4th floors, additionally there is a staircase to all floors.”
It comes after an amazing home, which featured in an iconic Christmas rom-com, went up for sale for an eye-watering £2.75million.
The property made a brilliant cameo in one of the most liked romantic scenes – and the house’s charms are simply legendary.
The amazing home is tucked away on a cobbled street in St Lukes Mews in Notting Hill – and is only minutes away from the fancy Portobello road.
Set over four storeys, the generous property offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a south-facing rooftop terrace, and a modern reception room.
A feature staircase curves through the property taking you to all four floors of accommodation.
On the first floor, you will find a large principal suite, your second double bedroom, and a powder room.
The bottom floor comprises a third double bedroom, a bathroom and an integral garage, adding further valuable floor space.
The interiors of the house are finished with luxurious materials and magnificent fixtures and fittings can be found in every inch of the place.
The generous floor plan offers a large open-style kitchen and family room, with bi-folding doors flooding the room with natural light and opening onto a green, luscious garden.
But what makes this house truly unique is the fact that the iconic scene from the famous rom-com Love Actually was shot right outside the place.
It was when Andrew Lincoln stood outside Keira Knightley’s house with a bunch of boards confessing his love.
With all the luxurious amenities and a glamourous movie tag, the house currently floats on the market for £2.45m – not too much it seems given its celebrity status.