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The bedroom in the quirky apartment. -
The property has stunning views of London. -
The walls are adorned with OSB and exposed pipework. -
The stairwell between the two floors. -
The open plan kitchen, diner and living room. -
The apartment was a disused water tank that sat on top of the Grade II listed Keeling House. -
The property is clad in plywood. -
The entrance to Keeling House. -
The property has an open-plan living area. -
The bathroom. -
There are stunning views of the London cityscape from the apartment. -
The bathroom has views of London.
WORDS Courtney McHugh PHOTOS Mediadrumimages, Aucoot, McDavid
Believe it or not, this extraordinary award-winning home was once a disused water tank.
The distinctive Water Tank at the Grade II listed Keeling House in Bethnal Green, London, UK comprises one bedroom, one bathroom and an open plan kitchen and living area. The award-winning renovation is described as a masterstroke in space maximisation with concealed shelving and wardrobes wrapped around door frames, landings and stairwells.
The disused water tank was renovated by architect Brian Heron in 2017 into a unique apartment. It sits at the top of Keeling House, the first tower block to be listed in the UK.
The apartment has won awards such as the Best Historic Intervention at the NLA’s Don’t Move Improve Awards 2018 and was shortlisted for a RIBA London Award.
The renovation of the Water Tank cost £400,000 due to the height of the water tank as the architect’s had to pay for eighteen floors of scaffolding and the public roads surrounding the tower block were closed on three separate occasions in order for windows to be fitted to the quirky apartment via mobile cranes.
The property has exquisite views of London’s cityscape which can be seen from the walkway and bathroom. The apartment is clad in Oriented Strand Board and exposed pipework which gives a nod to its utilitarian development. The plywood-walled water tank has 653 sq. ft of space over two floors that has been cleverly configured to maximise space.
The Water Tank at Keeling House is currently on the market with Aucoot for £570,000.
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