Water bargain! This light and airy eleventh floor 1930s water tower penthouse – with countryside views and three balconies – could be yours for £750k
- Three bedroom retreat in the clouds has floor to ceiling windows that look out over miles of lush countryside
- Spanning 1,260 square feet the home has three Juliet balconies, a modern kitchen and open plan living area
- Water tower – now in a gated development – was originally part of Shenley hospital in Radlett, Hertfordshire
- Victorian hospital was demolished in 1998 but appeared in one of Ray Winstone’s first films ‘Scum’ in 1979
A ‘stunning’ penthouse apartment spread across the top two floors of an 86-year-old converted water tower is on the market for 750k.
The luxury apartment, which has floor to ceiling windows that look out over miles of countryside, is the perfect property for those wanting to have their own retreat in the clouds.
Spanning 1,260 square feet, the property boasts three bedrooms – all on the upper level.
The master bedroom includes a four-piece en suite bathroom and one of the other two bedrooms has an en suite shower room.
A ‘stunning’ penthouse apartment in a 1930s water tower that has beautiful floor to ceiling windows has gone up for sale with a price tag of £750k. The home spread across the top two floors
Spanning 1,260 square feet, the property boasts three bedrooms – all on the upper level. The master bedroom includes a four-piece en suite bathroom and one of the other two bedrooms has an en suite shower room
The 1930s water tower was originally part of the former Shenley hospital site until it was demolished in 1998. Before this happened the hospital appeared in one of Ray Winstone’s debut films ‘Scum’ in 1979
The lower level of the apartment comprises of a large open plan living space, three Juliet balconies, a modern kitchen, a breakfast bar and a staircase to access the upper level.
There is also a communal garden and underground car parking.
The 11-storey Shenley Tower, which was built in 1932, lies on a gated private development in the village of Radlett, Herts.
The stunning structure was part of the former Shenley hospital site which was demolished in 1998 – but the water tower remained.
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Shenley was a psychiatric hospital designed for 2,000 patients. King George V and Queen Mary officially opened the Hospital at the end of May 1934 although the first phase of the build was completed in 1932.
During the Second World War some of the facility was used as a military hospital.
The tower was converted in 2006 into six apartments and fitted with a lift, making the journey to the penthouse far more appealing than climbing up 10 flights of stairs.
Before the site was demolished the hospital appeared in one of Ray Winstone’s debut films ‘Scum’ in 1979.
The then fresh-faced actor played the role of Carlin, who was incarcerated after taking the rap for his brother for stealing scrap metal.
The tower was converted in 2006 into six apartments and fitted with a lift, making the journey to the penthouse far more appealing than climbing up 10 flights of stairs
Estate agent Jamie Reynolds said the apartments in the block have ‘proved very popular with parties moving out from London’ as there are ‘great communication links back into the city while providing a great environment in which to reside’
The lower level of the apartment comprises of a large open plan living space, three Juliet balconies, a modern kitchen, a breakfast bar and a staircase to access the upper level
The penthouse is currently up for sale with Hamptons International and the estate agents advise potential buyers that Internal Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this properties many fine features along with the stunning views.
Jamie Reynolds, Branch Manager of Hamptons International in St Albans, said: ‘Shenley Tower was converted twelve years ago from the original Water Tower of Shenley Hospital.
‘This stunning property is one of six individual apartments within the tower and commands some impressive views as a result of occupying the top two floors of this building and offers a unique opportunity while allowing modern living in a quiet village setting.
‘It is a great opportunity to acquire this very unusual piece of architecture that has been thoughtfully restored into residential living space.
‘Shenley Hospital is one of a selection Victorian hospitals that have been converted and developed over recent years in the vicinity.
‘All of these have proved very popular with parties moving out from London and also from the local area with great communication links back into the city while providing a great environment in which to reside.’
There is also a communal garden and underground car parking in the unique building. The two-floor apartment on the 86-year-old converted water tower is on the market for 750k
Agents Haptons International advise potential buyers to view the property in person so they can experience the breathtaking views and ‘many fine features’
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