From Victorian water tower to three-bed home: This unique property is a chance to own part of Stafford history
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a unique piece of Staffordshire history has appeared on the property market.
Within the shell of a former Victorian water tower, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is set within the historic grounds of St George's Parkway, the former site of St George's Hospital in Stafford.
Built initially as part of the hospital's expansion in 1904, the tower became an iconic Stafford landmark and is one of the last visible remnants of the hospital, which officially closed in 1995.
After being purchased by a private developer in 2019 the Grade II-listed building was repurposed as luxury housing, and is now listed on property website Rightmove for offers in excess of £600,000.
The property description reads: "Restoring a building like this isn't for the faint-hearted. It takes vision, grit, patience and a deep respect for the past.
"The owners removed industrial steel tanks from the upper levels, repaired and repointed the stonework, painstakingly revived the original features with bags and bags of lime mortar, and laid down Staffordshire blue to echo the authenticity beneath your feet."
The building's original windows, maintained to this day, provide great views across Stafford, letting light flood through exposed brickwork and grand internal spaces.
With six floors - one of which is simply called 'the tank room' by developers - the tower has a unique and versatile layout, with soaring ceilings and echoing halls.
What makes this such an exciting opportunity for house hunters, however, is the fact that there is still so much to be done.
While the majority of the hard work has been done and the tower has been repurposed from utility building to humble abode, the final decisions inside are still yet to be made.
Outside is a large private garden that invites you to sit beneath the tower's shadow and soak in the stillness, as well as private parking onsite.
A building that has stood through wars, watched generations grow, and seen Stafford change and evolve around it, The Water Tower feels like more than just your standard property opportunity.
Steeped in history and a fine example of evolution and growth in Staffordshire, the water tower has all the necessary materials, mains and mobile network coverage within its traditional framework - now it just needs someone to finish the job inside.
For more information on the property visit the Rightmove website.
