It’s a dull shade of grey, made of concrete, sports graffiti and isn’t quite your average house. But this unusual building – an old water tower – is on the property market and, with a bit of imagination and hard work, could become your dream home.

The old and disused water tower at Great Doddington, near Wellingborough in Northamptonshire, used to be the home of thousands of gallons of water. But now it’s up for sale on the property market, complete with planning permission to transform it into a quirky new home.

Planning permission for converting the water tower was granted by Wellingborough Council back in September. When a building isn’t yet in a liveable state, it’s hard to imagine how it could become a comfortable home. But if you’ve watched enough Grand Designs you’ll know it’s certainly possible, if you have the vision and determination to make it happen.

Some of the ideas already put forward by architects are impressive, showing that the building has the potential to be transformed into a four-storey house with two bedrooms. On the ground floor would be the entrance and hallway, along with a bedroom and shower. The first floor could have a bathroom and bedroom, followed by the kitchen and dining room on the second floor. The top floor space, with its views of the surrounding area, could make an ideal living room and terrace.

The Great Doddington water tower is on the market for £100,000. According to the Northants Evening Telegraph, there’s already been a surprising amount of interest in the property and the estate agents believe it could become a “trendy 21st century home.”

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