Converted Shooters Hill water tower with 360° views on sale for £1.5million

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A former Victorian water tower on Shooters Hill, now converted into a nine-storey family home, is on the market with a guide price of £1,500,000.
Located on Edith Cavell Way in SE18, the property is being marketed by Tanya Baker & Co and features five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two reception rooms.
The estate agent describes the property as "a truly remarkable family home" and highlights the "360° panoramic views from the top floor observation deck".
Shooters Hill landmark offers 360° views and industrial charm in SE18 (Image: Tanya Baker & Co/ Zoopla) Originally built in the 1890s to serve the nearby Brook Fever Hospital, the water tower stands at around 40 metres, or approximately 130 feet.
According to the estate agent, the building has been "painstakingly transformed into an extraordinary residence" while preserving its original Victorian charm.
The brickwork has been cleaned and damaged terracotta mouldings have been rebuilt.
£1.5m Shooters Hill home blends Victorian structure with modern design (Image: Tanya Baker & Co/ Zoopla) Arrow-slit windows remain a feature, and a hydraulic lift provides access to all floors, including the observation deck at the top.
The estate agent says the tower was once topped with a lead-lined cast-iron tank, but this has been replaced by a glass viewing deck.
The deck features a glass-walled sitting room and a wraparound balcony, which the agent says offers "breathtaking 360-degree views of London".
Converted water tower features glass pavilion, lift, and wraparound balcony (Image: Tanya Baker & Co/ Zoopla) The property's layout includes a room on each of the tower's seven floors, allowing for flexible use.
The current arrangement, as described by the estate agent, places bedrooms on the third, fourth, and sixth floors, with a bathroom on the fifth, a kitchen on the seventh, and a boiler room on the eighth.
The top floor is dedicated to the observation deck.
Glass bridge links light-filled pavilion to quirky nine-floor tower (Image: Tanya Baker & Co/ Zoopla) The agent notes that the room-stacking design is "reminiscent of the tower's industrial past" and adds to the "quirky and unique character" of the home.
At the base of the tower is a two-storey pavilion constructed from glass and steel.
The pavilion's ground floor has an open-plan layout, with a kitchen and a living/dining space that is described as "light-filled".
Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms—one with a four-piece ensuite bathroom—a separate shower room, and a utility room.
Converted tower home features five bedrooms across multiple levels (Image: Tanya Baker & Co/ Zoopla)
A covered bridge connects the pavilion to the main tower, creating what the estate agent calls a "remarkable transition between the old and the new".
Gated parking is available at the rear of the property, leading onto landscaped gardens that wrap around the building.
The estate agent says the home "looks out over Woolwich Common and as a result, feels almost rural", despite its urban location.
Transport links are described by the agent as "very well connected", with the DLR from Woolwich Arsenal providing access to Canary Wharf and Bank.
The new Elizabeth Line from Woolwich offers routes to Liverpool Street, Paddington, and Bond Street.
The area's position between Greenwich, Woolwich, and Blackheath means there are independent shops and various places to eat nearby.
The property has attracted media attention and, according to the estate agent, has been featured in TV shows and publications such as The Architects Journal, Building Design, The Evening Standard, Time Out, and The Times.
The estate agent describes the home as "a left-field choice" and suggests that a "head for heights" is needed to enjoy the observation deck.
The property is offered as a freehold, with an EPC rating of D.
Interested parties are invited to arrange a private viewing through Tanya Baker & Co.