5 bed detached house for sale

Tower Lane, Lymm WA13

A rare opportunity to acquire one of Cheshire’s most extraordinary homes: A celebrated, multi-award-winning Grade II listed water tower, transformed into an exceptional contemporary family home and architectural landmark.

Situated in the leafy village of Lymm, Lymm Water Tower provides 6,127 sq ft of stunningly designed accommodation, combining sophisticated architecture, exceptional craftsmanship and an extraordinary connection with its surroundings. The property has won numerous architectural awards following its transformation by the current owners, including a prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (riba) award. Designed by one of Britain’s leading architectural practices, the wraparound extension follows the distinctive geometry of the original octagonal tower while carefully embracing the mature trees surrounding the site.

Inside, the house is an oasis of calmness. The open-plan living, dining and kitchen space is arranged over subtly changing levels to create distinct areas while retaining a remarkable sense of openness and simplicity. Six-metre-high, frameless glazing and the thoughtful orientation of the accommodation allow daylight to track through the principal living spaces throughout the day. Bespoke finishes include seamless white resin flooring, a Poggenpohl kitchen and an award-winning lighting scheme by celebrated lighting designer Kate Wilkins.

The accommodation includes a dramatic double-height master bedroom suite with mezzanine bathroom, four further bedrooms, two of which are en-suite, family bathroom, winter lounge, a fully functioning home office for up to 3 people, along with a cinema room, gym and sauna. At the top of the tower, a spectacular roof garden sits some 80ft above ground level, complete with an 8-person teak hot tub and commanding 360-degree panoramic views across Cheshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire and North Wales.

Outside, electric Corten steel gates open onto a gravelled driveway with ample parking and double carport. The landscaped gardens have been designed as an integral part of the architecture, with mature trees, lawns and terraces creating a series of private outdoor spaces. A breakfast terrace beside the Japanese koi pool catches the earliest morning sun, while the rear terrace looks across open countryside and provides an exceptional setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.

There is also a particularly unusual financial benefit to ownership. Communications infrastructure at the top of the tower provides an established passive income stream: A number of telecommunications companies lease a small area high up within the turret, currently generating approximately £75,000 per annum. It is a long-established income stream associated with the house and requires very little involvement from the owner.

In every respect, Lymm Water Tower is a remarkable proposition: A genuinely one-off architectural home, a private sanctuary with extraordinary views, and a property with an established income stream built into its unique history and infrastructure.

The property is offered with all furniture, artwork, fixtures and fittings available by separate negotiation and will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

EPC Rating: C

Location

Lymm Water Tower is situated just a few minutes from Lymm village centre which has an array of day to day facilities including shops, bars and restaurants. The local schools have excellent reputations. The larger nearby centres of Knutsford, Warrington, Hale and Altrincham offer further shopping facilities and
the Northwest motorway network is close to hand at either junction 20 of the M6, junction 9 of the M56 and Manchester international airport is just 11 miles away.