House in the Clouds, Former water tower turned residence in Thorpeness, England.
The House in the Clouds stands 22 meters tall with a red house structure perched atop a brown tower base featuring angular windows on each side.
Built in 1923 as a water reservoir by architect Frederick Forbes Glennie, the structure received Grade II listed status in 1995 for its architectural significance.
The building represents early 20th-century British architectural innovation, combining utility with residential design in the Suffolk countryside setting.
The structure contains five guest rooms across multiple floors, accessed by 67 steps, with observation areas offering views of Suffolk and the adjacent golf course.
The water tank was removed in 1979, transforming this industrial structure into an unusual holiday accommodation that appears to float above the trees.
Location: Aldringham cum Thorpe
Inception: 1923
Architects: Frederick Forbes Glennie
Made from material: steel, clapboard, pantile
Website: http://houseintheclouds.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.18190,1.60944
Latest update: May 15, 2025 19:15
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