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Interior view of a 1960s water tower converted into a breathtaking mid-century modern Airbnb rental — the circular industrial structure transformed into a panoramic living space that preserves the tower’s striking silhouette while filling the interior with iconic mid-century furnishings, warm wood tones, and wraparound views that make the unconventional volume feel surprisingly intimate and livable
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1960s Watertower Turned Midcentury Airbnb

Ever thought about living in a water tower?

A striking blend of history and modern design, the Tonwell Water Tower in Hertfordshire, England, has been transformed from a 1960s brutalist structure into a stunning vacation retreat.

Originally built to store 50,000 gallons of water, the 75-foot-tall tower now features panoramic glazing, mid-century furnishings, and energy-efficient upgrades like a heat pump and underfloor heating. The circular form of the structure lends a lovely flow to the space.

Designed by Matthew Grey and his family, this unique rental offers a truly one-of-a-kind architectural experience with breathtaking 360-degree views.

With 4 bedrooms, the Tonwell Tower sleeps 9, and is available on Airbnb for £600 per night.

A true testament to adaptive reuse, it’s a stay unlike any other.

A glimpse of the water tower Airbnb's midcentury modern makeover
Warm wood tones and midcentury pieces in the converted water tower Airbnb
A view of the 1960s water tower reborn as a midcentury modern Airbnb
The 1960s water tower converted into a midcentury modern Airbnb rental
The converted 1960s water tower vacation rental with midcentury modern flair
The 1960s water tower Airbnb pairing industrial heritage with cozy modern living
The water tower home's circular footprint shaped by its 1960s industrial past
A corner of the midcentury modern Airbnb inside the 1960s water tower
The midcentury modern water tower Airbnb, a one-of-a-kind converted stay
Details of the water tower conversion, a 1960s structure made livable and stylish
The converted water tower Airbnb, industrial bones dressed in midcentury modern style
Living space styled with midcentury furnishings in the water tower conversion
The water tower Airbnb's mix of vintage structure and midcentury furnishings
Midcentury modern character fills the converted 1960s water tower rental
The remarkable water tower turned midcentury modern Airbnb stay
Inside the 1960s water tower Airbnb, where round walls meet midcentury style
The 1960s water tower conversion, an Airbnb unlike any other
The converted water tower rental, midcentury modern living in a 1960s shell
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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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1 Comment

  1. arcb42633

    I love it. I wish I could go there to stay. But alas not enough money to fly there nor the price of the stay.

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