A 10‑foot‑wide, Grade II‑listed tower built in 1800 in Hurstpierpoint, near Brighton, is now on the market for £200,000. The property has been converted into a one‑bedroom home spread over three floors, complete with a kitchen, bathroom, and living area. Two garages accompany the main structure, and the tower boasts its own water and electricity supplies.
The tower’s narrow footprint and three‑storey layout have required custom‑built furniture to accommodate the curved walls. Its interior includes a kitchen along the curved walls, a bathroom with a shower‑bathtub combo on the ground floor, and a sparsely furnished top‑floor living space. The unique shape gives the home a distinct character that sets it apart from conventional cottages.
Historical records indicate the tower served as a lookout point for British troops during the Napoleonic Wars, spotting French naval forces off the coast. That wartime role gives the building a unique heritage appeal, a fact highlighted by The Sun’s description of it as an ‘exciting investment opportunity.’
The listing price of £200,000 is modest compared to surrounding properties, but buyers will need to evaluate renovation costs and potential rental income. The local estate agent notes that demand for distinctive homes in the area has risen, making the tower a potentially lucrative investment. Prospective buyers are encouraged to arrange a viewing through the listing agent before making an offer.