The 2012 episode of Grand Designs turned a derelict 10‑storey tower into a five‑bedroom marvel, featuring a glass‑covered “Cube” at its base.
Osborne and Voce had to marshal nearly £2 million in repairs after buying the 1867 structure for only £380,000 in 2011. Pigeon droppings, crumbling bricks and rotting timber forced a budget that ballooned from an expected £600,000 to almost £2 million.
The owners first listed the work‑upgraded tower in 2018 for £6.5 million, but the price was cut repeatedly before Jamie Hamer finally snapped it up for £2.5 million in 2021.
Agents now back the property on the market with a guide price of £2.75 million, emphasising its Zone 1 heritage status and the panoramic 360‑degree view of London’s skyline.
Developers eyeing the site see a rare blend of Victorian engineering and modern luxury, while local residents wonder if the tower’s return signals a new era of urban reinvention for Kennington.