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£200,000 Yorkshire Water Tower Raises Eyebrows Online
15 Nov
Summary
- Four-story water tower in Yorkshire on the market for £200,000
- Concerns it could fall victim to 'Grand Designs curse' like past projects
- Listing states potential for residential conversion, subject to planning
As of November 15th, 2025, a four-story water tower in the Yorkshire village of Wheldrake has gone on the market for £200,000, sparking concerns that it could fall victim to the 'Grand Designs curse'. The huge concrete structure, nestled in the countryside just outside York, boasts stunning panoramic views, as well as a lavish garden that is sure to make any neighbor jealous.
However, the listing from Ashtons Estate Agents has drawn bemusement from online commenters, who fear the property could become the subject of a future episode of the popular home renovation show. The listing states that the tower has 'the potential to be converted to a residential property subject to the necessary planning permissions', leading many to predict a costly and chaotic transformation akin to past 'cursed' projects featured on Grand Designs.
Indeed, the water tower's blank-canvas nature and the challenges of converting such a unique structure have drawn comparisons to other ambitious renovation projects that have gone awry under the watchful eye of presenter Kevin McCloud. As one Reddit user joked, 'Just needs a recently married couple and the curse of Kevin McCloud' to complete the ill-fated scenario.
