A historic tower near Brighton, believed to have been used by British troops to spot French soldiers out at sea, has gone on the market as a one-bedroom home for £200,000.
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Built in 1800, the Grade II-listed property stands in Hurstpierpoint and measures just 10 feet wide.
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Its narrow structure has been adapted for modern living, with three floors and furniture designed to fit the curved walls.
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The property also comes with a pair of garages and has its own water and electricity supplies.
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Although a touch of modernisation is needed, the tower retains period features that reflect its past.
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According to The Sun, the unusual home is described as an ‘exciting investment opportunity’.
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A 10-foot-wide tower near Brighton has a possible link to the Napoleonic Wars
The tower was built in 1800 and is believed to have been used by British troops to spot French soldiers out at sea during the Napoleonic Wars.
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Its historical role gives the narrow building a different past from an ordinary home now on the market.
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The Grade II-listed property is in Hurstpierpoint, near Brighton’s coast, and measures 10 feet across.
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The Sun describes a one-bedroom cottage arranged over three floors.
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It also includes a pair of garages.
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The Sun gives two accounts of the tower’s role, spying on troops and helping bluff Napoleon’s army, but gives no further detail on either.
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The Grade II-listed tower combines historic details with modern living
The Grade II-listed tower
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retains authentic period features, although it needs a touch of modernisation.
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Its curved walls shape the interior layout, with furniture built to fit the curved walls.
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This unusual design gives the home its character while setting it apart from a conventional one-bedroom cottage.
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The extent of the work required and the likely renovation costs have not been specified.
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Buyers would need to assess these details before deciding what changes to make.
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The 10-foot-wide tower has three floors of living space
Despite its narrow footprint, the tower has been arranged as a home across three floors.
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The kitchen is fitted along the curved walls, with furniture designed to work around the building’s unusual shape.
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The bathroom is directly beside the kitchen on the ground floor and has a shower and bathtub combination.
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White walls and sleek black wood feature in the bathroom.
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Red-carpeted stairs lead to the top floor, described as a ‘living room’ space.
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The space currently shows just two desk chairs on a wooden floor.
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The layout makes use of the tower’s height, while its curved walls shape the placement of the rooms and furniture.
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The upper floor is sparsely furnished, with two chairs visible on the wooden floor.
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Historic tower near Brighton offers a distinctive investment opportunity
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The one-bedroom tower is on the market for £200,000 and described as an ‘exciting investment opportunity’.
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The property has its own water and electricity supplies, while the sale also includes two garages.
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Demand in the area has been cited as a factor in its potential as a rental property.
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However, projected rental income, running costs and details of any existing tenancy have not been provided.
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Prospective buyers would need to check these figures before assessing the investment.
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With its compact layout, unusual design and links to Britain’s wartime history, the Grade II-listed tower offers an alternative to more conventional homes in the area.
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Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information.
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The Times of India has not independently verified the property details, asking price, historical claims, condition of the property, or its potential as an investment.
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