Munstead Water Tower © Ben Gamble ccbysa/2.0 Geograph Britain and Ireland


10 Old Water Towers Converted into Stunning Homes! The OwnerBuilder Network

The final sections cover the aftermath of my big trip, including the conversion of Munstead Water Tower into a unique and award-winning home, rebuilding my faithful BMW R60 and the gear and equipment I wore and used back in the early 1980s. The last section covers my hectic life since Lone Rider was published in 2017.


Elspeth Beard Architects Munstead Water Tower

To date, the Munstead Water Tower has won no fewer than five architectural awards. The building was awarded The Surrey Historic Buildings Trust Award in 1993, The Downland Design Award in 1994, The RIBA Regional Architectural Award in 1994 and only last year The Surrey Historic Buildings Trust 25th Anniversary Best Conservation Award.


Elspeth Beard Architects Felton Water Tower

Water towers are often used as landmarks in towns and cities, but CBC K-W infrastructure columnist Barbara Robinson says they serve an important role in a municipality's water system. "Water.


Elspeth Beard Architects Munstead Water Tower

Toronto Water currently operates four towers, all but one of which was built in 1958-1959: Whitlam Tank (Whitlam Ave, near Kipling Ave & Lakeshore Ave) Of these, the Rouge Tank, built in 1974, is.


Elspeth Beard Water Tower That Her Editorial Stock Photo Stock Image Shutterstock

Now, Elspeth Beard is a highly decorated architect, living in an old 1898 Victorian water tower which she designed and restored all by herself (you may have seen it featured on various TV shows throughout the years).. On a gloomy Sunday in November I took a ride down to Munstead Water Tower in Guildford to have a cup of tea and chat about.


Elspeth Beard Architects Munstead Water Tower

The first stop in this quirky new series, somewhere between Grand Designs and MTV Cribs, is Munstead Water Tower in Godalming, a true marvel of Victorian redbrick which looms ominously over the leafy Surrey skyline. Built at the end of the 19th century, its scale is breathtaki­ng. But living there?


Munstead Water Tower, Godalming, Surrey. Architect Elspeth Beard Stock Photo 1411475 Alamy

Munstead Tower After her motorcycling feat, Beard bought the derelict Munstead Tower in Godalming, a 130-foot (40 m) former water tower built in 1898. Over five years, she renovated and converted it into a habitable house.


Munstead Water Tower, Godalming, Surrey. Staircase, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed

Munstead Water Tower, Munstead Heath Road, GODALMING, Surrey, is a business property located in Bramley & Wonersh Ward of Waverley District, England. The Size of the property is 2100 square ft. It was constructed in 1960, age of the property is 62 years. The valuation of the property can vary between 238770 - 849394 GBP.


Refurbished water tower stars in TV show Surrey Live

Jan. 20, 2022 Tap story As Britain's water towers—some fancy redbrick, others minimal and industrial—reach the end of their working lives, they are being snapped up by enthusiasts. Dennis.


The amazing water tower conversion in Godalming that gives spectacular panoramic views Surrey Live

The water tower was built out of brick to be 130ft high in 1898. It was originally built to store and supply Munstead and neighbouring villages with water and was in use for that purpose for 70 years. By the time Elspeth came to it, it had been out of commission for 20 years, and she bought it at auction in 1989.


Running on the North Downs Way in Farnham to Guildford Cistercian Ruins, Caves, A White Witch

Munstead Water Tower © Colin Smith :: Geograph Britain and Ireland SU9842 : Munstead Water Tower taken 15 years ago, near to Busbridge, Surrey, England This is 1 of 2 images, with title Munstead Water Tower in this square Munstead Water Tower Eye-catching home for those with liquid assets.


Munstead Water Tower © Ben Gamble ccbysa/2.0 Geograph Britain and Ireland

Munstead Water Tower stands on top of a hill four miles south west of Guildford. Brick-built and 130ft high, it was erected in 1898 to supply water to the surrounding houses in Munstead and neighbouring villages and was in use for approximately 70 years.


Lymm Water Tower, Cheshire by Ellis William Architects Modern castle, England homes, Water tower

Munstead Water Tower, Godalming, Surrey. Architect: Elspeth Beard RM ID: AN8994 Preview Buy the print Image details Contributor: Arcaid Images / Alamy Stock Photo File size: 30.6 MB (1.4 MB Compressed download) Releases: Model - no | Property - no Do I need a release? Dimensions: 2936 x 3647 px | 24.9 x 30.9 cm | 9.8 x 12.2 inches | 300dpi


Water tower holiday home served well by AGM & Aquatech Pressmain AGM Pumpseal

Munstead Water Tower stands on top of a hill four miles south west of Guildford. Brick-built and 130ft high, it was erected in 1898 to supply water to the surrounding houses in Munstead and neighbouring villages and was in use for approximately 70 years.


Refurbished water tower stars in TV show Get Surrey

Godalming architect Elspeth Beard snapped up Munstead Water Tower - which stands on top of a hill four miles south west of Guildford - for £121,000 at auction in 1989. She moved in during the.


Refurbished water tower stars in TV show Get Surrey

30U E 668497 N 5672051 Red brick-built water tower on Munstead Heath, near Godalming in Surrey. Waymark Code: WMEAV8 Location: South East England, United Kingdom Date Posted: 04/29/2012 Published By: Faithwalker & DaMama Views: 8 Download this waymark: .GPX File .LOC File .KML File (Google Earth)

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