Underground water reservoir converted into unique four-bedroom home goes on market for less than the price of a London flat

An ‘absolutely stunning’ four-bedroom house has hit the market for less than the price of a flat in London after being converted from a Victorian underground reservoir.

The unique property in Barnstaple, Devon, is up for auction with a guide price of £400k to £450k.

There are large arched brick ceilings above a reception hall, as well as a kitchen, a living room, a laundry room and three bathrooms.

There is also a large open space with more than half an acre of countryside, two garages and a Mediterranean-style brick-floored yard.

The images show a traditional red brick Victorian aesthetic complementing a modern interior.

The walls of the facility have retained their distinctive arched shape, decorated with lamps hanging from the brick ceiling.

Perhaps the most striking feature of the house is not what’s inside, but what’s outside; Anyone who approaches is greeted with a view of the house’s arches buried beneath the lawn.

New owners will have the option of walking on a patch of grass above the roof of their home, offering stunning views of Barnstaple and their own veranda below.

Perhaps the most striking feature of the house is not what’s inside; Anyone who approaches is greeted with the view of the house’s five arches buried beneath the lawn.

Stunning images show traditional red brick Victorian aesthetic complementing a modern interior

There are large arched brick ceilings above a reception hall, as well as a kitchen, a living room, a utility room and three bathrooms.

Tall, wide-paneled windows are a common feature of the property. Here a traditional Roman numeral style clock is seen hanging above one of them

The walls of the facility have retained their distinctive arched shape, decorated with lamps hanging from the brick ceiling.

One of the bedrooms is pictured, showing how the property incorporates unique arches throughout the building.

Describing the property, auctioneers Jackson-Stops called it “an absolutely striking and characteristic four-bedroom conversion of a Victorian reservoir.”

According to Moneyweek, the average selling price of a flat or maisonette in London as of February was £420,635; This means the converted reservoir is available at a lower cost

The house will be offered for sale via public auction and livestream at Digby Hall in Sherborne, Dorset, on June 18 at 2pm.

Describing the property, auctioneer Jackson-Stops said: ‘An absolutely stunning and characteristic four-bedroom conversion of a Victorian reservoir.

‘A simply stunning and versatile three/four bedroom detached house on over half an acre with stunning views and city views stretching all the way to the River Taw.’

According to Moneyweek, the average selling price of a flat or maisonette in London as of February was £420,635; This means that the converted reservoir is offered at a lower cost.

Barnstaple is the largest town in North Devon, located at the lowest crossing point of the River Taw before the Bristol Channel.

As most of the town lies on the east bank of the estuary, the early medieval layout is still evident from the street plan and street names.