When a New York City resident wanted to extend his apartment on East 12th Street, he purchased the rights to the water tower on its roof. Something went wrong, please try again later. Venture into the fields and reconnect with mother earth on a rural holiday, where the only distraction you'll have is the array of beautiful natural scenes; think rolling hills, wild flower meadows and fresh country air. An extraordinary 'steampunk' home-from-home with exceptional views has been created out of a dilapidated industrial water . Looking out from the terrace on top of the tank, the views are sensational, panning over one mile wide in each direction. Take a look inside. Made all the more iconic by legendary photographers Bernd and Hilla Becher, these striking structures often evoke fierce local affection a sentiment that has saved many from the wrecking ball long after they have become defunct. Documentary David Forster and his family moved from a busy road in Lowestoft to a stunning Victorian water tower in the middle of the Norfolk countryside. ', 'key': 'blogThis', 'shareMessage': 'BlogThis!