GRAND Designs returned to the small screen this week with host George Clarke at the helm, helping people build their perfect pads - and hopefully within budget.
With the show’s hotly anticipated return to Channel 4, the architect felt it was worth reflecting on some of the homes featured on previous episodes - which sometimes broke the bank.
One project that came to mind immediately was The Water Tower in Kennington, London, a property that busted the budget by a whopping £1.5 million.
The building in South East London belonged to Leigh Osborne and his partner Graham Voce, who had put everything on the line to transform the 100-foot water tower into a stunning, comfortable family home.
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