It dates to the early Edwardian era and is almost entirely underground.
But now the decommissioned 1905 water tank in a picturesque seaside town is up for sale for under £400,000.
The B-listed circular property over 9,686 sq ft - equivalent of more than four tennis courts in size - occupies a half-acre plot on Heugh Brae overlooking North Berwick, in East Lothian.
It comes with a planning permission to turn it into a striking family home with six bedrooms and three reception rooms over two floors plus a double garage.
Known as the Heugh Water Tank, the building commands spectacular views of the volcanic Bass Rock, North Berwick Law, Tantallon Castle and the surrounding hills.
The structure is made of brick and concrete and surmounted by a twelve-sided pitched and slated roof making it of historic and architectural significance.
On a secure, fenced site, the plot is not currently serviced but the vendor does hold quotations for water, drainage and https://allpinoynews.com/ electricity connections.
It is being marketed by law firm Gilson Gray as a ‘development opportunity' and commands an asking price of £395,000.
A decommissioned, Edwardian water tank has the makings of an unusual family home
The Heugh Water Tank, in North Berwick, comes with a planning permission and could look like this
An artist's impression of the potential future look of a B-listed water tank
The sales brochure points out North Berwick was recently voted as the best place to live in the UK with a lively and vibrant town centre.
It has also been ranked as one of Scotland's best coastal resorts with the coastline forming a significant part of the John Muir way.
The brochure lists amenities from galleries to a family-run butcher, coffee houses and two large supermarkets.
It adds: ‘The surrounding area has plenty to offer for the active type, with scenic walks, cycling routes, and a sports centre with a swimming pool, fitness classes, and a gym.
‘For golf enthusiasts, there are several fantastic courses, including the nearby Glen Golf Course and North Berwick Golf Course.
‘North Berwick is known for its outstanding schools, with North Berwick High being the only state school in Scotland on the Prestigious List.'
A mere mile from the town centre and a half-an-hour commute from Edinburgh by train, the area is in the grips of a property boom with families and young couples seeking to locate there.
The former Scottish Water property which was decommissioned in 2004 was last on the market in 2021 when the asking price was offers over £450,000.