Standing tall over sprawling Belgian fields, this looming structure once housed Nazi soldiers who surveyed the surrounding landscape from the vantage point of the 100ft watchtower.
Now the 74-year-old building has been given a new lease of life after being transformed into a luxurious contemporary home spread over six floors, featuring striking circular rooms, lift access, and a magnificent terrace to take advantage of its panoramic views over the Flemish countryside.
While the exterior of the building has changed little since the days of Nazi rule, the interior has been stripped out to make way for a stunning high-spec kitchen, an enormous living area boasting 360 degree views, and a vast bathroom that occupies an entire floor of the tower on the outskirts of the village of Steenokkerzeel.
Looming: The 100ft tall structure was used as a watchtower by the Nazis during World War II
New lease of life: The former Nazi watchtower has been transformed into a luxury home
Contemporary: The spacious home is split over six floors and boasts elevator access
Transformation: This giant cylinder - now used as a unique chalkboard - was part of the original structure of the tower
Keeping in mind the building's original purpose, the top floor of the luxury 4,844 sq ft abode - named Chateau D'Eau - has been turned into a terrace boasting views stretching miles over the surrounding countryside.
Dramatic: A spiral staircase dominates the minimalist master bedroom
The tower was originally built in 1938, and co-opted by the Nazis during World War II who used it as a vantage point from which to monitor the surrounding area.
The building was used as a water tower up until the 1990s, and was declared a war monument in 2004.
It is owned by a couple who rent parts of their unique home out for exclusive events.
The building was used as a water tower up until the 1990s, and was declared a war monument in 2004.
It is owned by a couple who rent parts of their unique home out for exclusive events.
Original features: Original elements including the main water conduct, concrete ceilings and stairs, and the giant 250,000 litre water basin were kept to preserve the strong identity of the building
Unique: The building was declared a war monument in 2004
Looming: The structure, which dates back to 1938, stands almost 100ft tall
Outlook: Nazi soldiers surveyed the Flemish countryside from the watchtower when they occupied Belgium during World War II
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