Castle on TM

Did anyone see this ?? Shame they did not get more $$s
An amazing idea, one I am sure will be copied many times when concrete tanks leak too much.
I would love one, just for me, no kids allowed. Maybe not quite to decor but the concept.
I can vouch they can be moved, we moved our 22,000 ltr one. May need my partner to do it though [}]

Yep thought it was awesome - DIY creative genius. I didn't see what it sold for.

Yes, thought of decorating mine to look the same, even though its still in use, could look cute. Sold for $500.

I have often thought that a concrete tank partially sunk in the ground would make a good cool storage room... any ideas on if that would work?

My old house had a 'cool room' beside the water tank so kept cool from the tank. It was built out of concrete and was lovely and cool in there. They used to hang the meat in there but also used it as cool store for vege etc.
the house was built at the turn of the century so not so old.
the kids loved it as a hut

what a brilliant idea.. I want for the OH!.. ultimate man cave...

Muri a friend of mine had a property in Kumeu been there since around 1890ish from the look of the house.. the water tank was a square concrete structure on top of a concrete cool store.. the cool store had the old copper in it, windows for ventilation/light and was stuffed full of all sorts of produce either storing or drying.. terrific set up

You'r probably right it should be worth more but no doubt will cost a few hundred to lift transport and relocate.

tonic;483556 wrote: I have often thought that a concrete tank partially sunk in the ground would make a good cool storage room... any ideas on if that would work?

I'm thinking that will be a great use for our currant in-ground concrete tank once we've put in our new tanks. All that's exposed is the top and it keeps our water beautifully cool, but it's time is fast drawing near as it keeps developing leaks and patching doesn't last for long.
I've been trying to find a cool area to store all our preserves in as our garage is far too hot and our kitchen far too small. Problem solved!

Looks a great idea but, if it was me I'd be using it as a wine cellar.

Just like you described Steph, as square room with vent holes and the water tank on top. I used to keep all the veg and stuff in there, I find the fridge is too cold for a lot of fruit and seems to take the flavour from them too. Great asset but probably not very earthquake proof