It is a truth universally acknowledged that a beautiful house must be in need of a perfect water feature, natural or artificial.





OK, this one above stretches the notion of ‘water feature’ somewhat, but many disused water towers in Britain have been imaginatively converted. The one below even has a pool on the 4th floor.

And let’s finish off with a classic villa in Tuscany, which probably required just as much renovation work.

Floating house for me, please! It looks as if it’s about to set sail.
I’m kind of drawn to the water tower – very atmospheric….
Oh, these are all lovely! I like the floating house best though. It looks so peaceful, and what a view!
Oh, the chateau this week, without a doubt! Though I do like the water tower too…
I am envious of those houses ~ Nice to have a pool but I can’t imagine maintaining it ~
I’m proud to say I love the first one and that I’m a little prejudiced against houses on water (too mosquito-friendly, I presume)