A scaffolding shroud has gone up around a Great Yarmouth landmark being converted into a holiday let.
North West Tower in North Quay, by the River Bure, aims to welcome its first guests next year once its transformation is complete.
A landmark tower in Great Yarmouth is being converted into a holiday let by the town's preservation trust. (Image: Liz Coates)
Under the scheme the Medieval tower which dates from the 14th century will be remodelled as a two-bedroom holiday home by the Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust which has a proven track record of guaranteeing a future for redundant heritage buildings.
Trust chairman Bernard Williamson said it followed the successful conversion of the South East Tower which is booked via Airbnb and costs around £100 a night for six people.
The North West Tower in Great Yarmouth aims to welcome its first holiday guests in April/May 2023. (Image: Liz Coates)
The tower was once one of 11 that formed part of the town's Medieval town wall.
The North West Tower next the the River Bure in Great Yarmouth.Picture: James Bass (Image: Archant Norfolk © 2015)
The project is being supported by the Town Deal and the Architectural Heritage Fund which describes the flint and brick structure as being "straight from a fairytale".
It has previously been used as a Broads Authority visitor centre and an architect's office. It aims to open in April or May.
The North West Tower from the River Bure in 1865. (Image: Time Travel Artist)
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