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Julian CleggPlans for 10,000 new homes around the New Forest & a look around an iconic Hampshire landmarkA look around Sway Tower - the world's tallest concrete only structure

The tower, constructed in 1879, is a New Forest landmark and enjoys spectacular views.

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The tower spent many years as a family home, despite its unusual construction

It benefits from four bedrooms, a swimming pool and a tennis court.

  • A look around Sway Tower - the world's tallest concrete only structure
  • The tower has been used as a bed and breakfast, restaurant and family home since it was built
  • The tower spent many years as a family home, despite its unusual construction
  • The tower has more than 70 windows
  • The arched windows offer fantastic views across the New Forest and the Solent
  • From the cupola which crowns the tower the views are, without doubt, the best in the New Forest
  • A panoramic shot with views out toward Bournemouth
  • The Needles off the Isle of Wight are just about visible on a bright day
  • From the top of Sway Tower it's possible to see right across the Solent
  • The views on a good day are fantastic, here you can see right across the New Forest
  • Despite being an extraordinary building the owners claim it's "just a normal home!"
  • The majority of the tower has been converted although some rooms are still as they were when the tower was first built

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