A studio flat so small it looks more like a train carriage than a home has gone on sale for almost £300,000.
The pint-sized pad is tucked away at the mezzanine level at the back of an elegant terraced house – but space is so tight that only a sofabed and fold-down dining table fit inside.
There’s even a second single bed, but you’ll need to climb a ladder to reach it, as it’s perched up near the roof.
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Despite its shoebox size, the mini home boasts a fully kitted-out kitchen, complete with a fridge and icebox, four hobs, microwave oven, black granite worktop, double pull-out bin and a washer-dryer.
The quirky property is in Pimlico, central London, and is on the market for £294,900, according to gLocalAgents (corr), as reported by Luxury Property News.
It has been run as a short-stay rental for the past five years and reportedly brings in £1,750 a month.
The listing describes the home as a calm oasis – despite its size and price tag.
It says: “Tucked away at mezzanine level at the rear of an elegant terraced house, this beautifully redesigned studio offers a remarkably peaceful living space right in the heart of Pimlico.
“The flat forms part of a well-managed residential conversion of only five units and comes with an outstanding 980-year lease.
“Fully refurbished from the ground up in 2020, the property underwent a level of structural and aesthetic work that is almost unheard of in London for a studio of this size.
“A floating concrete sub-floor was installed – providing exceptional stability, insulation and perfectly level walls throughout.
“The flat features underfloor heating, insulated layered walls, and a reinforced, soundproof entrance door.
“The interior was crafted with meticulous attention to detail, with bespoke carpentry by an English cabinet-maker to maximise every centimetre of space.
“The main room includes extensive built-in storage, a fold-out dining table, integrated reading lights, USB and EU sockets, and a CLEI Italian wall-bed with a premium 160 cm memory-foam mattress.
“The shower room is finished to a high standard with a stone marble floor, and the flat also features a discreet built-in washbasin with mirrored cabinet, power socket and extra storage.
“A second compact shower can accommodate an additional guest if needed.
“A double-glazed tilt-and-turn window brings natural light and excellent ventilation.
“The building itself has been improved significantly in recent years, with new gutters, new drainage systems, refurbished common areas, and a recently renewed façade.
“With no neighbours on either side and a terrace above, the studio is exceptionally quiet at all times, a rare sense of privacy and calm in central London.
“Due to its compact size, the property is best suited to a cash buyer.”
So if you’ve got nearly £300k spare – and don’t mind living life in the slow lane – this tiny London “carriage” could be your next stop.
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