A £105,000 flat near Salford Quays with a bizarre kitchen-in-the-middle layout is dividing opinion online. Dubbed a "space prison," would you call it home? A £105,000 flat near Salford Quays with a bizarre kitchen-in-the-middle layout is dividing opinion online. Dubbed a "space prison," would you call it home?

‘Weirdest kitchen ever’ in flat on the market for £105,000

A £105,000 flat near Salford Quays with a bizarre kitchen-in-the-middle layout is dividing opinion online. Dubbed a “space prison,” would you call it home?

A flat with the “weirdest kitchen ever” has gone on the market for £105,000.

The property is located near Salford Quays and boasts a private balcony.

But house hunters were put off by the rather strange layout inside.

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In lieu of a separate kitchen, the flat’s kitchen is plonked directly in the middle of a room.

A £105,000 flat near Salford Quays with a bizarre kitchen-in-the-middle layout is dividing opinion online. Dubbed a "space prison," would you call it home?
The exterior of the building with the flat that has a weird kitchen. (Jam Press/Thornley Groves)

It shares the room with the lounge, with a sofa, desk and chair set up nearby in the space.

A £105,000 flat near Salford Quays with a bizarre kitchen-in-the-middle layout is dividing opinion online. Dubbed a "space prison," would you call it home?
The interior of the flat. (Jam Press/Thornley Groves)

Behind it is the separate bathroom, according to the floor plan.

A £105,000 flat near Salford Quays with a bizarre kitchen-in-the-middle layout is dividing opinion online. Dubbed a "space prison," would you call it home?
The interior of the flat. (Jam Press/Thornley Groves)

The island-style cooking spot is described as an “integral kitchen” in the listing, reports Luxury Property News.

A £105,000 flat near Salford Quays with a bizarre kitchen-in-the-middle layout is dividing opinion online. Dubbed a "space prison," would you call it home?
The interior of the flat. (Jam Press/Thornley Groves)

But the quirky set-up was mocked after pictures of the listing were shared online.

A £105,000 flat near Salford Quays with a bizarre kitchen-in-the-middle layout is dividing opinion online. Dubbed a "space prison," would you call it home?
The interior of the flat. (Jam Press/Thornley Groves)

One person commented: “What a colossal waste of space. I’m angry someone had the nerve to design that.”

Social media comment on the post of A £105,000 flat near Salford Quays with a bizarre kitchen-in-the-middle layout is dividing opinion online. Dubbed a "space prison," would you call it home?
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

“I hate that these types of studio flats with the kitchen bathroom in a box in the middle of the space are becoming more common. They look like a weird prison cell,” another person said.

Someone else quipped: “I’ve seen bigger kitchens in caravans.”

Others dubbed it a “tragic little shoebox” and “space prison”.

Social media comment on the post of A £105,000 flat near Salford Quays with a bizarre kitchen-in-the-middle layout is dividing opinion online. Dubbed a "space prison," would you call it home?
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Behind the island kitchen is the separate bathroom, beyond which is the bedroom – which includes a pull-down double bed next to the front door.

The listing, held by Thornley Groves for £105,000, describes the first-floor studio as a “stylish urban retreat” and a “prime rental property” for budding investors.

A £105,000 flat near Salford Quays with a bizarre kitchen-in-the-middle layout is dividing opinion online. Dubbed a "space prison," would you call it home?
The interior of the flat that has a weird kitchen. (Jam Press/Thornley Groves)

It continues: “The apartment boasts an open plan layout that seamlessly combines the living, dining, and bedroom areas.

“Its unique design revolves around a central pod, which houses the fully-equipped kitchen and a modern three-piece bathroom suite.

A £105,000 flat near Salford Quays with a bizarre kitchen-in-the-middle layout is dividing opinion online. Dubbed a "space prison," would you call it home?
The view from the flat with the strange kitchen. (Jam Press/Thornley Groves)

“Additionally, a walk-in wardrobe/storage area provides ample space for your belongings.”

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