One-bed flat in swanky central London can be rented for £800 a month – but there are TWO major catches

A STUDIO flat in one of London’s most affluent postcodes can be rented for a surprisingly low price – but there are two big catches.

The flat in Holland Park can be found inside a stunning Classical-style property with white columns around the front door and huge sash windows.

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However, the new tenant shouldn’t expect much light in their home.

That’s because the only exterior window has been completely covered by a scaffolding tower.

Sheeting has been drawn over the structure, meaning there’ll be no sunshine at all for the duration of the works.

And the occupant will be well-advised to keep the curtains drawn, or risk impromptu sightings of workmen going about their day.

Meanwhile, the bed can be found atop a platform close to the ceiling.

Whoever takes on the property will face scaling a wooden ladder to the little mezzanine every time they want to go to sleep.

Going for a drink of water at night will also be perilous, with the tenant forced to step out at an odd angle before finding the first rung.

ROOM WITH NO VIEW

Despite the drawbacks, there’ll likely be plenty of interest in the studio.

It’s on the market for just £802 a month – a cheap price for one of the capital’s most expensive areas.

Properties in the road sold for an average of £1,065,625 last year, according to Rightmove.

And there’s plenty nearby for the tenant to enjoy.

The flat is moments from three major Tube stations, while stunning Holland Park is just three streets away.

Agents Dexters have described the home as “a self-contained mezzanine-level studio flat, ideally located for those looking for an easy commute into town.”

BUDGET WOES

Flat-hunters on a budget will know it’s notoriously hard to find a nice home in London.

One room in Willesden, north-west of the city, is available for just £450 a month.

However, there’s an appropriate reason for the low rent.

The space features just a bed and a kitchen – and the room is so tiny that the occupant will be able to cook their dinner while tucked up under the duvet.

Meanwhile, a tiny flat in Bayswater, west of the city, costs £1,250 a month, but doesn’t come with its own toilet.

As you’d imagine, the situation in the city is much better for those with plenty of cash.

A £1million apartment inside London St Pancras has a 24-hour concierge service thanks to its proximity to the five-star St Pancras Renaissance Hotel.

There’s also a ballroom downstairs – meaning the owner will be able to host London’s most luxurious house party.

And a former eatery in London’s East End opens into an amazing three-bed property worth more than £1m.

J.Gooding’s Pie ‘N’ Mash has been transformed into an eclectic family home.

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This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk