STUNNING family homes on a new-build site have gone on sale for just £235K – but there’s a bizarre twist.

One buyer at the complex in South Shields, South Tyneside will struggle to access their front door – as it is blocked by an enormous lamp post.

The homes in South Shields, South Tyneside

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The homes in South Shields, South TynesideCredit: NNP
A lamppost blocks one of the front doors

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A lamppost blocks one of the front doorsCredit: NNP

As a result, the ten-home site stands empty, months after the properties went on sale last September.

Signature estate agents have even offered six six-month mortgage free but buyers appear to have been put off by the lamppost, which blocks views of the deserted shops that stand opposite.

The properties are on sale for 235k, but the average cost of a home on Boldon Lane, where the development, built by Hepscott Developments Ltd, is located, is £102K.

One local said: “I couldn’t believe it when I saw there was a lamppost in the middle of someone’s drive.

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“I definitely won’t be purchasing one of these homes.

“It’s a really run-down area. The pub opposite is absolutely feral.”

Locals were also quick to comment on the bizarre development on social media.

One wrote: “Oh man! Imagine trying to move in!”

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Another commented: “Ridiculous”.

One said: “Yeah, the person that gets the house on the end can practice pole dancing without leaving too far from home.”

I used a super clever Ikea hack to turn my council house into a home and it costs just £1.75 and people say it looks ‘gorgeous’

Described as an “exceptional new-build development”, the homes feature a kitchen, living room and kitchen.

The master bedroom comes complete with an en-suite.

The homes are close to several amenities including shops and supermarkets.

The Sun has contacted Signature for comment.

It has not been possible to contact Hepscott Developments.

Buyers appear to have been put off by the lampposts,

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Buyers appear to have been put off by the lampposts,Credit: NNP

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