A TARDIS-style home narrower in some places than a London bus has gone on the market for £600,000.
The one-bed property in famous Notting Hill is deceptively tiny from the outside.
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On first sight, it more closely resembles a little outbuilding than a house.
However, once the lucky new owner has crossed the threshold, they’ll find a surprisingly roomy maisonette arranged over two floors.
The home has been cleverly designed to maximise the space available – even though both the bedroom and kitchen are slimmer than a Routemaster bus.
Behind the front door lies a little living room kitted out with a sofa and widescreen TV.
Shelves built into the wall maximise the space without adding bulky furniture.
The next room along is the sleek, modern kitchen, which features a hob laid into the countertop and microwave fitted at head height.
Rather than a bulky table and chairs, the owner has built a breakfast bar below a window.
HOME’S SPACIOUS SURPRISE
A skylight above lets in plenty of sunshine – making the room appear bigger than it really is.
An elegant staircase leads the occupant to a below-ground level, where a little desk and chair have been set up in the hallway.
Sliding doors lead to the little bedroom, measures just 7ft 5in across. A bus, by comparison, is 8ft 3in wide.
Despite the space pressure, a double bed sits neatly in the room, with pendant-style lightbulbs dangling almost to the mattress.
There is very little additional furniture in the flat, with the current owner instead choosing to rely on built-in wardrobes and shelving.
Agents at Homesite say the property in quiet Powis Mews – where homes sell for an average of £1.88million – has much to recommend it.
“It’s located a stone’s throw away from the market, boutiques and cafes of Portobello Road and Westbourne Grove,” they said.
GRAND DESIGN
“The apartment has a modern fully fitted kitchen with brand new Siemens appliances.
“The ground floor level benefits from high ceilings, large sash windows, a skylight and bespoke carpentry with a feature spiral staircase.
“The lower ground level consists of a study area with built in wardrobes, a separate bedroom area and family bathroom that has been finished to an exceptional standard.”
The capital is well-known for its creative solutions to maximise space.
One “trendy” flat in an upscale postcode is on the market for a knock-down price – but there’s one major problem.
The home in Pimlico is on the market for just £130 a week, but while it has its own large shower, tucked in a corner opposite the kitchenette, there’s no toilet to be seen.
And a double room in Finsbury, north of the city, is on the market for £700 a month, but the new tenant must enjoy plenty of company.
The room offers a mattress beneath its eaves, with a hammock slung nearby and a desk close to the door.
There’s also a big garden and even a movie room set up with a projector.
But those who prefer their own space may want to skip a viewing – because they’ll be sharing with more than 20 other people, as well as three cats.
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