A terraced home which is smaller than a garage has hit the market – for £500,000.
The two-bedroom terraced property in Barnet, north London, is just 10ft wide with a total floor space of 286 sq ft—smaller than a garage.
Despite its size, estate agents Bennett & Hall describe the Grade II-listed cottage as “the smallest house in the street”.
Miniature London home offers big character despite compact footprint (Image: Bennett & Hall / SWNS)
A spokesman for Bennett & Hall said: “An ideal home for someone who’s looking for something different, in a semi-rural location, yet with easy access to the metropolis…as and when required.
“The cottage was constructed circa 1750.
“Properties in the immediate area are mainly Grade II listed.
“Some of them are quite grand.”
Grade II-listed home smaller than a garage hits London property market (Image: Bennett & Hall / SWNS)
Located in the Monken Hadley conservation area, the historic cottage features period details such as fireplaces and a courtyard-style garden.
The asking price is offers in excess of £500,000.
Historic Barnet cottage packs two bedrooms into just 286 square feet (Image: Bennett & Hall / SWNS)
Bennett & Hall also highlighted the area’s notable residents and rich history.
The spokesman said: “Local famous residents that have lived in the area include: David Livingstone (the Victorian explorer) and Spike Milligan, as well as The great adversarial lawyer Sir William Garrow (1760-1840).”
Tiny 10ft-wide Barnet cottage goes on sale for more than £500,000 (Image: Bennett & Hall / SWNS)
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Other notable residents include Sir William Garrow, a prominent lawyer from the 18th and 19th centuries.
In comparison, 400 sq ft is the footprint of an average double garage in the UK, which measures 20ft by 20ft.