Caretaker cupboard at Grade II home on sale as £250,000 London flat

Caretaker cupboard at Grade II home on sale as £250,000 London flat
Source: Daily Mail Online

When it comes to properties on the market described as 'cosy', this £250,000 flat in London would likely top the list - because in a former life, the 100 square foot space was simply a caretaker's cupboard.

The tiny property, inside a Grade II-listed building, is divided into smaller 'rooms' and has been kicking up a storm over its prime location in the highly sought-after South Kensington area.

One room, which is five feet wide, acts as the bedroom, kitchen, and living area, while a small bathroom sits across the 'hallway'.

But, as the owner admits, the space can only be called a hallway when you 'stretch the definition of a hallway to its absolute limits'.

The flat is just a stone's throw away from the Natural History Museum and the V&A, and is less than a 10-minute walk from both Gloucester Road and South Kensington tube stations.

Nick Minns, who is selling the flat on behalf of his mother, believes it will be the perfect spot for the right owner.

The 53-year-old said: 'It's been very popular since we've been renting it out as it's a great price for the location.
'We've had students, as it's so close to Imperial College London, and our current tenant is very happy.

When it comes to properties on the market described as 'cosy', this £250,000 flat in London would likely top the list - because it was once a caretaker's cupboard.

The tiny property, inside a Grade II-listed building, is divided into smaller 'rooms'.

Small but mighty: The property has been kicking up a storm over its prime location in the highly sought-after South Kensington area.

'I think when it comes to who will buy it - it will be perfect for someone who perhaps works in the city a couple days a week and wants a place to stay for a couple nights before heading back to their countryside home.
‘Equally, if there’s someone who wants to be in central London - but doesn’t want to spend a fortune - this is a good fit.’

Mr Minns, a builder, said he thinks the Grade II-listed building the flat is based in will attract potential buyers as well.

He said: ‘As well as being a great location, it’s also quite a swanky place. There’s a posh lobby - it’s got a grand exterior.

‘I lived in it for six months and it was great - made more liveable when we made the mezzanine floor for the bed.

‘So as long as you’re not claustrophobic - and preferably not 6ft 5ins - it’s really quite a sweet spot.’

The studio flat, in Queen's Gate, is listed with Purplebricks.

The listing says: 'Charming second floor (with lift) studio flat which contains open plan kitchen, shower room, mezzanine bed-sitting room, and hallway cupboard for storage.
'A superb pied-a-terre, cleverly designed to make the most of its small internal space, ideally positioned in the heart of ultra-desirable South Kensington, well known for the ease and access to both the shops, museums, restaurants and transport links.'

One room, which is five feet wide, acts as the bedroom, kitchen (pictured) and living area.

A small bathroom sits across the 'hallway' - though the owner admits the definition of 'hallway' is a little stretched.

There is a mezannine floor which houses the bedroom inside the tiny London property.

The location will appeal to someone who wants to live in the capital but not spend a fortune.

The mezzanine area inside the London property which measures just over 100 square feet.

Purplebricks, which is marketing the property, describes it as 'cleverly designed to make the most of its small internal space'.

The studio flat in Queen's Gate, London, has gone on the market for £250,000.