A property believed to be the smallest detached house in Britain which measures just 10ft by 8ft has gone on sale for £250,000.
The gatehouse, that stands at the entrance to a grand stately home near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, has a tiny lounge, kitchen area and bathroom in the sunken basement below the surface that is 13ft long.
On the ground floor is a hallway-cum-dressing area with stairs leading to a mezzanine level where there is a double bed.
The vendors are a couple who have happily lived in it for 14 years but are now looking for something with more space and have put it on the market.
The quirky property, measuring just 10ft 5ins by 8ft 6ins above ground, is one of two gatehouses built at the entrance to Grimston Park, a Grade II Georgian country house.
The smallest detached house in Britain, Sunset Lodge (pictured) is one of a pair of symmetrical lodges built at the entrance to Grimston Park, near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire which has gone on sale for £250,000
Split over two floors the majority of the accommodation is on the lower ground floor where there is a bright but cosy living area complete with a fireplace and mounted TV to maximise space
Snuggle up: The new owner’s won’t have to wait too long for this property measuring just 10ft 5ins by 8ft 6ins to heat up with this built in fireplace
On the ground floor is a hallway-cum-dressing area with stairs leading to a mezzanine level where there is just enough space for a double bed
Built from Limestone Ashlar blocks and featuring a number of distinctive architectural details, including a stepped roof topped by a kneeling figure of a warrior (as seen above) the new owner can benefit from living on a country estate without the upkeep
Like the character of Audrey Forbes-Hamilton in the hit 1980s BBC comedy series To The Manor Born, the new owner will be able to enjoy the benefits of living on a country estate but without the taxes and the upkeep.
The gatehouse is built from Limestone Ashlar blocks and features a number of distinctive architectural details, including a stepped roof topped by a kneeling figure of a warrior.
Outside there is a lawned garden flanked by mature hedging and a low wall topped by cast iron railings.
Not much space to entertain guests inside but this kitchen is big enough to cook a treat for visitors who don’t mind a bit of al fresco dining
Not so shabby: This extremely luxurious bathroom kitted out in white has been built into the original barrel ceilinged cellar
There are views over Grimston Park and the associated parkland which stretches down to the banks of the River Wharfe, with Tadcaster visible in the distance and there is space for at least two cars.
Grimston Park itself once played host to James VI of Scotland, who stayed there on his way to being crowned James I of England.
Parts of the estate were used by the RAF during the Second World War and the main property has now been converted into luxury housing.
These beautiful grounds are great to roam around in and the new owner can enjoy the benefits of living in the countryside without having to fork out for hefty taxes or its upkeep
Rachel Macpherson, head of residential sales at Carter Jonas estate agents of York said: ‘The house belongs to a married couple who run a machinery sales company and they have lived there for 14 years, since it first went up for sale.
‘They’ve absolutely loved their time there but decided they wanted more space and so they have decided to rent another property on the same estate.’
With plenty of architectural wonder both inside and out there is a lawned garden flanked by mature hedging and a low wall topped by cast iron railings
She said the house was not suitable for a family but would suit a couple or a single person.
She added: ‘You are not allowed to rent it out for holiday lets but I think it would make the best second or holiday home for people who want to get away from the city at the weekend.
‘You’ve got these beautiful grounds you can roam around in – it’s like being at Downton Abbey, with woodlands and a river.’
There are views over Grimston Park and the associated parkland which stretches down to the banks of the River Wharfe, with Tadcaster visible in the distance
The property can’t be rented out for holiday lets but it would make someone a great second or holiday home for those who want to escape the city
The layout of the tiny property measuring just 10ft by 8ft which stands at entrance to Georgian stately home goes on market for £250,000
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