Tiny studio flat in Edinburgh that is so small the ‘bedroom’ is on a SHELF and accessed by a stepladder goes on the market for £149,000
- A very unique studio flat that offers a bed on a shelf, or ‘mezzanine’, has gone on the market in Edinburgh
- The particularly small sleeping area is so cramped that it is not possible to sit upright while in the bed
- However, the ‘spacious’ property still finds room for a full kitchen, large sofa and a table with four chairs
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A tiny flat that is so small the bed is on a shelf and only accessible by a stepladder, has now gone on the market.
The self-described ‘spacious’ studio pad in Edinburgh makes the most of its small amount of room and is up for sale for £149,000.
There are wall-to-ceiling racks used for shoes, clothes, CDs and DVDs plus huge wardrobes and chests of drawers.
The apartment also has a space saving table with four chairs which neatly tuck underneath.
But the double bed is the key feature as it is on a ledge only accessed by a tiny stepladder, with almost no space to move around once you are tucked in.
The area – dubbed a mezzanine – only has about 2ft (60cm) clearance to the ceiling above it, it means dwellers will not even be able to sit up in bed and will have to roll in and out.
This Edinburgh flat that boasts what it calls a mezzanine (pictured), or a bed on a shelf without enough clearance to sit upright, is on the market for £149,000
Despite the cramped sleeping arrangement, there is a relatively spacious living area in the flat, with a large corner sofa to watch the TV on
The large kitchen area makes the most of the bonus floorspace thanks to the mezzanine and will give the owner plenty of room to prepare their meals
A floorplan of the flat shows that the bed on a shelf is called a mezzanine, and highlights the limited amount of space available
The unique studio flat in the Scottish capital is on the market with estate agents ESPC.
But the property listing makes no mention of the bizarre bedroom but ironically calls it ‘spacious.’
It reads: ‘The property is in good order and is accessed via a secure entry-phone system.
‘And the accommodation comprises of an entrance hallway, a bright spacious twin-windowed open plan sitting room/kitchen/bedroom with space for dining and the bathroom is located off the hallway with beige suite and shower over the bath.’
The flat is located by The Bluebird café and is only a short walk away from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
While not the largest, the bathroom has a modern style and most of the essentials, although there isn’t room for sink
There are plenty of shelves along the walls of the flats, that wisely offer storage from the floor to the ceiling
The flat has a small table that can be used to have meals on, it has four small chairs that tuck away underneath it to save space
Huge wardrobes, found beneath the mezzanine, utilise the limited space in the flat and help it feel more spacious
The property even offers access to a communal garden
It continues: ‘The property is fully double glazed, has gas central heating and has access to a spacious communal garden.
‘This apartment will make an ideal starter home for a first-time buyer or a buy-to-let investor seeking a centrally located property.’
It is located is a central location just a short walk away from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, and slightly over a mile away from Edinburgh castle.
According to Zoopla the average flat price in Edinburgh over the last 12 months has been £251,048, so while a bit cramped this property, bed on a shelf and all, is a bit of a bargain.