Tiny London studio flat costing £1,250 a month is so small the tenant has to sleep on a tiny children's-style cabin bed
The pokey pad, on Petherton Road between Canonbury and Highbury, north London, is described as 'ideal for a single working occupant'.
It is on the lower ground floor and has just two rooms - a living space for sleeping and cooking and a bathroom.
Walking through the front door into the first room, potential renters are met with storage shelves and a simple grey sofa below a window on the right wall.
On the other side of 4x3.6m space is a single metal-framed cabin bed with a ladder for the tenant to climb up - although they will need to be careful as to avoid bumping their head on the ceiling.
A little table, chair, wardrobe, mirror and storage boxes sit underneath the unusual sleeping quarters.
Despite the cramped space, a kitchenette has also been squeezed in on the right-hand side of the back wall.
To the left of the little cooking nook, is a door leading to the bathroom which has a toilet, sink and shower.
It is unclear how much of the furniture pictured in the listing will be provided as it is being offered as part-furnished.
The minute flat is clearly is designed for one person, but the listing on OpenRent advertises it as being able to house two occupants.
However, there is no mention of the proposed sleeping arrangements for two occupants given there is only one single bed.
It is being let for more than the average monthly mortgage repayment - which stands at £1,075.
The only saving grace to take the edge off the extortionate price for the pocket-sized property is that all bills are included.
OpenRent's listing reads: 'Set on a most sought-after residential street is this spacious studio flat ideal for a single working occupant.
'Hugely benefits from the rent being inclusive of gas, electricity, water rates and free internet access.
'Arranged over the lower ground floor and consists of a charming and cosy open plan fitted kitchen sharing together with reception room and bedroom and boasts a well proportioned bathroom suite.
'The property location offers a wealth of amenities nearby and presented to a good standard with wood floors.'
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