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'Fully furnished studio flat' that is actually a shed with room for only a bed and sofa
'Fully furnished studio flat' that is actually a shed with room for only a bed and sofa
The property is available to rent for 1,100 a month, not far from the local average for a one bed home
The tiny rental property is located in Portishead, on the outskirts of Bristol
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A minuscule converted shed near Bristol has appeared on Rightmove for rent at £1,100 per month. Marketed as a "fully furnished studio flat", the dwelling consists of essentially one room and a bathroom.
A compact kitchenette has been crammed alongside the bed, with a sofa positioned at its foot facing a wall-mounted television. Fittingly dubbed 'The Snug', the property spans merely 16 square metres, equivalent to 172 square feet.
Government research from 2019 indicates that the typical purpose-built flat across the UK measures 58 square metres. This £1100 rental sits at barely more than a quarter of that size.
The rental cost sits only marginally beneath Bristol's average, regardless of the property's microscopic dimensions and its position roughly two miles from Portishead's centre. ONS data shows that during June, the mean monthly rent for a one-bedroom property in Bristol reached £1,138.
The Snug is available to rent, for £1,100 a month
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Estate agents Hopewell highlighted on the Rightmove advertisement that a "further benefit" includes all utilities being covered in the rent. "Hopewell are pleased to offer this furnished studio apartment situated in the popular Portishead area," the listing said.
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"The property comprises of open plan living space, kitchenette with fridge, oven and electric hob and shower room.
"Further benefits include electric heating and rent inclusive of all bills."
Adding to the unusual nature of the listing is its owner, Lamorna Watts, a Bristol-born actress known for her roles in the iconic late 90s/early 00s football drama Dream Team and Hollyoaks: Let Loose, a spin-off from the long-standing Channel 4 soap.
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North Somerset Council gave the green light for Ms Watts to transform the former garage into a liveable space in April 2020. A post on social media by Ms Watts in 2021 confirmed she had completed the project.
The property has previously been available for short and medium-term lets. Ms Watts was approached for a comment.
The flat/shed will be available to rent from 3 September, with council tax and bills included.
