£220k home for sale where the only way to get to the bed is by climbing a ladder

Trying to find a flat in London can be difficult, whether you’re having to compromise on space, the price, or a garden. One property in Chingford, East London, has an unusual feature – but you wouldn’t know it from the outside. The inconspicuous home on Cart Lane, on the market for £220,000 on Rightmove, is a studio property which was converted from a cart lodge.

Equipped with a contemporary open plan kitchen and studio room, as well as a bathroom with a jet shower, you won’t find the bedroom in the same area. The property boasts a mezzanine sleeping area which is only accessible via… a ladder. Yes, this £220K studio property has managed to save a generous amount of space by forgoing a set of stairs.

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The property boasts a mezzanine sleeping area which is only accessible via… a ladder. Yes, this £220K studio property has managed to save a generous amount of space by forgoing a set of stairs. This 216ft property can all be yours if you’re looking to downsize.

The price of the studio was reduced back on January 24. On Rightmove’s website, it reads: “The property is set in an excellent location close to the amenities and transport links of Chingford as well as local green spaces.”

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Just 0.1 miles from Chingford Station and 1.7 miles from Buckhurst Hill on the Central line, the Cart Lane property has plenty of decent transport links. It’s also a short walk away from Epping Forest.

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