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DOUBLE TROUBLE

Tiny London flat will set you back a whopping £1,150 a month – and it hides two grim surprises

Tiny studio flat for rent in South London

THIS tiny London flat is available to rent for £1,150 a month - but potential tenants could be in for a surprise or two.

The property is described as a studio flat and offered furnished, however, the listing suggests a viewing is “highly recommended”.

The studio flat is located in Streatham, South London
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The studio flat is located in Streatham, South LondonCredit: Jam Press/OpenRent
The double bed is just a step or two away from the cooker
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The double bed is just a step or two away from the cookerCredit: Jam Press/OpenRent
A cupboard is oddly situated next to the flat's front door
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A cupboard is oddly situated next to the flat's front doorCredit: Jam Press/OpenRent

Despite its eye-watering price, the living space is so small that the fridge and cooker are located just a step or two away from the bed.

The rental price is £330 more than the average rent for the area, according to rental website SpareRoom.

And despite the price, bills aren’t included.

On the other side of the flat is a tiny bathroom area that crams in the toilet, sink, and shower.

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Although the property, in Streatham, South London, promises furniture, the advert only shows a double bed, mattress and a wardrobe strangely located directly by the front door.  

At £1,146.86 a month, you might be worried about being able to afford your keep, however the landlord’s advert on the OpenRent website suggests that two tenants can cram in.

There’s no garden or parking available, however pets are allowed.

And wannabe renters will have to sign up for a year – the minimum tenancy length at this property.

The flat is available to rent now with .

Last month, a tiny studio flat in Primrose Hill, listed for £1,250 a month, was so small would-be tenants would have to climb a ladder to get to what the listing described as a “sleeping gallery”.

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In June another tiny studio flat, close to Finsbury Park in North London, went on the market for £1,050 a month.

In photos, the room appears to be just over 2.5m wide, with a double bed pushed against the wall to allow just enough space for the front door to open.

The landlord's post on OpenRent says viewing is 'highly recommended'
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The landlord's post on OpenRent says viewing is 'highly recommended'Credit: Jam Press/OpenRent
The bathroom is rather compact too
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The bathroom is rather compact tooCredit: Jam Press/OpenRent
Despite the huge rental price, bills aren't included
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Despite the huge rental price, bills aren't includedCredit: Jam Press/OpenRent
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