Shipping container converted into a mobile home goes on sale for £58,000…and the seller promises to deliver to ANYWHERE in the UK at no extra cost
A MOBILE home made from a shipping container is now up for grabs for £58,000.
The seller promises to transport the one-bedroom flat to your chosen location in the UK at not extra cost.
Considering first time buyers are now forking out nearly £50,000 for a deposit on a mortgage, it's a pretty decent price for a home of your own.
And if you’re imagining something cold and not exactly homely — as the low cost might suggest—prepare to be surprised.
The mobile home, which is currently advertised on , is fully insulated and comes complete with one double bedroom, a wardrobe and even a living room sofa with a flat screen TV.
It also includes a fitted kitchen and modern-looking bathroom.
There are also external stairs leading to a lovely roof terrace with a seating area for sunnier days.
The house comes with external connections for electricity, fresh and foul water.
Despite the low cost, remember that mobile homes are considered as a development and need planning permission.
You can apply to every in England and Wales through the Planning Portal by
More about alternative housing
The listing comes as micro-living is increasingly being mooted as a solution to the housing shortage.
Last year, an Italian architect created an affordable flat pack folding home which could be yours for just £24,800 and takes less than a day to install once on site.
It comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from a 290-square-foot tiny home for £24,800 to a 904-square-foot family home which will set you back £54,900.
The tiny homes can be delivered to the UK - but you'll have to pay a hefty delivery fee.
It will cost you between £1,500 to £2,000 per unit to get it delivered to London.
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An architect also designed tiny "pod" apartments on stilts above car parks, which can save space and decrease cost for homeowners.
The Sun Online also revealed how one family built their dream six-bedroom house in under four days, after buying their mansion flat packed.
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