Househunters stunned by modest five-terrace house with an eye-watering ‘price’

HOMEHUNTERS got the shock of their lives when they saw a terraced house on the market for an eye-watering asking price.

The unloved Victorian five-bed pad is being advertised as in need of work but the estate agents insist it has "bags of potential".

It boasts paint that peels off the front of the property, an overgrown garden and seriously outdated décor - but that didn't deter an asking price which left jaws hitting the floor.

The the mid-terrace in Folkestone, Kent, has four reception rooms - one of which is covered in harsh pink paint and a shoddy Artex ceiling.

Two bathrooms and a shower room will give the new owners plenty of wash options.

While a kitchen which needs a complete refit can be found on the ground floor.

And the five-bed grot hole can be all yours - for an outrageous £450MILLION.

It means this Victorian terrace is the most expensive home in Britain - almost double the price of the second which hit the market at £250 million.

Potential buyers were quick to poke fun at the property who fell victim to a very obvious price listing error.

One home buyer - called Niall - joked: “Cost of housing these days, madness.

“Still, £90,000,000 per bedroom isn't bad.”

A second - named Josh - quipped: “Great price.”

Another quipped: “Bargain.”

It is not clear how much the property was meant to be listed for as the listing has since been taken down.

Listed on Rightmove and being flogged by Purplebricks the half a billion pound property is an “opportunity to turn into apartments”.

It is also “ideal for those looking for a project.”

It continues: “Potential for conversion and extending.

“A large Victorian mid terraced property with many original features, centrally located within walking distance of the town centre and Folkestone Central station.

“Set over four floors: lower ground, upper ground, first floor, second floor and attic. There is also a good sized, southerly facing walled garden to the rear.

“The property has gas fired central heating, a family bathroom, separate shower and two additional WCs.

“This property requires some repairs and modernisation.

“There is residential on street parking currently at a cost of £25 per annum.

“Viewings strictly by appointment only.”

Britain’s most expensive private home is in Mayfair, west London and owned by Phones 4 U founder John Caudwell, 68.

The Sun have approached Rightmove and Purplebricks for comment.