If you’re in the market for a home that’s small but oh so mighty, allow us to point you in the direction of Notting Hill. Picture-perfectly perched between two (much wider) properties on Peel Street is where you’ll find the second narrowest home in the capital city. And this rather dinky dwelling has hit London’s property market, ready to be snapped up for just under £1.2 million.
The pocket-sized property was built in the 1930s on the site of what used to be a passageway that connected the road to a building behind. Sat neatly between its two neighbours, the house was refurbished in the 1950s and last sold in 2018. The property has most recently been used as a highly-desirable Airbnbbut it’s ready to find itself a new permanent owner.
Inside the property
The Peel Street period-style property is just 2.1 metres wide at its narrowest point (roughly as thin as a Black Cab, or – well… my patience) and spans 49 square-metres across three floors. Don’t be fooled by its teeny-tiny exterior, though. The property is sort of like the Mary Poppins bag of London real estate, with every inch of the house having been thoughtfully-considered and put to good use.
The one-of-a-kind pad is on the market with the property-pros over at the Unique Property Company. And it boasts two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen/diner, a gorgeous little balcony, and a private garden terrace at the back.
On the ground floor, you’ll walk straight through the stained-glass front door and into the kitchen and dining room (in which the owner has somehow managed to fit a five-seater table). The ground floor is also where you’ll find one of the bedrooms (that’s just about wide enough for a double bed) and a bathroom. The first floor is entirely occupied by the living room and the al-fresco terrace, and the top floor boasts the master bedroom and en-suite.
So, if you’re on the lookout for a gorgeous new gaff (and you happen to have £1.195 million kicking about); this slender spot might be just what you’re after.
You can peruse the full property listing here.
