A distinctive one-bedroom home in Putney, south-west London, has gone on sale for £550,000. The property, built on the site of a former garage, measures just 10 feet 8 inches wide, a dimension only two feet wider than the newest London Underground train carriages.
Described as "Tardis-like" by estate agents, the three-story house offers 613 square feet of internal space. The owner, Paul Crowther, reportedly instructed the designer to "imagine it's a boat and I want maximum storage," leading to a compact yet functional layout. The home features a master bedroom, a rainforest-style shower, a separate toilet, a fitted kitchen, a living area with floor-to-ceiling windows, a study, and a roof terrace. The property is entirely self-contained and has its own front door.
Estate agent Russell White, of Winkworth's Putney office, highlighted the property's self-contained nature and lack of service charges as significant advantages at its price point in Putney. White suggested the home could appeal to first-time buyers, downsizers, or individuals seeking a London base while residing elsewhere.
The house's width is comparable to that of London Underground rolling stock. The D78 Stock, retired in 2017, measured 9 feet 4 inches wide, while current standard carriages are 8 feet 10 inches wide. The Wadham Road property's exterior is entirely black.
