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Tiny one-bedroom home that’s ‘essentially a shed’ hits the market for £225,000

2025-11-27 18:00
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Tiny one-bedroom home that’s ‘essentially a shed’ hits the market for £225,000

'The UK housing market is crazy.'

Tiny one-bedroom home that’s ‘essentially a shed’ hits the market for £225,000 Metro Lifestyle reporter Metro Lifestyle reporter Published November 27, 2025 6:00pm Share this article via whatsappShare this article via xCopy the link to this article.Link is copiedShare this article via facebook Comment now Comments A wooden outbuilding with two glass front doors opening out into a courtyard in front where there is a garden table and chairs. The Wirksworth home is just 506 square feet (Picture: Jam Press/Bricks and Mortar)

A compact one-bedroom property in the scenic market town of Wirksworth, Derbyshire, has recently attracted attention for its surprisingly high asking price of £225,000.

Despite its modest size of 506 square feet, the home has sparked debate about value and affordability within regional housing markets.

The residence, marketed by estate agents Bricks & Mortar as a ‘detached house’, features a compact living and kitchen area furnished with standard appliances.

The sleeping accommodation includes a double bedroom with an adjoining bathroom, alongside an additional sleeping space accessible via a steep spiral staircase.

Notably, the upper sleeping area has limited headroom, restricting occupants from standing upright.

Some critics have likened the home’s appearance to that of a garden shed.

One house hunter who came across the listing joked: ‘The UK housing market is crazy. Over £220,000 for this. Which is essentially a shed.’

Story From Jam Press (Shed For Sale) Pictured: Inside the small home that looks like a garden shed. One-bed property selling for ?225,000? but it?s shed at bottom of garden A one-bedroom property is selling for ?225,000, but it looks like a shed at the bottom of a garden. The pokey pad, just 506 sq ft, has a cosy lounge and kitchen in one room. It has an oven, a hob, a sink, a washing machine and a refrigerator. The bedroom has a bathroom off it. There is another bed up a very steep, spiral staircase, but it is so small you cannot stand up. But the small home looks like a shed. It is located in the picturesque town of Wirksworth, north of Derby. One home hunter joked: ?The UK housing market is crazy. ?Over ?220,000 for this. ?Which is essentially a shed.? It is being sold by Bricks and Mortar estate agents and advertised on Rightmove, as reported on?Luxury Property News. The listing reads: ?Stylish detached home with bedroom and additional mezzanine, two off-road parking spaces to the front. ?Gated garden that can provide two further parking spaces, in the historic part of town beside Providence Mill, close to countryside walks. ?Brand new wood burner, modern living in a stone-built home, easy-maintenance courtyard garden with summer house. ?Perfect holiday let or 'lock up and leave' second home, full-height bedroom windows with external wooden carriage doors.? It is a stark contrast to Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, which is regarded as the most affordable place to live in Britain. Properties sell there for as little as ?33,000 - almost seven times less than the Wirksworth home. The average house price in the UK stands at ?298,000. ENDS The property is marketed as a ‘detached house’ (Picture: Jam Press/Bricks and Mortar) Story From Jam Press (Shed For Sale) Pictured: Inside the small home that looks like a garden shed. One-bed property selling for ?225,000? but it?s shed at bottom of garden A one-bedroom property is selling for ?225,000, but it looks like a shed at the bottom of a garden. The pokey pad, just 506 sq ft, has a cosy lounge and kitchen in one room. It has an oven, a hob, a sink, a washing machine and a refrigerator. The bedroom has a bathroom off it. There is another bed up a very steep, spiral staircase, but it is so small you cannot stand up. But the small home looks like a shed. It is located in the picturesque town of Wirksworth, north of Derby. One home hunter joked: ?The UK housing market is crazy. ?Over ?220,000 for this. ?Which is essentially a shed.? It is being sold by Bricks and Mortar estate agents and advertised on Rightmove, as reported on?Luxury Property News. The listing reads: ?Stylish detached home with bedroom and additional mezzanine, two off-road parking spaces to the front. ?Gated garden that can provide two further parking spaces, in the historic part of town beside Providence Mill, close to countryside walks. ?Brand new wood burner, modern living in a stone-built home, easy-maintenance courtyard garden with summer house. ?Perfect holiday let or 'lock up and leave' second home, full-height bedroom windows with external wooden carriage doors.? It is a stark contrast to Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, which is regarded as the most affordable place to live in Britain. Properties sell there for as little as ?33,000 - almost seven times less than the Wirksworth home. The average house price in the UK stands at ?298,000. ENDS One househunter has said it’s ‘essentially a shed’ (Picture: Jam Press/Bricks and Mortar)

However, the agent highlights several appealing attributes such as a new wood burner, a gated garden with potential parking spots, and its proximity to countryside walks – factors believed to enhance the property’s charm and desirability.

The listing promotes the property as an ideal ‘lock up and leave’ second home or holiday rental, emphasising its renovated interiors and convenient location.

Story From Jam Press (Shed For Sale) Pictured: Inside the small home that looks like a garden shed. One-bed property selling for ?225,000? but it?s shed at bottom of garden A one-bedroom property is selling for ?225,000, but it looks like a shed at the bottom of a garden. The pokey pad, just 506 sq ft, has a cosy lounge and kitchen in one room. It has an oven, a hob, a sink, a washing machine and a refrigerator. The bedroom has a bathroom off it. There is another bed up a very steep, spiral staircase, but it is so small you cannot stand up. But the small home looks like a shed. It is located in the picturesque town of Wirksworth, north of Derby. One home hunter joked: ?The UK housing market is crazy. ?Over ?220,000 for this. ?Which is essentially a shed.? It is being sold by Bricks and Mortar estate agents and advertised on Rightmove, as reported on?Luxury Property News. The listing reads: ?Stylish detached home with bedroom and additional mezzanine, two off-road parking spaces to the front. ?Gated garden that can provide two further parking spaces, in the historic part of town beside Providence Mill, close to countryside walks. ?Brand new wood burner, modern living in a stone-built home, easy-maintenance courtyard garden with summer house. ?Perfect holiday let or 'lock up and leave' second home, full-height bedroom windows with external wooden carriage doors.? It is a stark contrast to Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, which is regarded as the most affordable place to live in Britain. Properties sell there for as little as ?33,000 - almost seven times less than the Wirksworth home. The average house price in the UK stands at ?298,000. ENDS A separate sleeping area is accessible via a spiral staircase (Picture: Jam Press/Bricks and Mortar) Story From Jam Press (Shed For Sale) Pictured: Inside the small home that looks like a garden shed. One-bed property selling for ?225,000? but it?s shed at bottom of garden A one-bedroom property is selling for ?225,000, but it looks like a shed at the bottom of a garden. The pokey pad, just 506 sq ft, has a cosy lounge and kitchen in one room. It has an oven, a hob, a sink, a washing machine and a refrigerator. The bedroom has a bathroom off it. There is another bed up a very steep, spiral staircase, but it is so small you cannot stand up. But the small home looks like a shed. It is located in the picturesque town of Wirksworth, north of Derby. One home hunter joked: ?The UK housing market is crazy. ?Over ?220,000 for this. ?Which is essentially a shed.? It is being sold by Bricks and Mortar estate agents and advertised on Rightmove, as reported on?Luxury Property News. The listing reads: ?Stylish detached home with bedroom and additional mezzanine, two off-road parking spaces to the front. ?Gated garden that can provide two further parking spaces, in the historic part of town beside Providence Mill, close to countryside walks. ?Brand new wood burner, modern living in a stone-built home, easy-maintenance courtyard garden with summer house. ?Perfect holiday let or 'lock up and leave' second home, full-height bedroom windows with external wooden carriage doors.? It is a stark contrast to Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, which is regarded as the most affordable place to live in Britain. Properties sell there for as little as ?33,000 - almost seven times less than the Wirksworth home. The average house price in the UK stands at ?298,000. ENDS The agent suggests it could be used as a second home or holiday let (Picture: Jam Press/Bricks and Mortar)

House prices in Wirksworth

In Wirksworth, house prices have an average of £287,631, according to Rightmove, up 10% on the 2022 peak of £262,306.

Detached properties command a higher premium, averaging around £341,563, while terraced homes generally fetch prices nearer £236,000.

For comparison, the average house price in the UK is £271,531, according to government data from September.

Story From Jam Press (Shed For Sale) Pictured: Inside the small home that looks like a garden shed. One-bed property selling for ?225,000? but it?s shed at bottom of garden A one-bedroom property is selling for ?225,000, but it looks like a shed at the bottom of a garden. The pokey pad, just 506 sq ft, has a cosy lounge and kitchen in one room. It has an oven, a hob, a sink, a washing machine and a refrigerator. The bedroom has a bathroom off it. There is another bed up a very steep, spiral staircase, but it is so small you cannot stand up. But the small home looks like a shed. It is located in the picturesque town of Wirksworth, north of Derby. One home hunter joked: ?The UK housing market is crazy. ?Over ?220,000 for this. ?Which is essentially a shed.? It is being sold by Bricks and Mortar estate agents and advertised on Rightmove, as reported on?Luxury Property News. The listing reads: ?Stylish detached home with bedroom and additional mezzanine, two off-road parking spaces to the front. ?Gated garden that can provide two further parking spaces, in the historic part of town beside Providence Mill, close to countryside walks. ?Brand new wood burner, modern living in a stone-built home, easy-maintenance courtyard garden with summer house. ?Perfect holiday let or 'lock up and leave' second home, full-height bedroom windows with external wooden carriage doors.? It is a stark contrast to Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, which is regarded as the most affordable place to live in Britain. Properties sell there for as little as ?33,000 - almost seven times less than the Wirksworth home. The average house price in the UK stands at ?298,000. ENDS Houses in Wirksworth have an average price of £287,631 (Picture: Jam Press/Bricks and Mortar)

While the £225,000 price tag for this petite home may raise eyebrows, it is emblematic of broader market trends in Wirksworth.

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The area offers residents a host of amenities including parks, community events, and the annual Wirksworth Arts Festival, all fostering a vibrant local atmosphere.

The town’s location not only appeals to permanent residents but also attracts buyers looking for second homes or holiday lets with easy access to countryside attractions.

The combination of location desirability, local amenities, and historical price growth sustains a robust demand, perhaps explaining why such a tiny property has been listed with a surprisingly high asking price.

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