This tiny door in Cornwall leads to a micro-home ‘ready for the apocalypse’
Feeling the pressure of London life and in need of an escape? A quirky micro-home that’s ‘ready for the apocalypse’ has gone on sale in Cornwall.
Fronted by a tiny door, this unique Penzance property used to be a pumping station – and it’s so tucked away that it could easily be missed from the main road.
Now, it’s on the market for £45,000 – notably cheaper than the average UK house price, which, according to figures from Zoopla, currently rests at £266,400.
And while it might be a micro-home, there’s more packed in here than you might think, including a kitchenette, dining space, sleeping quarters and bathroom. What more could you possibly need?
This micro-home used to be a pumping station (Picture: Jam Press)
The kitchenette is tight-knit, but it seems to have all the essentials (Picture: Jam Press)
There don’t seem to be any windows – but the property does have a unique set-up, complete with wooden walls and hardy-looking décor (including a fire exit sign and sturdy, industrial-style front door).
Naturally, the property’s stowed-away vibe has led social media commentators to liken it to an apocalyptic-style ‘bunker.’
Posting in the SpottedonRightmove Reddit thread, @FortunateOrchanet wrote ‘get ready for the apocalypse,’ spurring a flurry of mixed reactions, to say the least.
‘It’s as if someone built a sauna in a nuclear bunker,’ penned @AccomplishedBid2866, while @Praetorian_1975 chimed: ‘45k for a coffin…nice.’
There’s ample space for a shower, too (Picture: Jam Press)
The sleeping area looks cosy (Picture: Jam Press)
But there was some praise for the home, as @ShowKey6848 noted: ‘If it was in my neck of the woods, I’d buy it.’
Elsewhere, @junowatt argued that it had promising musical potential, suggesting that it ‘could be a great recording studio, with basic accommodation. And for that price, well worth it.’
Interested? The sale is being managed by Stacey Mann Estates, and, as the listing explains, the station was ‘previously used to bring water into the town from Drift Reservoir.’
Now, it offers a ‘multitude of uses’ – though these will be subject to any relevant planning permissions.
There’s certainly an industrial feel about it (Picture: Jam Press)
There’s also the pull of its location in picturesque Penzance, which offers up the ‘art deco Jubilee pool and regular ferries to the Isles of Scilly.’
‘The town centre offers shops, cafes, and restaurants, a variety of historic architecture and the stunning sub-tropical gardens of Morrab and Penlee,’ the listing continues.
‘Located in the far west of the County, Penzance is easily reached by either road or rail, with the A30 and A38 roads giving access from all parts of England.’
So, if you fancy a little bit of peace and quiet and can reckon with the tight-knit space, this micro-home could be the answer.
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