House on the market for £275,000 - but you only get a single room

20 April 2023 , 08:55

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The £275,000 home in Huntingdon (Image: Jam Press/Peter Lane & Partners)

House hunters appear tempted by a charming three-bedroom house on sale for £275,000 until they get to one room.

The home in the affluent town of Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, looks attractive but there appears to be a reason why it has had so many viewers.

One person said “House is all lovely, light and airy. Until you get to…”

She added: “I’m liking the thought of the estate agent trying to work out why this house has had so many views.”

The Victorian end-of-terrace is well presented with an ornate, period fireplace in the lounge.

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Most of the house looks neatly presented (Jam Press/Peter Lane & Partners)

It has plain white walls matching armchairs and sofas in the living room and there is also another pristine reception room with the same décor.

While the kitchen boasts white cabinets and appliances and upstairs there is a splash of colour in the bedrooms.

Then into the bathroom and it is also predominantly white.

An attractive kitchen in the Victorian property (Jam Press/Peter Lane & Partners)

There is also an attractive 70 ft long back garden with a lawn, shed and patio furniture.

Everything looks very tempting so far but then the big surprise comes when people see the dark cellar, which unlike the rest of the property needs some attention.

The ceiling is exposed with wires running everywhere and there are piles of wood on the ground.

There are also what look like damaged shelves in one corner and black marks on one wall and some of the bricked floor.

Many people have viewed the property in Cambridgeshire (Jam Press/Peter Lane & Partners)

The house in Huntingdon is being sold by Peter Lane and Partners estate agents and advertised on Rightmove with plenty of people talking about it.

One home hunter Gemma Denham, commenting on it, said: “Scrolling, this is fine. Scrolling, very nice. Scrolling, well which one is… Scrolling, ahh, found it.”

The property listing reads: “This beautifully presented Victorian character home is well proportioned and is located close to Huntingdon town centre.

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The problem with the property for many viewers appears to be the cellar pictured (Jam Press/Peter Lane & Partners)

“And within walking distance of the railway station. Offering three double bedrooms and two reception rooms with a rear garden in excess of 70 foot the property has to be viewed to be appreciated.”

It only makes a brief mention of the cellar adding: “Entrance Hall. Under stairs cupboard, stairs leading to cellar. With lighting and shelving.”

Tim Hanlon