Tiny house sold cheaply following legal dispute,
Nestled on a quiet backstreet in Bristol, UK, a 44-square-metre garage was transformed into a home in 2022.
Although it’s compact, the building features all essential amenities for comfortable living, such as a kitchen, bathroom, and two separate storeys.
Recently, the property was listed for auction, with a guide price ranging from £25,000 to £50,000, or $AU48,000 to $AU97,000.
On auction day, it sold for a mere £30,000, approximately $AU58,000. At just one-eleventh of Bristol’s median home price, it appears to be an incredible bargain for the buyer.
However, there was a significant catch to the sale.
According to online auctioneers Hollis Morgan, the property was “suitable for cash buyers only due to an enforcement notice and alleged breach of planning control.”
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In 2013, approval was given to convert the building into a garage, with plans for a workshop or craft room above.
The listing states, “The property was bought as a garage and later converted for potential residential or commercial use.”
However, until the enforcement notice and alleged planning breach are addressed, ongoing issues may arise for the new buyer.
