A risky detail is causing homebuyers hesitation:
A one-bedroom apartment in Oslo, Norway, is attracting attention due to a trapdoor located right next to the bed.
This hatch opens up to a steep staircase that descends directly into the kitchen area below the apartment.
When the hatch is closed, it seamlessly blends into the floor, creating access to built-in cupboards for additional storage.
Although this design may efficiently utilize space, many individuals are expressing concerns about potential safety issues related to it.
They worry that someone might forget to close the hatch and accidentally fall through it during the night.
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“It’s a great use of compact space, but I know I’d fall through that hatch right away,” commented one user on Reddit.
“Half a million, and I could die just rolling out of bed? The housing market is ridiculous these days,” another user stated.
Meanwhile, another user humorously remarked they would likely “smash my head on the skylight before even falling through the hatch.”
This one-bedroom flat is currently listed for 4,500,000 Norwegian kroner, which converts to about $AU616,000.
Besides the alarming bedroom trapdoor, this apartment could serve as a beautifully designed home for a single buyer or young couple.
Attractive tongue-in-groove paneling adorns the walls, and large windows allow plenty of natural light to fill the space.
The kitchen offers delightful treetop views, while the living room features a cozy wood-burning stove for chilly Scandinavian winters.
The listing agents for this property are Haakon Telle Bøe and Jonas Johansson Dahlén from Nordvik St.Hanshaugen real estate.
