A basement flat available to rent has been compared to a “prison cell” and left viewers “lost for words” online – with a shower seen next to the bed, and no windows in the property.
The one-bedroom property in Bristol is advertised as for students only but comes with a hefty price tag of £1,550 a month.
Despite the large rent, the pad is pretty cramped, with no washing machine and limited counter space in the kitchen.
In the bedroom, things are even more dire with a shower seen crammed next to the bed – despite the room having no windows.
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The only window to speak of is a tiny one in the stairwell, with the rest of the flat getting no natural light.
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The listing was shared on Reddit, where viewers were horrified by the property.
One user commented: “No washing machine! £1550 pm and you’d have to go to the laundrette.”
Another viewer said: “When I said I like things hot and steamy in the bedroom, this is not what I meant.”
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Someone else added: “WHAT THE ACTUAL F***G FK IS THAT?! Whoever put this up should be arrested, letting agent too.”
Another user said: “Even prison cells have a window (don’t they?).”
Another person commented: “That is absolutely outrageous. £1,550.00 per month for a tiny grotty little underground flat in Bristol. How on earth can any student possibly afford this? I don’t know why anyone would want to if they could somehow afford it. It’s completely insane. I’m ranting but I’m actually lost for words.”
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“Can already smell the mould and damp in the bedroom caused by the condensation from a hot shower!” said one viewer.
However, the flat does have two saving graces – a prime location in central Bristol, based near bustling Park Street, and all bills are included in the monthly cost.
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The listing on OpenRent reads: “A 1 bedroom fully furnished basement flat situated in a 4 storey townhouse.
“The flat consists of a bedroom with shower, newly fitted kitchen, living room and separate toilet.
“There is a window by the stairwell.
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“There is no washing machine in the flat however there is a launderette 2 minutes walk away.
“All bills including water, electricity, gas, and internet are included in the monthly rental.”
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