Unusual Bathroom Design in £600k Property Sparks Online Debate
A detached four-bedroom house listed for £600,000 in Skelton, just outside York, has become the centre of attention due to a highly unconventional bathroom design. The property, marketed by Ashton Estate Agents, boasts numerous desirable features including three bathrooms, a garage, an electric vehicle charging point, a separate garden room, and even a private sauna. However, it is the ground floor WC that has captured public imagination and sparked widespread bewilderment.
Artificial Grass Walls and Fish-Themed Flooring
Photographs from the Rightmove listing reveal bathroom walls completely covered in what appears to be artificial grass or AstroTurf, complete with small yellow flowers scattered across the surface. The flooring adds another layer of peculiarity, painted a deep blue with an image of four fish swimming directly toward the toilet. This distinctive design choice stands in stark contrast to the otherwise conventional and well-appointed interior described in the property listing.
The home is presented as a "beautifully presented four-bedroom detached home" offering "tranquil village living and exceptional convenience." Internally, the property features a generous lounge with a log-burner, an impressive family room extension, a fully equipped kitchen, a second kitchen, a utility room, and that luxurious downstairs sauna. Upstairs, one bedroom even includes a Japanese soaking bath, while the garden contains a separate workshop or garden room.
Mixed Reactions from Online Commentators
Reactions on social media platforms like Reddit have ranged from horrified disbelief to amused appreciation. Many commenters expressed concerns about hygiene and practicality, with one asking "HOW DO YOU CLEAN THIS??" while another declared it "not a hygienic bathroom surface material." Some were simply baffled by the aesthetic choice, with one person questioning "Why why why" and another describing it as "the worst crazy golf hole I've ever seen."
However, not all feedback was negative. Several defenders emerged, with one commenter noting the bathroom "reminds me of the Big Breakfast house or some other ‘wacky’ late 90s set dressing so I don’t hate it." Another simply stated ".......I don't hate it," while a third suggested the unconventional design might actually help attract viewings: "I mean it's one way to guarantee viewings, I mean who doesn't want to see that in person?!"
A Truly Unique Property Feature
What makes this bathroom particularly noteworthy is its genuine originality. As one Reddit user observed: "It's rare that someone digs out a property photo of something that I've really, truly never seen before. Lots of weird stuff, sure, but usually variations on a theme. Horrifying AstroTurf Bathroom is the first truly new and unique one of the year for me."
The property listing itself acknowledges this distinctive element, describing it as "a distinctively designed ground floor WC" that "adds a further touch of character to this remarkable home." While AstroTurf is technically a brand name for artificial turf produced by an American company, the term has become genericized for all artificial grass surfaces.
The house came onto the market at the beginning of March and is described as combining "generous living space, high-quality finishes, and a highly sought-after location." Whether the unusual bathroom will prove to be a selling point or a deterrent remains to be seen, but it has certainly generated significant attention for this £600,000 property in North Yorkshire.
