A two-bedroom Grade II listed cottage in the Monken Hadley Conservation Area of Barnet, north London, has been listed for £500,000, with the estate agent seeking offers above that figure. The property, one of Britain's narrowest homes, features a rear garden, wooden-framed construction, and period elements.
Dimensions and Comparisons
The dwelling measures just 16ft across, with an 11ft by 10ft reception area and a 9ft by 7ft dining space overlooking the rear garden. The principal bedroom is 9ft by 8ft, matching the width of a London Underground carriage. For context, the 2009 stock Tube carriages measure 8ft 10in across, while the decommissioned D78 Stock was 9ft 4in wide. The bedroom includes fitted wardrobes and a period fireplace.
The kitchen is fully fitted with granite work surfaces and a dishwasher, and the bathroom has an overhead shower, bath, and vanity unit.
Estate Agent Description
Bennett and Hall, the estate agents marketing the property, described it as: "Charming, well-presented and sensitively restored, TWO BEDROOM grade II listed cottage. Monken Hadley is a highly sought-after conservation area close to Hadley Green, within comfortable walking distance to High Barnet underground station and High Street, with its many shops, cafés and restaurants."
Market Context
According to Rightmove, the average house price in London over the last year is £666,657, and in Barnet it is £718,839. The majority of properties sold in Barnet during the last year were flats, averaging £422,721, while semi-detached properties sold for £912,964 and terraced properties for £673,263. The listed cottage falls below both the London and Barnet averages.
This is not the first narrow home in London; a one-bedroom house in Putney, built on a former garage site and measuring 10ft 8in wide, was previously listed. Russell White, from Winkworth's Putney office, said: "It is a really cool house and is totally self-contained, which is hard to find at that price level in Putney. It is perfect for a first time buyer, a downsizer or someone looking for a base if they are working in London but living elsewhere."
