A skinny home less than 9 feet wide is on sale in London for just over $1.5 million, and its architect says it's perfect for a family

Maria NoyenJul 16, 2022, 16:03 IST

The skinny house is located in Hackney, London.Ståle Eriksen/Dexters, Dexters

A house less than nine feet wide is on sale in London for just over $1.5 million.
Despite a slender look, the property has an open floor plan and two spacious double bedrooms.

A house less than nine feet wide that's nestled in between two larger homes is on the market in London, UK, for £1.3 million, or just over $1.5 million.

The house is less than nine-feet wide.Ståle Eriksen/Dexters

According to the listing, the narrow home is in the neighborhood of Hackney in East London, and the closest train station is less than a mile away.

The skinny home is located in Hackney.Google Maps, Ståle Eriksen/Dexters

The tiny property, which spans just under 900 square feet, has a modern appearance despite the fact it used to be a Victorian coach house, Martin Reynolds, the architect behind the design, told Insider.

Coach houses were where horses and carriages were historically kept.Ståle Eriksen/Dexters

The tiny property, which spans just under 900 square feet, has a modern appearance despite the fact it used to be a Victorian coach house, Martin Reynolds, the architect behind the design, told Insider.

Reynolds said before the renovation was commissioned in 2000, the narrow house was used as an artist's studio that "was pretty basic."

Renovations have been to the house over the course of two decades.Ståle Eriksen/Dexters

At first, it was difficult to turn the small space into a livable home, but one of the ways they created a feeling of spaciousness was through the staircase, Reynolds said. "The staircase upstairs became part of the furniture," he added. It could be a place to sit, play, and enjoy, which helped develop a sense of openness.

The staircase has multiple purposes, Martin Reynolds said.Ståle Erikson/Dexters

At first, it was difficult to turn the small space into a livable home, but one of the ways they created a feeling of spaciousness was through the staircase, Reynolds said. "The staircase upstairs became part of the furniture," he added. It could be a place to sit, play, and enjoy, which helped develop a sense of openness.

Per the floor plans, the ground floor opens up into a long kitchen, which is fitted with wooden cabinets, a stovetop, and an oven.

There is access to the reception room from the kitchen.Ståle Eriksen/Dexters

Upstairs, two double bedrooms encompass the first and second floors. This one also appears to have a skylight to boost the amount of sunshine the space can get.

One of the double bedrooms.Ståle Eriksen/Dexters

All the way down on the lower ground floor is the polished-looking bathroom, which comes with a standalone tub and a skylight, allowing natural light to stream in.

The bathroom is on the lower ground floor.TK

Down the hallway from the kitchen is the minimalistic reception room, a geometric space that Reynolds said was finished by local company Adam Lloyd Construction.

The house has been designed to maximize light.Jean-Pierre Bonello/Dexters

The reception room also comes equipped with a decked terrace, partially covered by the shade of a tree. According to the listing, it's the perfect spot for some alfresco dining.

The outdoor space.Jean-Pierre Bonello/Dexters

The reception room also comes equipped with a decked terrace, partially covered by the shade of a tree. According to the listing, it's the perfect spot for some alfresco dining.

Future owners of the slim property have the opportunity via planning permission to add a further bedroom if they'd like, Reynolds said. But as it stands today, he said the narrow house is an ideal home for a small family.

The green space has a secret garden atmosphere.Dexters

Future owners of the slim property have the opportunity via planning permission to add a further bedroom if they'd like, Reynolds said. But as it stands today, he said the narrow house is an ideal home for a small family.

And while it's by far the skinniest home Reynolds has ever worked on, he said narrow-style living could very well become more common. "It's a lot more possible and more prevalent because people are looking to maximize the odd space between things to actually put in a new building," he said.

The skinny house at twilight.Ståle Eriksen/Dexters

And while it's by far the skinniest home Reynolds has ever worked on, he said narrow-style living could very well become more common. "It's a lot more possible and more prevalent because people are looking to maximize the odd space between things to actually put in a new building," he said.

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A skinny home less than 9 feet wide is on sale in London for just over $1.5 million, and its architect says it's perfect for a family

A house less than nine feet wide that's nestled in between two larger homes is on the market in London, UK, for £1.3 million, or just over $1.5 million.

According to the listing, the narrow home is in the neighborhood of Hackney in East London, and the closest train station is less than a mile away.

The tiny property, which spans just under 900 square feet, has a modern appearance despite the fact it used to be a Victorian coach house, Martin Reynolds, the architect behind the design, told Insider.

Reynolds said before the renovation was commissioned in 2000, the narrow house was used as an artist's studio that "was pretty basic."

Per the floor plans, the ground floor opens up into a long kitchen, which is fitted with wooden cabinets, a stovetop, and an oven.

Upstairs, two double bedrooms encompass the first and second floors. This one also appears to have a skylight to boost the amount of sunshine the space can get.

All the way down on the lower ground floor is the polished-looking bathroom, which comes with a standalone tub and a skylight, allowing natural light to stream in.

Down the hallway from the kitchen is the minimalistic reception room, a geometric space that Reynolds said was finished by local company Adam Lloyd Construction.

The reception room also comes equipped with a decked terrace, partially covered by the shade of a tree. According to the listing, it's the perfect spot for some alfresco dining.

Future owners of the slim property have the opportunity via planning permission to add a further bedroom if they'd like, Reynolds said. But as it stands today, he said the narrow house is an ideal home for a small family.

And while it's by far the skinniest home Reynolds has ever worked on, he said narrow-style living could very well become more common. "It's a lot more possible and more prevalent because people are looking to maximize the odd space between things to actually put in a new building," he said.