Inspired by rubberneckers, man puts ‘gluten-free’ fence up for sale

Tired of rubberneckers gawking at his unusual ‘‘gluten-free fence’’, a Kapiti Coast man has listed it for sale on Trade Me.

Built from rocks and glass discs atop metal poles, the structure stretches the limits of what the word fence means – it provides no security or privacy, instead drawing people’s gaze with its unconventional design.

In the listing, seller Bob Laloli says ‘‘without any deliberation, I’m selling my fence stuff and things’’.

Laloli, who bought the Paraparaumu Beach house in January, goes on to describe the unorthodox fence as being possibly inspired ‘‘by what could be believed as a child’s sketch of raw spaghetti and meatballs’’.

It’s also a chance to get your hands on some authentic geological artefacts – as Laloli says, while the fence may only be five years old, the rocks are estimated at between 300 and 400 million years.

Laloli said the fence was ‘‘built from quality galvanised plumbing pipe probably from Bunnings and topped off with some glass power insulators’’.

‘‘This gluten-free fence really is a casserole of special and galactic ideas . . . I’ll have to sprinkle some wheat around it to keep the hipsters away.’’

Laloli was baffled by people’s intrigue with the fence, and said it would suit people who didn’t mind having their house stared and pointed at by people asking ‘‘I wonder what it is? I wonder when it’ll be finished?’’

Trade Me commenter davepro suggested the fence could help in plans to seal off Mexico from the United States: ‘‘Actually, you might do better to offer it to President Trump. He’s asking for proposals for a large, aesthetic fence.’’

Lesleyfaz suggested the fence could come in handy during a zombie apocalypse: ‘‘I think it’s made especially to keep the ‘spatially challenged’ undead from making it to your doorway.’’

Trade Me spokesman Logan Mudge said the auction was building in popularity thanks to a great description, some good pictures and solid engagement in the Q&A.

"You might do better to offer it to President Trump. He's asking for proposals for a large, aesthetic fence."

‘‘So far it’s had over 15,000 views, 22 questions and 157 watchers but the bids aren’t flooding in yet.’’

After getting sick of people’s curiosity, Bob Laloli is selling the ‘’galactic’' and ‘’gluten-free’' fence at his lower North Island home.