This house is a little bit special
IS this the smallest house in Greater Manchester? At just 176sq ft this onebedroom cottage may be tiny but it is proving a big talking point in the quiet market town of Edgeley, in Stockport.
It started life as a stables but don’t worry, it doesn’t come with any livestock and has been brought up to date over the past 300 years, with everything a modern home needs.
It was built in 1795 for one of the region’s wealthiest men, William Sykes, who set up a successful bleaching company in Edgeley as part of his family’s estate.
According to Joules Estate Agents: ‘It is the smallest home we have ever sold but it has got the biggest heart’. Inside, the cottage boasts a cosy living room, with space for a sofa and a small coffee table. Leading off the main reception area is the kitchen, which is just about big enough to make a meal and a separate bathroom, with a shower and sink basin.
Steps lead up from the living area to the mezzanine bedroom which, if you are particularly tall ,may not be for you.
Outside there is a private walled garden.
The property is in the heart of the Alexandra Park conservation area and just a stone’s throw from Sykes reservoir. And this tiny piece of local history could be yours for just £70,000.
However, there is a slight catch: Only cash buyers can bid, as according to the advert ‘it is not deemed a suitable security for mortgage lending purposes’.