Loft space put up for rent in central London… but there’s no room to stand up


A loft space too small to stand up in has been put up for rent in central London for £40 per week.

The ‘loft space’ in Paddington, Westminster, is available to rent for only £40 a week. Prospective tenants must be under 5ft 4in, willing to climb up a 10-foot ladder and can’t suffer from claustrophobia

The advert, posted on website Gumtree on January 4, comes with the disclaimer: “Please note, you cannot stand upright in the room.”

The £160 per month property needs a tenant shorter than 5 feet four inches tall and someone who can afford £80 for a two week deposit, according to the ad.

The property is only accessible by ladder and has a very low ceiling – meaning tenants cannot stand upright. It also features parquet floors and an en-suite water tank

It is advertised as being “right in the heart of Westminster,” where average property prices are over £1m.

The ad states: “We are renting this cute little loft conversion which is a former storage space. Please note you cannot stand upright in the room.”

“It comes with its own bedding (freshly washed), parquet flooring and there is enough space to store a few pieces of garment.


“The location is amazing, there are lots of shops, good transport and is right in the heart of Westminster.”

A prospective tenant would have to be quiet and act in an orderly fashion, according to the listing.

“We are generally quite easy going but do not tolerate noise at night or disorderly behaviour,” it reads.

“Ideally it would suit someone less than 5’4 tall and with no history of claustrophobia.”

“For the area the rent is very cheap and bills are included but we would like a 2 weeks deposite. (sic) Please get in touch with a few words about yourself so we have an idea of who is moving in with us.”

Read more: London Evening Stadard

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