Quirky 1-bed flat is spacious for London – and it comes with even BIGGER surprise
A STUNNING studio flat has gone on the market for £1,200 a month - and there's an huge surprise awaiting the new tenant.
The home in Brixton Hill is surprisingly spacious for a London pad, but that won't be the only reason would-be residents will be queuing up to view it.
Amazingly, the property has a 25-metre swimming pool right outside the front door.
And it's believed to be one of fewer than 130 private pools in the capital.
An ad for the home on Gumtree reveals the tenant will have "exclusive residents'-only access to an open-air swimming pool, which is beautifully lit in the evening".
However, even those who don't like taking a dip will find much to like.
The top floor apartment, which lies in a gated development, has access to a communal roof terrace.
Inside the studio, viewers will find a living space divided between a reception room and a bedroom.
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A doorway near the bed leads through into fitted kitchen, while another door will take visitors into an en suite bathroom.
The owner has furnished the flat with quirky vintage-style posters, a full-length mirror and a shelving unit displaying a terrarium and a typewriter.
Brixton Tube station is a ten-minute bus ride away from the flats, and both heating and hot water are included in the price.
The owner called the block "unique and stunning".
Many other properties at a similar price point offer slightly less bang for a renter's buck.
A studio in trendy East London is marketed at £1,100 a month - but the new tenant will have to sleep in a bizarre plywood box suspended close to the ceiling.
The alarming sleeping arrangement means the occupant must climb a builder's ladder through a tiny gap to get some shut-eye.
GOING SWIMMINGLY
Elsewhere, a property in Notting Hill is on the market for a little under £800 a month - but it's missing one essential feature.
While the studio offers a shower, there's no toilet to be found.
The situation is must brighter for those with plenty of cash.
Those with £4million to spare are invited to view a spectacular 'hidden house' a stone's throw from Notting Hill Gate Tube station.
The amazing property is completely invisible from the street.
But once the lucky new owner makes their way to a secret door, they'll find a whopping five-bed home spread over 3,000 square feet.
RENTING RIGHTS
Although the property in Brixton appears to be more spacious than some other homes for rent on the market, it's good to know your rights.
Your property must be fit to live in and be safe, healthy and free from things that could cause serious harm.
If your house falls below these standards, you could take your landlord to court.
There are also rules in place to stop overcrowding in small houses.
To find out if your house is overcrowded, count the number of people living there (a child aged 10 or over counts as a person), and count the number of bedrooms and living rooms.
A maximum of two people to one room is allowed, as well as a maximum of three people to two rooms, and three people to five rooms.
You can check to see whether your home is overcrowded using
Citizens Advice says you should complain to your landlord if your home doesn't meet these standards, or you're unhappy with your living conditions.
You should put your complaints down in writing, either in a letter or email, so you have evidence of your conversation.
If your landlord doesn't fix the problem, you should tell your local council - again, make sure you email or send a letter.
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You can find which one is yours using the
Send a copy of any evidence following your call or with your letter, for example photos showing the problem.
