12-07-2025
$1.3m beach house has creepy bathroom secret
An eight-bedroom home in the UK has drawn attention not for its size or location — but for a bizarre bathroom tucked into the sizeable property.
Located in the seaside town of St Leonards-on-Sea near Hastings, East Sussex, the four-storey property has hit the market for $US885,000 ($A1.3 million).
It features multiple living rooms, two kitchens and three baths.
But one of those lavatories stands apart — outfitted with stark tile, exposed plumbing, and a steel cabinet beneath a rusting mirror, a sign posted on the wall warns, 'Cell alarm system not in operation', the New York Post reports.
The shower, which looks like it belongs in a prison, is located just off the main room.
While the property's listing does not directly mention the unconventional design, it describes the home more broadly as 'offering incredible potential for families, investors, or those seeking a unique development opportunity'.
The residence includes a ground-floor dining room, a utility room, and multiple bedrooms across all levels.
One of the bathrooms is noted as a space that would 'benefit from refurbishment'.
The property is currently being marketed by Leadenhall Estates.
The listing frames the home as a balance of period charm and renovation opportunity, stating: 'Set over four generous floors, the property combines charming character features with areas in need of modernisation — making it ideal for customisation to suit your lifestyle or vision.'
