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Home's tiny 'prison cell' garden facing ridicule for 'triggering claustrophobia'

Space is a luxury when it comes to property, but this home's tiny garden is stretching the truth a little too far for some house hunters online.

A one bedroom home priced at £185,000 described its estate agents as 'super quirky' is causing a stir online.

Indeed, one person's slice of paradise is another's claustrophobic nightmare.

Whilst its marketed to be 'incredibly popular' with couples, the listing has become infamous online for its 'compact courtyard', The Mirror reported.

The decked area brings the outside in - but not enough for some.

The tiny compact garden faced a deluge of online ridicule as people compared it to a 'containment cell'.

The home's 'compact courtyard' has faced some harsh remarks online (Rightmove)

One person commented on Twitter : "It's actually pretty nice inside, a bit weird and a funny shape, but quite nice.

"For 'compact courtyard garden' read 'wood-panelled shower cubicle with no views and no actual shower'."

Another person wrote: "‘Fresh air cell’ seems a good fit. Rolling on the floor laughing."

A third posted: "Somewhere to relax after work" alongside a picture of Edvard Munch's The Scream.

While someone else proclaimed: "I love how it talks about the area being great for children, with play-parks, nurseries, schools etc.

"Sorry, where the f**k am I storing the child in this property? The open-air, timber decking clad, child containment cell?"

And a different user added: "That is triggering my claustrophobia just thinking about it."

However, not everyone disliked the space as some saw the appeal - claiming it would make a great low-maintenance outdoor space.

A seventh person pointed out: "Low maintenance, into it."

The one bedroom home is being advertised to professional couples (Rightmove)

The description on Rightmove for the in Sheffield home reads: "An incredibly rare opportunity has arisen to purchase this super quirky and individually designed one double bedroomed, bay windowed terraced property.

"With accommodation spanning over three floors that offer a light, spacious and contemporary feel, number 30 will be incredibly popular with the professional couple, first-time buyer and those looking to invest in equal measures.

"With private compact courtyard garden, it's easy to say that viewing is absolutely essential to do full justice to this property. Perfectly placed on this well sought after residential road within a short stroll oh Sharrow Vale with its array of independent cafes, eateries, shops, Dyson place, Endcliffe park is also on hand as is central Sheffield, universities, hospitals and of course The Peak District is right next door."

Whitehornes Estate Agents and Rightmove have been contacted for comment.

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