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Outrage as flat with 'prison cell' bedroom advertised online for £1.8k a month

A flat for sale has caused outrage online with one of the bedrooms described as being like a "prison cell".

The flat in south east London is a prime example of how little you get for your money in the current state of the housing market, with many potential buyers voicing their disgust at the extortionate price tag.

According to Manchester Evening News, one of the property's bedroom in particular has attracted harsh criticism.

The tiny room has been likened to a prison cell, with many viewers arguing it is only big enough to be considered "storage space at best" and slamming "shameful" landlords for trying to market the flat as a three-bedroom property.

The flat costs £1,800 a month. (OpenRent)

The advertisement for flat in Woolwich can be found on property site OpenRent.

In many ways, the flat has a great deal going for it - it has two bright double bedrooms, an open plan living area, and it is only a five minute walk to both Woolwich Arsenal and Woolwich DLR stations, reports MyLondon.

Though now converted, the was originally built in 1912 and it is Grade II listed.

The furnished flat is looking for long-term tenant for a minimum of a year, and boasts two large windows, complete with storage and a feature window and there is access to a garden.

However, the third bedroom is definitely on the small side, and has even been described as being like a “prison cell” by disgruntled social media users.

One said: “You’re doing 20 years for £1.8k a month," whilst another joked: “Prisoners in Sweden live better than Londoners.”

One Twitter user said: “They get away with murder, its greed, prices are beyond a joke.. but alas they get it because people are desperate.. and there is NO affordable Housing.”

Another added: “That's a cupboard, walk in wardrobe, storage space, at best. Never a bedroom. Shame on the landlords.”

The living room of the property. (OpenRent)

A third even went so far as to say: “Jail would be better. No bills, guaranteed room, bed, heat, food 3 times a day, gym, games rooms, libraries, education/qualifications, doctors etc on hand, socialising, visits, work, 24 hour security.”

The listing offers a more generous description of the Woolwich flat, with estate agents stating: “This beautiful apartment consists of two double rooms and one single room which can be used as a study room or bedroom. It has its own single bed and double wardrobe.

As far as rent prices go, Woolwich is rarely considered one of the more expensive places to live in the capital.

The most expensive borough is unsurprisingly Kensington and Chelsea where the average rental cost is £3,960 per month. That works out to around £990 per week.

Kitchen area. (OpenRent)

Close behind was Westminster, where the average rent was £3,870 per month, and in third place was the City of London, where the rent was significantly less at £2,760.

And super-trendy Camden was fourth with an average rent of £2,620.

On the other end of the scale, Havering came in cheapest, with an average monthly rent of just £1,170, which works out to just £41.70 per day.

The second cheapest borough was Bexley with a rent of £1,200 and right above was Hillingdon with £1,210.

For more properties, visit: https://www.openrent.co.uk.

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