A woman was mortified when she went to view a cosy £500-per-month apartment – only to find it was a tiny cupboard under the stairs like HARRY POTTER.
Alex Lomax was stunned when the ‘bedsit’ she went to view turned out to be a slim mattress in a cloakroom under the stairs – with no window or bathroom.
The 23-year-old could not stop laughing when she realised the tiny accommodation in Clapham, south London, bore a striking resemblance to the cupboard under the stairs boy wizard Harry Potter was forced to inhabit by his cruel aunt and uncle.
The room lacked any utilities, but did come with a carton of Daz on the floor and coats hanging from hooks – and is still on the market for the same price as a two-bedroom house in Burnley, Lancs..
She said: “I didn’t even stay long enough to check if there was a mattress, and the landlord seemed absolutely serious.
“I asked him if he was joking and he seemed shocked I’d even asked.”
“I took the pics secretly when he was making himself a cup of coffee, the cupboard was right next to the kitchen.
“I expected a normal single room, definitely not this. I left as quickly as I could.”
The ad was posted on site London2let and reads: “One single furnished room available.
“We are looking for a friendly, open-minded and outgoing person to join our houseshare in a great period house in Clapham.
“We’re a good bunch and like to chill out a lot together – not really looking for somebody that just wants to stay in their room. Room comes with a bed.
“Bills to be shared – approx. £60 per month each. Easy access to local tube stations.”
