A newly built home is failing to attract buyers after it was built with a lamppost blocking the front path to the house.
The house in South Shields, South Tyneside has a lamppost blocking the entrance to the property after developers failed to take into account the lamppost during the planning stages, showing the potential pitfalls when building a house.
Now the house, and the nine other newly built homes next to the lamppost house, haven’t been sold despite being on the market for seven months, with locals left baffled by the house.
All neighbouring homes remain unsold
The home is part of a 10-house development by Hepscott Developments on the street, although none of the homes have been purchased, seemingly put off by the lamppost house.
The homes are described as being part of an “exceptional new-build development” but despite being available since September the homes all still remain unsold, with the estate agents for the homes even offering six months mortgage-free as a potential incentive.
The homes are available for £235,000 each, although average house prices for the area are less than half of this.
Why was the home built like this?
The lamppost was installed prior to the construction of the house, although this was not realised by builders until after construction had already started on the development.
The developer had to lay paving stones and build a wall around the existing lamppost.
Despite initial planning approval for the homes, it appears that the last house in the row was disproportionately affected, possibly due to the presence of the lamppost.
House described as ‘ridiculous’ and ‘idiotic’
The house has prompted ridicule online and by local residents.
One local resident , who appears to have not noticed that it is a path, said: “I couldn’t believe it when I saw there was a lamppost in the middle of someone’s drive. How are you supposed to park your car? Surely that’s the whole point of having a driveway. I definitely won’t be purchasing one of these homes.”
Online comments ranged from those stating “Oh man! Imagine trying to move in!” to others simply calling the house “Idiotic” and “Ridiculous”.