Studio flat hits market for £60,000 — but it’s an absolutely tiny ‘shoebox’
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A studio flat by the seaside has hit the market for just £60,000 – but as the price would suggest, the space is somewhat tight. Found just minutes from the beach in Worthing, West Sussex, the property features a bed positioned right in the middle of the room, mere inches from the kitchen surfaces.
![[Studio Apartment - Clifton Road, Worthing, BN11 (Picture: Michael Jones and Co.)]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_233103991-14d6.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Listed as a one-bedroom studio apartment, its compact layout isn’t a total surprise. Cosy is an understatement though: the main room, which currently houses a desk, double bed, and kitchenette, measures 4.39m by 3.30m, contributing to a total area of 17.9 square metres.
![[Studio Apartment - Clifton Road, Worthing, BN11 (Picture: Michael Jones and Co.)]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_233103942-e4a5.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
To put that into perspective, newly-built or converted studio flats in the UK are now subject to a minimum size requirement of 37 square metres, more than double this home. Though the new owner will undoubtedly be cooking their dinner just a few steps from where they’ll rest their head at night, there is at least some differentiation between the toilet and the main living area — the shower and loo can be found in a separate room, jutting off the main space.
![[Studio Apartment - Clifton Road, Worthing, BN11 (Picture: Michael Jones and Co.)]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_233103943-dbac.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Yes, it might be cramped, but it’s significantly cheaper than the going rate for the area. According to data from Rightmove, the average house price in Worthing over the last year was £396,550 – higher than the national average of £267,200, as per Zoopla’s figures.
![[Studio Apartment - Clifton Road, Worthing, BN11 (Picture: Michael Jones and Co.)]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_233103990-6bbe.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
This is likely because of the limited space it offers, but also because of the fact it’s being auctioned, which often means property prices are reduced for homes that need to sell quickly. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video.
