Britain’s ‘smallest’ house is so tiny no one lives there

Fancy visiting the smallest home in Britain? (Picture: Ken Welsh/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Two tiny windows, a stocky door, and a facade that abruptly comes to an end halfway up the drainpipe of the neighbouring home. Britain’s smallest home is tucked away in Conwy, a market town in north Wales. Painted a particularly bright shade of red, it measures a mere 72 inches across, 122 high, and 120 deep. Despite its little stature, it manages to fit in a few amenities, including an upstairs bedroom and a small living room downstairs. Understandably, because of its size, no one lives in it. But things haven’t always been this way. During the 19th century, 11 Lower Gate Street was lived in by couples, as well as single people, but it dates back to the 16th century. Records show it was bought in 1891 by a local fisherman, Robert Jones, for £20, and a plaque inside the homes shows for that price, he also inherited a sitting tenant – who also went by the name of Robert Jones. For nine years, renter Robert (who was supposedly an impressive 6″3, which wouldn’t have made things very comfortable) happily spent his days inside the unique property. Ready to start your homebuying journey? You can access completely fee-free mortgage advice with London & Country (L&C) Mortgages, a partner of Metro. Customers benefit from: – Award winning service from the UK’s leading mortgage broker – Expert advisors on hand 7 days a week – Access to 1000s of mortgage deals from across the market Unlike many mortgage brokers, L&C won’t charge you a fee for their advice. Find out how much you could borrow online Mortgage service provided by London & Country Mortgages (L&C), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (registered number: 143002). The FCA does not regulate most Buy to Let mortgages. Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. That all came to an end in 1900, when the local authorities eventually declared it completely unfit for human habitation. The home dates back to the 16th century (Picture: Ken Welsh/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Determined to ascertain whether the home was indeed the smallest in Britain, landlord Robert toured the nations and measured other similarly small dwellings, and he eventually found his answer. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. It did lay claim to the title of Britain’s smallest home, which was later confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records. Had he not embarked on this mission, the home could have faced demolition, but instead, Robert was able to turn it into the tourist attraction it is today. Interested in visiting? It costs £1.50 for adults, while children under 16 can have a look around for the fair price of £1. Britain’s smallest house hasn’t been without its visitors over the years. Writing on TripAdvisor, Familia Viajera described it as an ‘incredible place with a lot of history’. They added: ‘This small house is a true symbol of old Conwy. It is impossible to pass by without stopping to imagine how people lived here many centuries ago. No one has lived here since 1900, because it’s just too small (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo) ‘Small, but full of charm and very special; an authentic connection to the city’s history.’ Another visitor, with the handle @824emmak, described the home as ‘cute and nostalgic,’ reminisicing on her childhood visits which she ended up wanting to recreate with her own family. Naturally, because the home is so teeny, any visit won’t be too long. Caroline Mellor spent ‘only a few minutes’ inside, and felt it was ‘unbelievable that two people actually lived there’. Others have wondered where the facilities are, as visitors have noticed the Conwy home is without a bathroom, or even a small loo. During this time period, though, it was common for toilets to be outside, while a portable metal tin would be filled with hot water and served as a bath. It costs £1.50 for adults to visit, and a quid for kids (Picture: RDImages/Epics/Getty Images) The world’s most unique homes Elsewhere, Metro has previously investigated some of the world’s most unique homes. The world’s loneliest house is the sole property on an isolated island, population: zero. Sitting south of Iceland, Elliðaey Island is part of the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, a group of 18 islands with a total population of 4,414. And right in Elliðaey’s middle is the white house, a property completely shrouded in mystery and abandoned for years. The world’s smallest tiny home also measures in at just 19.46 square feet. Reckon you could live in such a small space? (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo) Levi Kelly decided to build the teeny property in a bid to win a Guinness World Record. Still, he didn’t scrimp on the essentials, as it’s fitted with everything a regular house would have, including a bed, kitchen, hot water, a toilet, a shower and even air conditioning. The definition of a tiny home, as outlined by the International Residential Code, necessitates the space being no bigger than an ergonomic 400 square feet – which Levi has certainly mastered. And if you thought you were struggling for space in your city rental, spare a thought for the ‘thinnest house’ in the world. At its tightest point, Keret House in Warsaw, Poland, is just 92 centimetres (3.02 ft), while the widest is 152 centimetres (4.99 ft). Cosy, hey? Do you have a story you’d like to share? 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