Tenants at tiny £1,600-a-month studio flat asked to water landlady’s 24 pot plants

Would-be tenants at the pokey £1,600-a-month studio flat have been asked to water all of the tenant’s 24 pot plants – and will have to sleep on a bunk bed above their desk

A tiny studio flat in London has been put on the market for £1,600-a-month – and would-be tenants have been asked to water all of the landlady’s 24 pot plants.

The one-bed pad is so cramped the bed is on a bespoke shelf with no headroom, and is accessed via a steep ladder. There is a work-from-home desk directly underneath, plus a wardrobe and drawers. Just a few feet away is a two-seater sofa and a dining table with four seats right next to a pokey kitchenette. A separate bathroom also a shower cubicle, toilet and basin.

Bills, except electricity, are included, but there is no parking or a garden, and pets are banned. But despite the lack of space, the owner of the property has managed to fit in a total of 24 pot plants around the flat, including one in the toilet.

They are described in the listing as “only a few”, and anyone living there has been asked to water them. A notice reads: “Taking care of the owner’s plants would be greatly appreciated, but not burdensome. As there are only a few as shown in the pictures.”

The bedsit, in Schwartz Wharf, Hackney Wick, east London, is being let by OpenRent. As well as the sky-high rent, a deposit of £1,846.15 is also required. The full listing reads: “Be the first to call this fully furnished studio flat your own. This tastefully decorated and fully equipped apartment offers all the comforts of modern living.

“Featuring a fully stocked kitchen with all necessary appliances and kitchenware, you’ll have everything you need to whip up delicious meals from the comfort of your own home. And with all bills included, including a fast fibre Internet connection, you’ll have one less thing to worry about each month.

“The only excluded utility is electricity, which you’ll be responsible for. You’ll find a cosy living space that’s perfect for one person. The flat faces the serene bike parking area, ensuring a quiet and peaceful atmosphere for you to unwind after a long day. Located in the heart of vibrant Hackney Wick, you’re just moments away from the bustling energy and excitement that this area has to offer. With the Hackney Wick Overground station just a two-minute walk away, commuting and exploring the city couldn’t be easier.

“And for nature lovers, Victoria Park is just a stone’s throw away, providing a tranquil retreat amidst the urban landscape. This sublet opportunity is available for a minimum of six months, starting from November 1. Taking care of the owner’s plants would be greatly appreciated but not burdensome, as there are only a few as shown in the pictures. When it’s time to rest, you’ll be pleased to find a memory foam super king-size mattress for ultimate comfort.”