Someone is leasing their shed for £1,300/month.

The London property market is known for its unpredictable and sometimes outrageous offerings. From exorbitant prices for cramped rooms to landlords who refuse to fix essential amenities, the tales of renting in the city seem to be never-ending. But just when we thought we had heard it all, a new low has been reached. Can you believe that someone is actually renting out their garden shed for a whopping £1,300 per month?

Yes, you read that right. This "outstanding studio annexe" is located in the back garden of a semi-detached house in Abbey Wood, a neighborhood in Zone 4. And as expected, it is not very spacious. The pictures on the Rightmove listing show a small kitchen without any windows, a room barely big enough for a double bed, and a tiny bathroom with a shower. On top of the hefty monthly rent, the deposit is a whopping £1,614.

But hey, at least you'll have space to do your laundry. Oh, and did I mention that you'll be sharing the garden with a dog kennel? So, if you have allergies, this might not be the place for you. The news of this rental has caused a stir on Reddit, with users making jokes and poking fun at the absurdity of the situation.

Some commented on the irony of sitting in your planter and waving to the landlord from your "large wooden garden." Others wondered how much the dog house would go for. And there were also concerns about having to deal with the landlord's children playing near the shed. One user even described the listing as "dystopian."

But this is not the first bizarre property opportunity to arise in London. Last month, a basement area of a ground floor flat in South London was sold for just £5,000. But there was a catch - the new owners were expected to dig out their own flat. Yes, you read that correctly. They had to excavate the area below the ground floor to create a new self-contained flat. And the plot is leasehold with 112 years left on the lease.

And let's not forget the double rooftop space in South Kensington that was on the market for a whopping £200,000. The estate agent touted it as a "rare chance to create a bespoke living space or potentially lucrative development." But any changes would require planning and permissions. The location of the rooftops is a prime spot, near popular shopping and museum areas, as well as the beautiful Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park.

So, whether it's a basement flat that you have to dig yourself, a double rooftop space, or a glorified shed for £1,300 per month, London never fails to surprise us. Have you come across any wild property stories in the city? Share them with us by emailing [email] - we'd love to hear about them! Stay tuned for more latest news from the capital on The Agency's London news hub.

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