Flat with picturesque river view sells for just £1 because it is impossible to access and has never been occupied
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It has no external doors and there is no formal access route into the flat – which boasts a window overlooking the river Nene - from either neighbouring business. The auction details state: "This is an opportunity to acquire a flying freehold which extends over part of a vehicular access passageway and comprises a single, currently inaccessible room, measuring approximately 12 sq m. "There is limited information and we have not, at this stage, gained access." Auctions partner Victoria Reek described the curious property as "certainly one of the weirdest ones we've had at auction", and admitted it was "probably just full of cobwebs".
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