A former ‘Ferryman’s Cottage’ in Menai Bridge, built in the 17th century has been sold at a property auction in Bangor.
Nestled away near the foot of the suspension bridge, the cottage measures just 98sq.ft (approx 9.1 m2) – just slightly bigger than the smallest house in Great Britain.
The unusually small cottage has just one room – and entrance is through an undersized door, which may prove problematic for tall people. The walls are made from rubble masonry which has been painted white and has an original grouted slate roof. The property also has the original 17th century hearth.
The former ‘Ferryman’s Cottage’ in Menai Bridge sold for £33,000
It’s not known how long the property has been uninhabited and there was a ‘small catch’ with this property, the new owner will need to fully renovate the historical building, which is a poor state of repair. The good news it does have an electricity supply, however the new owners will have to connect the house to the water and gas mains.
The Grade II listed building which is thought to have been built in 1687, was used as a house for ferryman using the Anglesey shore. The house is believed to be the oldest building in the town of Menai Bridge and is set between two houses on the west side of Beach Road, close to the Menai Strait.
The house was described as ‘possibly the oldest and the smallest house currently up for sale in Wales’ and offering a ‘unique opportunity’ as a ‘building of historical interest.’
The property, which had a guide price of just £10,000-£15,000, generated a huge amount of interest and was sold last night by Auction House Wales, at their regular auction at Bangor City Football Club. after a rally of bids the property finally sold for £33,000 to the lucky bidder.
The cottage will need complete restoration
