This 300-Year-Old Cottage in Wales is the Original Tiny House

Located on the island of Anglesey in Wales, this 98-square-foot, one-room cottage is believed to be the oldest building in the town of Menai Bridge – and, given it’s diminutive size, it’s also the smallest. “Details of the last occupants remain a mystery – including how long it has remained uninhabited,” notes the local newspaper, adding that the home will require “extensive renovation.”

According to records, the building which was petitioned for licence in 1687 as a house to be used by the ferryman who piloted the ferrya along the Anglesey shore. “We believe it to be the oldest building in the of Menai Bridge,” notes the company that will be selling the home when it goes up for auction on October 5, 2017. Given the small height of the undersized door, tall people who enter the home may want to wear a helmet.

When the announcement was made that the historic cottage would be sold at auction, there was immediately a huge amount of interest generated by those looking to buy the tiny character home for what it would typically cost to buy a car. generated a huge amount of interest from those hoping to snap up the character house. Shortly after the home went up for sale, Claire Blezard (spokesperson for Auction House, the firm handling the sale) told a local newspaper: “It has only just gone live on Saturday [September 9] and we have been inundated with enquiries about the property since then.”

Wedged between two larger buildings, the cottage is located just 50 metres from the banks of the strait separated the island from the mainland, and boasts waterfront views. “The property is located close to the centre of the renowned town of Menai Bridge that stands on the banks of the Menai Strait on Anglesey,” notes Auction House.

There aren’t a whole lot of architectural details left in the house, but apparently the wood-burning fireplace still works just fine; judging by the ashes spilled out, it looks like it’s been used fairly recently, which makes sense as it appears to be the sole source of heat within the house.

As you can see, the quaint historical home is in dire need of some renovations, which will be the responsibility of the new owner after the auction is complete.

The roof could definitely use some work, as a few recently added beams appear to be the only thing keeping it from outright collapse.

The buyer of the home had better know a good roofer, as the sagging roof of the 300-year-old cottage could use some serious work.

Note the lack of windows, contributing to the cave-like feel. The walls (which are also original) are constructed from rubble masonry. But if ever a home screamed out for a little shiplap and the talents of Chip and Joanna Gaines, it’s this place!

“The good news is that it is already hooked up to an electricity supply,” notes the local newspaper, “however the new owners will have to connect the house up to the water and gas mains.”