A bizarre ‘gothic’ house has been spotted for sale for £350,000 but the interior is entirely black and it comes with a 999 year lease.
The three-bedroom bungalow in Swinton, Greater Manchester, has drawn the attention of house-hunters for its monotone decor.
Images show the exterior of the black-walled house encircled by black wrought iron fences as a fleet of black cars sit in the driveway, giving an immediate impression of the owner’s favourite colour.
Inside, swathes of black walls envelop the living room, closely matching with the noir marble flooring that glistens in the light and the dark leather sofas that sit by the patio doors.
Two large black cages to house pets are also visible in the living room, whilst a martial arts dummy sits on the artificial lawn outside the glass patio doors.
This ‘gothic’ three-bedroom bungalow in Swinton, Greater Manchester, has drawn the attention of house-hunters for its monotone decor
Jet black walls are paired with plush raven chairs and monochromatic photographs in the dining room
The bedroom, which looks out onto the street, seems like a perfect fit for someone from the Addams Family
The kitchen boasts plenty of storage space with bright, white cabinet which contrast with the black floors and surfaces
One of the bedrooms even boasts a black coloured bathtub at the foot of a large double bed
The dining room continues the trend with black paint on three walls and black skull wallpaper on the fourth, which encircle a black dining table and chairs, which appear to have door knockers attached.
Framed photographs of motorbikes and a cow skull hanging on the wall give a Sons of Anarchy mood to the communal space.
Further images show two children’s bedrooms which, despite their young occupants, continue the dark colour scheme.
The black walls and radiator of a young boy’s bedroom are broken up by yellow and green Stone Island bedding and a framed photograph of a Stone Island badge on the windowsill.
Two large black cages to house pets are also visible in the living room, whilst a martial arts dummy sits on the artificial lawn outside the glass patio doors
Even the fittings in the bathroom have the ‘gothic’ treatment with a black toilet, black walk in shower and a black sink
Even the radiators are painted black in this property, which also features chandeliers and marble flooring
Large leather sofas are present in the living room, decorated all in black, which also features a large black mirror on the back wall
Similarly, a bedroom appearing to belong to a young girl is clad with bare black walls, which are contrasted by two Spongebob plushies and a silver toy horse on a shelf.
The walls of the children’s playroom are composed of a black, shiny PVC panel, with the room itself being packed with toys including an easel, a scooter and a playmat.
The master bedroom comes with a marble black bath sat at the foot of the bed and a walk-in wardrobe with dark clothes at the corner of the room.
Estate agents Miller Metcalfe are listing the property on Zoopla, and described the house as: ‘ Fabulous extended detached true bungalow, well presented throughout with versatile accommodation.
The back garden features a smaller out house, which appears to currently house a personal gym for the current residents
What appears to be a playroom hasn’t been spared from the dark decor, with black glittery decoration on the walls and light wooden flooring
A separate building has also been built onto the property in Swindon, giving the potential owners lots of space
The kitchen features an island for residents to sit and eat with decor including a skull and what appears to be a jet black statue of a panther in the corner
The entryway into the home carries on with a gothic vibe with a high ceiling surrounded by jet black walls, doors and floors
The kitchen features white cupboards with black countertops, light up with lighting strips underneath. A high ceiling appears to make this cosy room feel a little larger
‘Situated within a generous private gated plot, this superb home has been significantly extended and offers exceptionally well-proportioned living space that must be seen in person to be fully appreciated.
‘Rarely do homes of this type remain on the market for long and as such, an early internal viewing is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.’
Miller Metcalfe also make a stunning revelation in the description that the property is 95 years into a 999 year lease – with 904 years left meaning the lease is expected to end on 25/03/2927.
One particular house-hunter shared the unique house on social media on (12 FEB), writing: ‘Back in black’.
One person commented on the post: ‘That tunnel-like black playroom is one of the most joyless things I’ve ever seen.’
Another person wrote: ‘The black decor isn’t even the only odd thing about this house. There is also a bed right next to a bathtub in the loft, large animal cages in the garden, and so many external doors.’
A third commented: ‘I almost missed the bath at the end of the bed. So, someone does want a black room after all, I often wonder who the really dark rooms in Ikea are meant for.’
The black colour scheme even extends into the bedrooms, with black walls, floors and blinds and mostly black bed sheets
Dark leather sofas sit by the patio doors which open into the garden on top of, for a welcome change, wooden flooring
The dining room continues the trend with black paint on three walls and black skull wallpaper on the fourth, which encircle a black dining table and chairs, which appear to have door knockers attached
One of the bedrooms has its very own black bathtub, and the long rooms stretches out to include a walk in wardrobe
There is a space out back for the new owners to renovate kept private with the presence of large black fences
Another added: ‘No big surprise that there is a fleet of blacked out Range Rovers, and a Stone Island bedspread.’
A fifth commented: ‘I even liked how all their clothes were black. They’ve certainly committed to the look.’
A spokesperson for Miller Metcalfe said: ‘This home is certainly unique. The current owners have made many significant upgrades, all to a high specification.
‘Sitting within a private plot behind electronically controlled gates, the well-proportioned and versatile living space is complemented by various outbuildings that offer a wide variety of usages.
‘There is even further land available to buy if required.
‘It’s unlikely you will find another property the same as this one and an internal viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the size and finer features on offer.’
