The historic carriage in Dungeness on the coast of Kent has three bedrooms It comes with chic furniture and decadent decor and a view of the iconic lighthouse next to the English Channel
A converted train carriage from the 1880s is up for sale in the UK’s only desert.
The home in question is a converted train carriage with three bedrooms and is one of about 30 railway carriages in the area. It is kitted out with chic furniture and decadent decor, you even have a window view of the iconic lighthouse, alongside being right next to the English Channel.
Based in the Dungeness headland on the coast of Kent it is a chance to own a piece of Kentish History but buying it could prove challenging. The house has three bedrooms and is one of about 30 railway carriages in the British desert. It is kitted out with chic furniture and decadent decor, you even have a window view of the iconic lighthouse, alongside being right next to the English Channel.
The master bedroom even has its own bathroom, and the two further bedrooms are well-sized, too.
As well as having picturesque views surrounding the property, a conservatory and garden are on offer alongside space for parking two cars.
But it is priced at £875,000 – and a mortgage is unlikely to be available for it. The listing reads: “Please note that we are unaware of any lenders providing mortgages on this type of house at the present time.
If any prospective buyer does have the cash to spare, the area of Dungeness is brimming with history and is loved by a few famous faces including Ed Sheeran. Artist Derek Jarman’s former home, Prospect Cottage, is only a short walk away from the carriage for those keen to have artistic neighbours. The property is currently bneing sold by The Modern House, London.
The Mirror previously told how a bright blue train carriage has been converted into a two-bed home which was put on sale for under £230,000. It was sitting on disused railway tracks in Jacksonville, Florida, in the US, in a gated section of yard under the Hart Expressway Bridge.
The unique home, that could be used as a condo or office according to realtors, has a fully-equipped kitchen with two fridge, a microwave and stove, a bathroom, dining area and lounge. Its narrow carriage wqs lined with lamps, televisions and includes plenty of storage space, including a linen closet.
Sellers said the traditional charm of the carriage is retained with old fashioned light fixtures and ornate golden lamps dotted throughout the communal carriage space. Carriage windows, meanwhile, look out onto the former railway and surrounding area, keeping the interior bright and airy.
Outside, there is an outdoor deck with grill and wash station, a shaded area and a concrete ramp providing easy access. The listing described the quirky home as a “unique and charming hidden gem”.