'Mini mansion' of only 290sq ft goes on sale in London for £1.2 million

The exterior of the small Georgian home in London with yellow brick
(Image credit: Harding Green)

A tiny 290 sq ft single-bedroom house has gone on sale for £1.2 million in London – a price of around £4,137 per square foot.

Described as a ‘proper Chelsea gem’ by Kensington estate agents Harding Green, the property is situated in Britten Street in West London, and was recently completely refurbished.

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