Homes under the Hammer star Martin Roberts is left stunned when he makes a surprising discovery in a ‘tired and dated’ flat that has ‘not been touched since it was built’

Homes Under The Hammer returned for a new series on Tuesday, but presenter Martin Roberts was left stunned after making an unexpected discovery in a ‘no-go’ house.

Martin, 60, climbed a flight of stairs in the apartment building and pointed out that being on the third floor is something to avoid for anyone with a disability.

He went on to say that the flat did not look in bad condition, but it did look tired and dated before he moved in.

When he walked in, he was blown away by the design of one item in the kitchen, as he pointed out that “everything in this house says it hasn’t been touched since maybe it was built.”

He then approached a green kitchen unit which he was shocked to see had fallen through due to the springs no longer working.

He approached a green kitchen unit which he was shocked to see had fallen through due to the springs no longer working.

Bewildered as to how the appliance had somehow fallen into such a state of disrepair, he said: ‘Look at this kitchen unit, it’s sprung. That’s a spring to cushion this if it falls,” he said as the closet door fell.

Addressing the camera, his next comment seemed more tongue-in-cheek as he joked, “They really used to know what they were doing.”

It wasn’t all doom and gloom for this particular property, however, as he was full of praise for a living room that he said was an ‘amazing space’.

Martin added: ‘The flat in general, yes it needs a revamp but what you have here is something you don’t get in modern flats and that is [an abundance of] room

‘For the money it’s fantastic! And there’s one last bonus,” the BBC star said as the camera followed him.

Martin went to the balcony of the property and continued: ‘Obviously you have the communal garden downstairs, but what about this?

‘Your own balcony and it’s just a nice piece of outdoor space’.

Estate agent Charlotte Anning agreed with Martin’s assessment, saying: ‘There’s a lot going for it, the room sizes, balcony and communal areas are well maintained which is great for potential buyers.’

Homes Under The Hammer can be viewed on BBC iPlayer.

It wasn’t all doom and gloom for this particular property, however, as he was full of praise for a living room that he said was an ‘amazing space’.

Martin added: ‘The flat in general, yes it needs a revamp but what you have here is something you don’t get in modern flats and that is [an abundance of] room