Our tiny house is the size of a garage, cost just £35,000 to build and has 2 floors

A COUPLE have revealed they have managed to build a very small house to live in for just £35,000.

Brooke and Sol’s house is only 110 meters high, making it about the size of a large garage.

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However, despite the small size of the house, the couple has managed to equip it with everything they need.

The home’s kitchen and living room are all open plan, giving the place a spacious feel.

In one corner of the room there is a large red corner sofa and on the other side of the house there is a stylish wooden dining table.

The kitchen has a huge oven and plenty of counter space so the couple can prepare all their favorite meals.

“We have plenty of storage with shelves and cabinets,” Brooke said in a video on her TikTok channel.

The bathroom has a huge walk-in shower and a beautiful hexagonal sink.

“That was all built by Sol, he’s a very talented craftsman,” Brooke said.

The tiny house even has two floors, with the couple’s bedroom at the top of the stairs.

“One of the things we love about this house is the high ceilings,” Brooke said.

“It allows us to stand in our loft, and really opens up the space.”

The coupling video, posted under the username @mindful.in.mainehas probably impressed a lot of people as it has over 729,000 views on the video sharing platform.

TikTok users rushed to the video’s comments section to share their thoughts.

One person said, “This kitchen has more counter space than most apartments!”

A second person said: “OMG this is beautiful.”

Frequently asked questions about Tiny Homes

The Tiny House movement started in the US before gaining popularity in Britain.

What is a tiny house?

Tiny houses are small, fully equipped living spaces designed to help you live a more sustainable, off-grid lifestyle. Although they vary in size and shape, small homes typically have a capacity between 150 and 500 square feet, are made of durable materials, and are easier (and cheaper) to maintain than traditional brick homes.

Are tiny houses legal in Britain?

As long as the small house does not exceed 19.8 x 6.7 meters, it is defined as a caravan in UK law. That is why tiny houses are classified as legal additional living space.

Can you get a mortgage for a tiny house?

The small size and relatively low cost of small homes means that they generally do not qualify for a mortgage. However, there are plenty of options for taking out a loan to finance your dreams of the perfect, portable home.

A third person said: “I’m going to build a tiny house when I’m older! So excited.”

Living in a tiny house is a great way to save money for a house while still being independent.

As the cost of living crisis continues to weigh, more and more adults are struggling to get onto the property ladder and are opting to stay in their family home for longer.

The 2021 census showed that more than half of people aged 23 and under still live with their parents.

The average price of a house in Britain was £285,000 in March 2023, rising to a whopping £735,254, which is completely unaffordable for many.

Furthermore, research from the Resolution Foundation shows that the average down payment for a first-time buyer has tripled from 5 percent of the property price in 1989 to 15 percent in 2019.

This means buyers will have to save for much longer and use a greater percentage of their income to get onto the property ladder.

Recent research from property site Zoopla found that 42 per cent of adults under 40 who don’t yet own a home have given up due to the astronomical costs of buying a home.

This included 38 percent of people earning more than £60,000 (almost double the average salary for the UK).