Britain's 'tiniest' house overlooking castle in 'idyllic' area costing just £30,000

A tiny cottage which has been dubbed the 'smallest home in Britain' is set to go under the hammer for a mere £30,000. The 'unusual and quirky' property in north Wales may be minute but it is found in an 'idyllic' area that's surrounded by some famous landmarks.

The small house called 'Bryn Tirion' in Harlech overlooks the town's famous medieval tower, Cardigan Bay, Harlech Castle and Snowdonia Mountain Range. The Grade II listed property spans just 4.6 metres in length, 3.3 metres in width and stands just 5.2 metres high, but it holds heaps of history dating back to 1841.

Despite its super cheap price, the cottage needs a lot of TLC and its new owners will have their work cut out. Although described by Tom Parry estate agents as a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity, the buyer will have to see past its current, derelict state as the second floor has disintegrated along with the inner walls.

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Tom Parry estate agents say the property is a 'quaint, compact gem and a wonderful opportunity to be creative from a blank-canvas'. But while it "could be many things to many people" as the estate agents say, it will be a large project for the person who decides to take it on.

The property currently has a stone floor, two windows to the front and a door. Around 50 years ago the house was inhabited but more recently it has been used as a workshop and currently does not have any services connected.

The views from the front of Bryntirion are outstanding - far reaching over the town of Harlech, towards the Castle, Cardigan Bay and the