AN entrepreneurial middle-class couple have turned the gingerbread house they built with their children into an investment opportunity.
After spending the evening building and decorating the festive confectionery dwelling, Julian and Carolyn Cook immediately looked into renting it out to desperate students on Rightmove.
Julian Cook said: “Coming up to Christmas, and with a cost of living crisis happening, we thought it would be prudent to monetise this unique, cosy home in a prime London location.
“At just £800 per month it represents excellent value. Some people have pointed out that the cost per square foot – given that it’s only six inches by ten in size – makes it comparatively more expensive than a luxury Hong Kong penthouse. But that’s where the market is right now.”
Carolyn added: “Of course, being made of biscuit, it lacks running water, and will fail all checks required for accommodation intended for human habitation. But until the council get involved we may as well make a few quid while we can.”
One student viewing the property said: “There’d be little privacy, and I’d have to get rid of all my belongings, but at least it’s central. And if the worst comes to the worst I can just eat the bloody thing.”
