From a Hobbit house to your own island paradise - property website Rightmove is marking its 25th anniversary by revealing the 25 listings that set the internet alight.
The internet agent has picked properties that became viral sensations throughout more than two decades of listings - featuring some extraordinary homes.
"From a house with its own Tardis, to a home with a sculptural shark crashing through its roof, we’ve picked 25 homes that have made quite the splash over the years," a spokesperson said.
"With the UK’s largest choice of homes and billions of visits to Rightmove each year, these homes demonstrate the uniqueness of the properties you can find while scrolling."
Property expert at Rightmove, Colleen Babcock, said: "Over the past 25 years, we’ve truly seen it all, from castles to caves, lighthouses to lunar-themed lounges. With millions of homes listed and billions of visits each year, these viral properties show just how wonderfully diverse the UK housing market can be. Whether you’re looking for a pink palace or a private island, chances are it’s been on Rightmove."
5. The Stiletto Bath House What better way of enjoying an indulgent, relaxing bath than in a giant high-heeled shoe? Well, if feet are your thing, a Welsh townhouse offering exactly that would be your dream property...
What better way of enjoying an indulgent, relaxing bath than in a giant high-heeled shoe? Well, if feet are your thing, a Welsh townhouse offering exactly that would be your dream property... | Rightmove Photo: Rightmove
6. The Private Island in Wales The sale of an island off Angle, in Pembrokeshire, caused quite a stir when it was put on the market - giving buyers the chance to enjoy complete isolation and sweeping coastal panoramas.
The sale of an island off Angle, in Pembrokeshire, caused quite a stir when it was put on the market - giving buyers the chance to enjoy complete isolation and sweeping coastal panoramas. | Rightmove Photo: Rightmove
7. The Seven-Foot-Wide House Property in London is expensive - and space is at a premium. Nowhere was this more in evidence than in trendy upmarket Kensington, where a Peel Street property revealed how some folks are using all the tricks of the design trade to maximise space.
Property in London is expensive - and space is at a premium. Nowhere was this more in evidence than in trendy upmarket Kensington, where a Peel Street property revealed how some folks are using all the tricks of the design trade to maximise space. | Rightmove Photo: Rightmove
8. The Purple House Many of us have a favourite colour - and might even use it in our homes. But one fan of purple in Hillingdon, Middlesex, took things to the extreme - making every single room a vision in violet, prompting mixed reactions online.
Many of us have a favourite colour - and might even use it in our homes. But one fan of purple in Hillingdon, Middlesex, took things to the extreme - making every single room a vision in violet, prompting mixed reactions online. | Rightmove Photo: Rightmove