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."

21. The Cave Conversion Another cave makes the list, as it lay beneath a seemingly non-descript terraced house in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. The secret basement was carved from sandstone and boasts 24 pillars and was formerly home to an eccentric artist.
Another cave makes the list, as it lay beneath a seemingly non-descript terraced house in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. The secret basement was carved from sandstone and boasts 24 pillars and was formerly home to an eccentric artist. | Rightmove Photo: Rightmove

22. The Grade II-Listed Windmill This 1839 windmill in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, may have lost its sails over a century ago, but was a favourite among property viewers as it offered the chance to wake up in a piece of industrial heritage.
This 1839 windmill in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, may have lost its sails over a century ago, but was a favourite among property viewers as it offered the chance to wake up in a piece of industrial heritage. | Rightmove Photo: Rightmove

23. Converting a former youth hall into a home provided the perfect backdrop for an unusual makeover at this property in Norfolk. The eccentric interior came complete with its own 4m vert wall, indoor skate bowl and mini skate park – and even starred on Netflix show, Amazing Interiors.
Converting a former youth hall into a home provided the perfect backdrop for an unusual makeover at this property in Norfolk. The eccentric interior came complete with its own 4m vert wall, indoor skate bowl and mini skate park – and even starred on Netflix show, Amazing Interiors. | Rightmove Photo: Rightmove

24. The Station House Train spotters are constantly on the lookout for the perfect spot to document passing carriages. And a Grade II-listed former station house in Dorking offered exactly that - a home within transport history, that enjoyed direct links to London from the doorstep.
Train spotters are constantly on the lookout for the perfect spot to document passing carriages. And a Grade II-listed former station house in Dorking offered exactly that - a home within transport history, that enjoyed direct links to London from the doorstep. | Rightmove Photo: Rightmove


