Rightmove is marking its 25th Birthday by celebrating the properties that stopped people mid-scroll, sparked thousands of shares and became internet sensations.
From a house with its own Tardis to a shark crashing through a roof, these homes prove that the UK property market is anything but ordinary.
The homes featured below are some of the most talked-about over the years.
Colleen Babcock, Rightmove’s property expert, says that billions of minutes are spent on Rightmove each year and that the below homes show just how wonderfully diverse the housing market can be.
BEAUTIFULLY BIZARRE
Colleen Babcock, Rightmove
She adds: “From the wildly imaginative to the beautifully bizarre, these listings have captured hearts, headlines, and hashtags.
“They remind us that a home isn’t just bricks and mortar, it’s a reflection of personality, creativity, and sometimes, pure eccentricity.
“Whether it’s a stiletto-shaped bathtub or a shark diving through a roof, these properties prove that the UK housing market is full of surprises, and we love celebrating the moments that make people stop, smile, and share.”
The Shark House: A 25-foot fibreglass shark crashing through the roof of a suburban home, this surreal sight has become one of the UK’s most iconic viral properties.
Private Island: A once-in-a-blue-moon chance to own your very own island off the Welsh coast, this listing captured imaginations with its wild beauty and total seclusion. With panoramic sea views and not a neighbour in sight, it’s the ultimate escape fantasy.
The Stiletto Bath House: This medieval townhouse made headlines for its high-heeled bathtub, a bold blend of history and high fashion that had social media in a frenzy.
The Space Home – Rawdon, West Yorkshire
The Space Home: A £1.7 million Star Wars-inspired mansion complete with spaceship interiors and a Millenium Falcon-themed cinema room, a dream home for superfans that went galactic online.
Seven-foot-wide home: Squeeze the day on Peel Street, this slender slice of Kensington living is proof that you don’t need acres to make a big impression, just a dash of creativity and a whole lot of style.
The Tardis House – Exeter, Devon
The Tardis House: From the outside, it’s a charming family home, but step inside and you’ll find a full-size replica of Doctor Who’s Tardis. A true British cult classic that had fans buzzing.
The Purple House – Middlesex, Greater London
The Purple House: A monochrome masterpiece in mauve, this home went viral for its commitment to colour. From plush carpets to violet wardrobes and lavender-hued soft furnishings, it’s a purple-lovers paradise that had social media seeing shades.
The Dolls House – Porthleven, Cornwall
The Dolls House: A real-life dolls house tucked away in Cornwall, this miniature seaside snug stole hearts across social media. With breathtaking sea views and a cleverly compact layout, it’s proof that good things really do come in small packages.
Essex island – Maldon, Essex
Essex island: Celebrity sparkle meets estuary escape on this private island, where the only thing more exclusive than the postcode is the peace and quiet. With its own jetty and sweeping water views, this listing had social media all at sea with excitement.
The Carnival House – St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
The Carnival House: Once a Victorian Turkish bathhouse, now a kaleidoscope of creativity, this home had social media in a spin. With a living room that doubles as a bowling alley, a utility room straight out of a submarine, and a triple-decker bunk bed that sleeps six, this home was anything but ordinary.
