Not a lightbulb moment! New home is built right behind a lamppost now partly ... trends now
Owners of one new build might find getting into their home a bit of a struggle after the entrance was partially blocked by a lamppost.
The street furniture partially blocks access to the home leaving it a difficult task to access it - and almost impossible if you use a wheelchair.
The lamppost is believed to have been put in place before the homes were erected, meaning the developer, who laid down paving stones and built a wall next to it, worked around the installation.
The property, which still remains unsold, was built as part of a new complex of homes in Boldon Lane, South Shields, near Newcastle, last year.
The homes are on sale from £235,000 and estate agents Signature have even offered six months mortgage free in a bid to lure in buyers.
The entrance to the home has been blocked by a lamppost which was already installed in the ground
The new-build complex of homes was constructed in South Shields, South Tyneside, last year
The position of the lamppost makes it a more difficult task to access the property and nearly impossible to do so if you use a wheelchair
However, suitors appear to have been put off by the lamppost situated in the middle of the entrance to one of the properties.
In fact, all the homes on the 10-property site, which stands opposite a row of deserted shops, lie empty with not a single one occupied six months after they were put up for sale.
The average cost of a home on Boldon Lane, where the development, built by Hepscott Developments Ltd, is located, is £102,000.
One local said: 'I couldn't believe it when I saw there was a lamppost in the middle of someone's drive.
'How are you supposed to park your car? Surely that's the whole point of having a driveway.
'I definitely won't be purchasing one of these homes.
'It's a really run-down area.
'The pub opposite is absolutely feral.'
Locals were also quick to comment on the bizarre development on social media.
One wrote: 'Oh man! Imagine trying to move in!'
Another commented: 'Ridiculous'.
One said: 'Yeah, the person that gets the house on the end can practice pole dancing without leaving too far from home.'
Described as an 'exceptional new-build development', the homes feature a kitchen, living room and kitchen.
The master bedroom comes complete with an en-suite.
Signature has been contacted for comment but not respond. It has not been possible to contact Hepscott Developments.
