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House Hunters Think Property Is Ideal Until They Find Weird Staircase

House Hunters Think Property Is Ideal Until They Find Weird Staircase

They were taken aback when they stumbled upon a strange feature inside, sharing a video of someone struggling up an asymmetric staircase

Jess Hardiman

Jess Hardiman

House hunters in the US were ready to make an offer on a property when they were suddenly stopped in their tracks while inspecting further it inside - having clocked a seriously unusual staircase.

The three-bedroom house in Columbia, Maryland, is on the market for $400,000 (£290,000), with a listing on Zillow referring to it as a 'stunning Victorian home'.

But one viewer was slightly taken aback when they stumbled upon a strange feature inside, sharing a video of someone struggling up an asymmetric staircase on TikTok.

User @themistershade wrote: "We thought about making an offer on this house until we saw these stairs."

In the caption, they added: "#househunting and we said #hellno to these #stairs."

TikTok/@themistershade

The video has since gone viral, racking up 10.9 million views and more than 700,000 likes.

From photos in the listing, it would appear that the stairs lead up to the attic.

The property description states: "Attic Renovation to create a Recreation Area to include Spray foam Insulation, 2 new windows, AC/Heating unit, 8 electrical outlets, storage with lighting, 2 ceiling fans, new carpet, new drywall, updated stairs for easier access."

Zillow

However, those supposedly easy-access stairs probably aren't what many house hunters will be expecting, as they feature alternating steps. Just imagine coming home drunk and trying to negotiate that setup...

The listing bills the house as a 2,220 square foot, three-bedroom and three-bathroom property, promising 'charm and quaintness'.

The online description continues: "In addition to the upgrades inside the home, the exterior has lush landscape and just a short stroll to Lake Elkhorn.

The attic.
Zillow

"This is such a desirable area not only for it's location and convenience to major commuter routes and shopping, but for the convenience of the lake where you can take advantage of all of the paths, picnic areas and just enjoying Mother Nature.

"This is a great place for sense of community and outdoor recreation at a time in our lives when we need this serenity and peace the most!

Zillow

"Absolutely turn key home that will welcome you each and every day with warmth and comfort as you enjoy the cozy fireplace in the winter and you will be spoiled with the community amenities in the warmer seasons! You won't want to miss this one!"

The find was also shared on the Zillow Gone Wild Facebook and TikTok pages, with a caption reading: "When someone DMs you and says 'This house is pretty normal BUT LOOK AT PICTURE 29' you listen to them."

Featured Image Credit: Zillow

Topics: Viral, News, Property, US News