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A “normal” looking home on the market for £875,000 comes with a shocking surprise in the bathroom – a giant high heel bathtub.

The quaint link detached cottage is located in the picturesque walled market town of Conwy, North Wales.

From the outside, it appears inviting and cosy, with its textured white exterior and rustic wooden front door showing its place rooted in history.

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Built in 1441, the Grade II listed four-bedroom, three-bathroom property is believed to be one of the only two medieval buildings within the town walls.

Outside the property. (Jam Press/Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents)

But believe it or not, that’s not the most interesting part about this £875,000 home, as reported by Luxury Property News.

Stepping inside, each room adorns original features and the interior has stuck to its 15th century-esque design.

In the main bathroom, however, there’s a huge surprise waiting.

No, it’s not a walk-in shower or a luxurious marble bathtub, but one shaped like a giant high heel.

Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Inside the property. (Jam Press/Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents)

Covered in purple and pink sequins, with a matching pink bow wrapped around the centre, it’s a shoo-in to provide the perfect soak.

And to give yourself a wakeup boost in the morning, splash your face with some cold water from the coffee cup shaped sink.

It’s truly a stark contrast from the rest of the home, which has left people shocked online.

Taking to Reddit, users have shared their reactions.

Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Inside the property. (Jam Press/Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents)

“I was not expecting that,” one person said.

Another user added: “Me scrolling through pics – like it, nice, oh yes, could see me here, love that bed, yes, nice, what the actual f**k?”

Social media comment on the post of Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

“It feels like one person got to do the bath and kitchen, and someone completely different got to do the other rooms,” someone else commented.

One user said: “What an absolute madhouse. I love it in its own way. You can’t say it lacks personality.”

“How did they shoehorn that in,” someone else joked, to which another person replied with the pun: “Wooden shoe like to know.”

Social media comment on the post of Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

The rest of the house, however, is pretty normal as far as historic cottages go.

In the entrance, there’s an original wooden beam on the ceiling, with pristine white walls and flooring offering a contrast to the dark historic furnishings – such as a throne at the end of the table fit for a king or queen.

Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Inside the property. (Jam Press/Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents)

The living room has a rustic fireplace in the centre, with a gold and black regal storage chest competing as the main focus, coupled with a hand carved bench.

The Renaissance period windows are designed as such and offer natural light to peak through.

Another sitting room is slightly more modern with an electrical fireplace, though the theme of gold and black is still carried out.

Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Inside the property. (Jam Press/Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents)

The bedrooms look completely untouched from the historic past, with a dark wooden four-post bed, stone walls and original fireplaces, heavily patterned stained glass windows, beams and doors.

Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Inside the property. (Jam Press/Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents)

There’s also a small study, two basic en-suites, a cellar, attic room and empty space adjacent to the living room that’s perfect for entertaining guests.

Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Inside the property. (Jam Press/Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents)

Although, there are some other questionable features.

In one of the bedrooms, there’s a podium fit for a church with a staircase leading up to it integrated in, which overlooks the bed.

Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Inside the property. (Jam Press/Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents)

The other bathroom, while seemingly average, doesn’t fit in with the rest of the home, offering a black, reflective design and obscure shaped sink.

And the kitchen is sleek, modern and colourful, with striking blue, red and yellow integrated cupboards.

Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Inside the property. (Jam Press/Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents)

Other “normal” aspects include the stone driveway, with ample parking, that’s accessed through a private entrance and an outhouse that could use some TLC, but is perfect for storage.

Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Inside the property. (Jam Press/Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents)

The furthest boundary wall in the garden is, in fact, a section of the original town wall and has steps that lead to superb views of Conwy quay and estuary.

Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Outside the property. (Jam Press/Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents)

Described as “fascinating and intriguing” by the estate agent, the property was completely gutted and renovated to a “most pleasing standard” between 2008-2015.

Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Inside the property. (Jam Press/Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents)

And while it’s been done to a rather individual taste, its unique interior design offers a talking point and makes the home truly one-of-a-kind.

Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Inside the property. (Jam Press/Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents)

Just a stone’s throw away from Deganwy Vardre Castle, the historic quayside and access to the main high street from the front door, it’s got something for everyone.

Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Inside the property. (Jam Press/Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents)

And with rail lines to Holyhead, Bangor and London, it’s not cut off from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Grade II listed Conwy cottage, built in 1441, shocks buyers with a giant high heel bathtub. Quirky design meets medieval charm in this £875,000 one-of-a-kind home.
Inside the property. (Jam Press/Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents)

If you’re looking for a historically notable property with a splash of glamour, this home, listed by Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents, could be the one for you.

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