A man was left utterly astounded after unearthing a concealed room in his house during renovations – but not everyone is convinced he should venture inside.
He detailed how he recently purchased a new hillside property and has been diligently refurbishing it to create a cosy and inviting home.
However, as he stripped back each room, he stumbled upon an unexpected find – an entire room absent from the building’s blueprints.
He shared on Reddit: “I’ve just bought a house on a hill (facing uphill) where you enter from the middle floor and you can go downstairs to the living room or upstairs to the bedrooms. The back of the house is facing downhill.
“I’m renovating the whole house, and while working on the middle floor bathroom, I discovered a box-sized room empty underneath.
“The room aligns perfectly with the living room, so I could potentially add a door and utilise it as another room. The wall is load-bearing, so I would need to install a beam if I decided to proceed with it.”
Baffled, he turned to social media users for insights into the room’s purpose and why it might have been sealed off by a previous owner.
One user responded: “I always find it mind-boggling how random stuff just sits in the same place for years and years in darkness without you even knowing. There could be anything under the floor.”
Another cautioned: “Put it back the way you found it! We do not need any more demons released.”
A third user suggested a spooky idea: “Place a tape recorder which plays creaking and the patter of feet at 11pm to 3am.”
Another added a chilling recommendation: “Watch the horror film Barbarian for inspiration for what to do with it.”
Conversely, some advised consulting professionals about the room’s safety before any integration into the home.
One practical-minded individual shared their experience: “Many houses in my area are in the same situation. I am currently looking into developing ours – would need to bust a hole through to get to it.”
“But anyone who has done so nearby has been able to add extra rooms to their home – have turned them into gyms, bars, extra bedroom.”
The user also highlighted the importance of following regulations, adding: “If you want it to be official, you need to get planning permission and go through standard building control protocols.
“You should perhaps consult local architect and get them to draw up plans and submit planning on your behalf.”
Detailing the renovation process, they continued “If you want it to be a finished room, depending what you want to do with it, expect to involve plumbers (heat) electricians (lighting etc) plasterers, joiners – maybe you can get a firm / builder who do a one stop shop.”
Finally, they warned of the costs involved. They said: “Not cheap if you want it done correctly. In our houses, the voids were used to dump concrete, cement, excess building materials. Such a waste.”
