A two-bedroom house in Somerset has captured online attention due to its unusual and challenging location—directly underneath the M5 motorway. Listed for £475,000, this property on Clevedon Lane, Clevedon, has been spotlighted by TikTok user Jack Bushrod on the popular Housing Horrors account.
Jack shared footage highlighting how the motorway looms just above the home, remarking, “I’ve never seen anything quite like this in my entire life.” Using Rightmove maps, it’s clear the house sits between Clevedon and Portishead, with the M5 viaduct running overhead.
While the area is scenic and appealing, Jack is skeptical about the house’s value given its proximity to the motorway. “The sound of the M5 must be absolutely excruciating,” he said. “It’s picturesque and beautiful, but living beneath a busy motorway must be a nightmare. There’s no way it’s worth £475,000.”
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Jack acknowledged the house’s nicely maintained interior but couldn’t overlook the impact of the motorway’s presence. The estate agents themselves disclose a notable detail in the property description: the land beneath the M5 viaduct forms part of the sale under a ‘creeping freehold.’ This legal term refers to property rights extending under another structure—in this case, the motorway—which the buyer must consider carefully.
Public reaction on social media largely deemed the location a dealbreaker. Comments included fears of safety risks, such as a car potentially landing on the house, and the challenge of achieving restful sleep. However, some users shared contrasting experiences, noting that solid construction and motorway elevation can significantly reduce noise levels. One viewer said living near a busy A-road wasn’t problematic for them thanks to the house’s old solid walls, while another compared it to their quieter M3-adjacent home.
Ultimately, this Somerset property has sparked a lively debate over whether proximity to major infrastructure is too high a price to pay for picturesque surroundings and potential value.