Built inside a new 40ft container shell, this 2 bedroom shipping container home turns 28.8 square metres into a genuinely liveable house. Two bedrooms sit at either end of an open living area and kitchenette, with a walk-through bathroom linking the plan together and housing the laundry space. It arrives insulated, wired, plumbed and finished, so the work on site is limited to standing it level and connecting services.
Key Features
- Converted from a brand new 40ft Corten steel container, so the structure is straight, sound and built for lifting
- Fully insulated shell with air conditioning fitted to the living area for year-round comfort
- Two separate bedrooms plus an open-plan lounge and kitchen, giving usable family or letting accommodation
- Kitchenette with generous storage and a two-burner hob, sized for everyday cooking rather than occasional use
- Walk-through bathroom incorporating plumbed space for a washing machine, served by a continuous hot water system
- Glazed sliding doors and windows with blackout blinds, keeping the interior bright but private
- Hybrid laminate timber flooring and quality fixtures throughout for a hard-wearing domestic finish
Specifications
| Base unit | New 40ft shipping container, Corten steel |
|---|---|
| External footprint | 12m x 2.4m (40ft x 8ft) |
| Floor area | 28.8 square metres (approx. 310 sq ft) |
| Internal ceiling height | 2.4m |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathroom | Walk-through, with washing machine space |
| Hot water | Continuous flow system |
| Climate control | Air conditioning unit in the living area |
| Flooring | Hybrid laminate timber |
| Fresh water | Standard mains fitting |
| Waste water | 50mm outlet |
| Electrical | Junction box for connection by a qualified electrician |
Ideal For
- Self-contained annexes for family members needing independent space
- Holiday lets, farm diversification schemes and glamping accommodation
- Rural or estate worker housing where a conventional build is impractical
- Longer-term site accommodation on construction and infrastructure projects
- A rental income unit on a plot with spare hardstanding and available services
Because the unit remains a transportable structure, it can be lifted out and re-sited later. Check siting and change-of-use rules with your local planning authority before you commit to a position.
Delivery Across the UK
A 40ft unit needs room to manoeuvre, so we will review access, turning space and overhead obstructions with you before scheduling. Delivery is typically on a step-frame or tilt-bed lorry with a HIAB crane to place the home precisely onto its bearers or slab.
