Imagine stepping into a shower only to find yourself climbing stairs—a bizarre feature that no homebuyer would ever dream of adding to their wishlist. But that’s exactly what made Robin’s house 'unsellable,' leaving potential buyers scratching their heads and walking away. In an emotional episode of Unsellable Homes (available to stream for free on 9Now: https://9now.app.link/S7xLd7ZrDbb), Robin, a widow ready to move on after losing her husband two years prior, faced the daunting challenge of selling her family home. The Victorian farmhouse, with its 14 disjointed rooms and only two bathrooms—one of which was anything but functional—was a tough sell. And this is the part most people miss: the bathroom’s layout wasn’t just unusual; it was downright puzzling, featuring a set of stairs leading to the shower. Why would anyone design a bathroom like this? you might ask. Well, here’s where it gets controversial: Robin’s son, Michael, explained that the stairs were a functional solution to a plumbing issue. 'The sewer exit is about a foot above the floor,' he said. 'My dad built that platform to ensure the water sloped correctly and connected to the main sewer line.' While practical, it’s clear this design wasn’t winning over buyers. But the bathroom wasn’t the only issue. Real estate experts Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb also pointed out Robin’s eclectic interior design choices, including grey carpet in one room, floral carpet in the bedroom, and an ombre rainbow carpet on the stairs. 'Buyers crave cohesion,' Leslie noted, highlighting a key aspect many sellers overlook. With just four days to transform the house, Leslie and Lyndsay decided to leave the shower stairs untouched, focusing instead on other areas to make the home more appealing. Did their strategy pay off? You’ll have to watch Episode 4 of Unsellable Houses on 9Now to find out. But here’s the real question: Would you buy a house with stairs in the shower, no matter how practical the reason? Let us know in the comments! For more updates on your favorite shows, follow us on WhatsApp here: https://www.nine.com.au/entertainment/latest/ninecomau-whats-app-signup/421c4156-5b58-42a0-9c4e-e65401b4e271.
