Listen, I've seen some wild property listings in my time, but this one takes the cake.
England cricket fans can literally watch their team play for free by buying a £400,000 flat at Oval Mansions. The catch? You might want to invest in some reinforced windows because Ben Stokes has a habit of sending balls flying in unexpected directions. I'm not even joking about this – imagine explaining that insurance claim.
The Building That Curves Like a Cricket Ball
These flats sit in this gorgeous 1880s building that was actually designed to curve around the Oval's shape. Someone back then had serious vision – or maybe they just really loved cricket. The building sits right on Kennington Oval (same street as the stadium, which feels almost too convenient to be real).
Two flats just hit the market on Rightmove. The smaller one-bedroom goes for £400k, while the two-bedroom will set you back £600,000. Both come with access to what might be the most coveted rooftop terrace in London.
Champagne Breakfasts and Phil Tufnell Sightings
The terrace sits on the east side with this tiered seating area that's basically cricket heaven. Residents drag out deck chairs and settle in for the day's play like they own the place. Which, technically, they do.
Joe Remond, who works for the Department for Transport, moved in two years ago and timed it perfectly – a week before the last Ashes Test. Smart man. His stories from the terrace sound like something out of a cricket fan's fever dream.
"People were getting to the terrace for 8am to secure a spot," he told me. "One group had a massive cheese fondue, another group had a massive bowl of punch... one guy had a Magnum bottle of wine he was sharing round."
During the 2023 Ashes, Phil Tufnell actually showed up at their door for some TV filming. He called it "the best terrace in the world" and got residents to fake celebrate wickets for the camera. Honestly, that sounds like peak Phil Tufnell behavior.
The Fine Print (Because There's Always Fine Print)
You can invite guests, but there are rules. During big England matches, especially the Ashes, it's one plus-one per flat maximum. Makes sense – otherwise the terrace would turn into Glastonbury with cricket views.
TV crews sometimes rent flats for major Test matches. Imagine opening your door to find a camera crew asking to borrow your living room for the Ashes coverage.
Worth the Investment?
Look, £400k for a one-bedroom in London isn't exactly cheap. But when you factor in never paying for cricket tickets again, plus the entertainment value of watching your neighbors lose their minds over a close LBW call... it starts to make sense.
Joe witnessed Stuart Broad's final Test wicket from that terrace in 2023. That's the kind of sporting history you can't put a price on.
Just maybe keep some plywood handy for when England's big hitters are at the crease. Your windows will thank you later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the basics rules for cricket?
Cricket is played by teams of 11 players. When a team bats, the main goal is to score as many runs as possible. Each team takes turns to bat and bowl. The batting team has two players who score runs through hitting the ball, running between wickets, and by running. The fielding and bowling teams try to prevent this, by limiting runs and dismissing batsmen. The team with most runs wins the match.
How does a Cricket pitch get prepared and maintained?
For a cricket pitch to be suitable for use, it must be prepared and maintained with care. Groundsmen will flatten and level the pitch so that it is consistent in ball behavior. To maintain the pitch's hardness, it must be mowed, watered when necessary, and rolled using a heavy roller. The grounds staff will maintain the pitch throughout a series or match to ensure that it is suitable for play. They will repair any damage such as bowler's foot marks.
How long lasts a normal game of cricket?
The duration can vary greatly. Three primary formats exist for the game. Test cricket, the longest form, can last up to five days. One Day International (ODI), matches are typically completed in a single game, with 50 overs for each team. Twenty20 (T20), which is a shorter format, can be completed in three to four hours. Each team plays a single inning of 20 overs.
What is the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in cricket?
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method is a mathematical formula used to calculate the target score for the team batting second in limited-overs cricket matches that are interrupted by weather or other delays. The formula takes into consideration the number of wickets and overs left and assigns an appropriate number of runs for each. The system's goal is to fairly adjust the batting side's target to reflect the reduced number of overs they have the opportunity to face due to interruptions.
What role does an umpire play in cricket
In cricket, an umpire is responsible for enforcing rules, adjudicating all on-field issues, and making important decisions, such as determining whether a player is out, signaling no-balls and boundaries, or deciding when to start and stop play. On-field umpires work in tandem, with one standing behind the stumps at the bowler's end and the other at square leg or side-on to the pitch. For certain appeals, they use their experience and judgment as well technological aids as the Decision Review System to ensure a fair and consistent application.
Statistics
- The highest partnership in Test cricket is 624 runs, set by Sri Lankan batsmen Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene against South Africa in 2006.
- Jos Buttler recorded the fastest one-day international century for England, taking just 46 balls against Pakistan in 2015.
- Australia's Women's Cricket Team holds the record for the longest winning streak in ODIs, with 26 consecutive wins from 2018 to 2021.
- Australia's Margaret Peden holds the earliest recorded instance of a double century in women's Test cricket, scoring 204 runs against England in 1935.
- The record for the highest individual score in a Test match is held by Brian Lara, who scored an unbeaten 400 runs against England in 2004.
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How To
How to Keep Score in Cricket
It is important to pay close attention to each and every ball that is bowled when keeping score. The scorer will record the runs, overs, and wicket information. Learn the scoring symbols, such as dots to indicate no runs, numbers to indicate runs scored, or specific symbols for boundaries. Apps and software can help you score modern cricket, but it's still important to understand the paper-based scoring method. The laws of cricket are essential to accurate scoring.
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