Abandoned deathtrap that's 400 years old and too dangerous to get inside sells for £760k

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price despite would-be buyers being warned the roof might fall in or the stairs collapse.The retreat, which comes with its own garden full of rabbits, was described as being 'not for the faint-hearted' due to the work required on the property which including replacing the stairs which could collapse at any moment.But prospective buyers were told the stunning home - which still holds the original 400-year-old timber beams and fireplaces - could be worth £1.2million once it received its much-needed upgrades.And despite it being uninhabited for more than a decade, the property was sold for £140,000 above its starting price by Brighton-based Auction House Sussex.The cottage is located just four miles from Watership Down, the hometown of author.