Summary
A woman in South London, Ella Sims, discovered a pool of water under her floor shortly after moving into her new house. Social media users speculated about the cause, suggesting it could be an old coal vault or cellar space from an earlier era. Sims plans to deal with the unexpected water discovery while addressing other housing repairs.
Key Facts
- Ella Sims, a first-time homebuyer in South London, discovered water under her floor.
- Sims moved into her new house on September 15 and found the water about a week later.
- She was initially not worried, having been informed of damp issues from a previous survey.
- A TikTok video showing the discovery gained over 600,000 views.
- Social media comments suggested the space might be an old coal vault or cellar.
- Heritage experts noted Victorian and Edwardian houses sometimes had underground coal storage.
- Sims is managing other house repairs including ceilings and pest issues.
- This type of unexpected discovery has happened before, including in North Carolina.
