Martin Roberts from Homes under the Hammer is shocked by what he finds in a neglected flat that looks exactly like it did when it was first constructed.

Homes Under The Hammer returned for a new series on Tuesday, but host Martin Roberts was left stunned after making an unexpected discovery in a ‘no-go’ home. 

Martin, 60, climbed a set of stairs in the building of flats, pointing out that being on the third floor makes it one to avoid for anyone with a disability. 

He continued by saying that flat did not look in bad condition but did say it was tired and dated’ before he headed inside. 

After entering, he was caught off-guard by the design of one item in the kitchen, as he pointed out that ‘everything inside this house says it hasn’t been touched since maybe it was built’.

He then approached a green kitchen unit that he was shocked to see had fallen through thanks to the springs no longer working in it. 

Homes Under The Hammer returned for a new series on Tuesday, but host Martin Roberts was left stunned after making an unexpected discovery in a ‘no-go’ home

He approached a green kitchen unit that he was shocked to see had fallen through thanks to the springs no longer working in it

Aghast at how the unit had somehow been able to fall into such a state of disrepair, he said: ‘Look at this kitchen unit, it’s sprung. That’s a spring thing to dampen this when it falls,’ he said as the cupboard door came crashing down.

Addressing the camera, his next comment appeared to be more tongue-in-cheek, as he quipped: ‘They really knew what they were doing in the old days.’

However, it was not all doom and gloom for this particular property, as he was full of praise for a living room he said was an ‘amazing space’. 

Martin added: ‘The flat in general, yes it needs a refurbishment but what you’ve got here is something you don’t get in modern flats and that is [an abundance of] space

‘For the money, it’s fantastic! And there’s one final bonus,’ the BBC star said as the camera followed him.

Moving out onto the property’s balcony, Martin continued: ‘You’ve obviously got the shared garden downstairs, but how about this?

‘Your own little balcony and it’s just a nice bit of outdoor space’. 

Estate agent Charlotte Anning agreed with Martin’s verdict, stating: ‘There’s a lot going for it, the room sizes, the balcony, the communal areas have been well kept which is great for prospective buyers.’

Homes Under The Hammer is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

However, it was not all doom and gloom for this particular property, as he was full of praise for a living room he said was an ‘amazing space’

Martin added: ‘The flat in general, yes it needs a refurbishment but what you’ve got here is something you don’t get in modern flats and that is [an abundance of] space