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Debra Hunter

Home of 'king of the eccentrics' is sold - with his body entombed in the property

Renowned eccentric Jake Mangle-Wurzel's home has been sold with an unusual sitting tenant - the late owner himself.

The anonymous purchaser who bought the property that 83-year-old Jake called Wurzeland will be sharing it with his tomb, as detailed in the estate agent's listing. The large plot of land fetched £125,000 at auction - £50,000 more than the guide price of £75,000.

The detached house on the site at Peat Ponds, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield, was badly damaged in a fire in 2010 - and six years later another fire destroyed the static caravan hoarder Jake had moved in to. He is buried in a tomb in the garden, the Huddersfield Examiner reports.

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