As homes become more and more expensive, those looking to buy might be up for widening their net, and being open to see what is on the market. One home in Essex, listed on Zoopla, is not just affordable, but definitely has its own unique character. Currently up for sale in Burnham-on-Crouch, and one of the cheapest homes to buy in Essex right now, is a converted shipping container. The one bedroom property, measuring 40ft, is on the market for £20,000. With the home being 5 per cent of a £400,000 home, those looking to buy, might have found an answer to tighter budgets. Only around half a mile from the nearest train station, the container has all of the basics. According to the property description, the home has electric ceiling panel heating, double glazing, and a sun terrace decking around the entrance.