Homebuyer, Mike Sutton, was surprised when his plumber pointed out that there were 100 false legs under his floorboards.

Sutton, 65, said: "The plumber came up and showed us a false leg he found. He said there were 99 more to go. I thought he was pulling my leg at first but, when I looked down there, I realised he wasn't joking."

The leggy treasure is being donated to a charity or hospital.