A tiny beach hut with no running mains as well as only having a bench and a few shelves inside is up for grabs for over £70,000.
The 8ft by 5ft timber cabin in Swanage, Dorset, has no power, no running water and is very sparse inside.
With only a few hooks for towels, a storage bench, worktop and shelves inside, the small hut located on the private coastal estate is on sale for tens of thousands.
Although the property doesn’t boast a flurry of assets, it does have unparalleled sea views over the beauty spots Old Harry Rocks and The Needles on the Isle of Wight.
Estate agents DOMVS are anticipating quite the bit of interest in the property, pointing out it is a ‘rare opportunity’ to purchase a privately-owned beach hut.
A small beach hut with no running water or power is up for grabs in Swanage, Dorset to the tune of £70,000
Inside the 8ft by 5ft timber cabin there are some hooks, shelves and a storage bench (pictured)
But despite its lack of amenities on the inside, it does boast sensational seaside views of North Beach in Dorset (pictured)
In Swanage the local council own most of the beach huts, with 15 per cent being privately owned and even fewer available on a freehold basis.
As this small property is a freehold prospective buyers will not have to fork out thousands on ground rent.
This is a far cry Mudeford – 18 miles down the road – which is home to Britain’s most expensive beach huts.
Beach hut owners on this stretch of the coast are expected to fork out £4,500 a year in fees on top of the cost of their hut.
Not only does this tiny hideaway have incredible views and no ground rent, it also will allow its future owner access to the the privately-owned North Beach.
Swanage Beach – as a whole – has been awarded with the coveted Blue Flag for 23 years in a row due to its golden sand and glistening clear waters.
With a veranda couple with shuttered double stable doors, the prospective hut owner will be able to overlook the seaside from the comfort of their hut.
It also has a loft space for additional storage, a reinforced concrete roof and treated timber framework – serving as a robust structure.
There is also access to public toilets and fresh water nearby and although the huts have no power, some have fitted solar panels so they can produce electricity.
The hut is available on a freehold basis meaning unlike beach huts 18 miles down the road in Mudeford prospective owners won’t have to fork out thousands on ground rent
Swanage Beach has been awarded with the coveted Blue Flag for 23 years in a row due to its golden sand and glistening clear waters
There is also access to public toilets and fresh water nearby and although the huts have no power some owners have decided to install solar panels to produce their own energy (pictured: a view from the beach hut)
John Beauchamp, from DOMVS, said: ‘The popularity of beach huts continues to rise, not least because of their investment potential – locally huts can rent for upwards of £200 per week in the height of summer.
‘This one is as good as it gets in Swanage. The views are simply breathtaking and its position on the promenade provides both convenience and seclusion.
‘We’re excited to find a new owner who will appreciate its unique charm.’
Jenny Mosley, the current owner, who has had the hut for a decade, said: ‘This beach hut has been a cherished retreat for me and my family, offering countless moments of relaxation and joy.
‘We’ve lovingly renovated it and I’m confident that the next owner will create their own wonderful memories here. It’s a special place that I’m sad to part with but excited for the next chapter in its story.’
