Beach hut property near Bournemouth sells for �170,000

Possibly the most expensive beach hut ever sold in the UK sports a fitted kitchen and solar panels, but doesn't have a looA 5.6 by 3.2 metre timber cabin on the south coast of England may have become the UK's most expensive beach hut after fetching �170,000 after just two days on the market.The hut on the Mudeford Sand Spit near Bournemouth was rebuilt 10 years ago and boasts a fully fitted kitchen and sleeping accommodation, which the new owners can use for overnight stays at any time between March and October. There is running water and there are solar panels for lighting, however, there is no toilet - anyone caught short will have to make their way to a residents' block nearby.The price, which is nearly �10,000 more than the average house price across the UK, according to the latest Halifax index, and comes with a �2,500 a year ground rent, has been driven up by the fetching decor and facilities, but its position on the picturesque sandspit is the key factor.Andy Denison, of Denisons estate agents who sold the hut, said: "The location is what got the interest. This one offers views of the harbour from one side and there are views of the sea."The new owners can enjoy those sights, and views over the sandy beach, while full insulation and double-glazing ensure they are fully protected from the elements.Although the hut, which has been sold by a family whose children have grown up, did not quite fetch its asking price of �175,000, Denison said he thought it may be the most expensive ever sold in the UK. Although he acknowledged that it may have fetched more had the weather been better in recent weeks, he said beach huts were perennially popular."I've got a list of people who want to buy these huts, I've got people who are disappointed that they missed out on this one," he said. "There are people who wait years for the one they want to come up for sale."Denison said he knew of people who stayed in fully fitted huts such as this one throughout the summer and commuted to the office. "They get up at 6am, put on their suit, get on the little boat up to Christchurch where they catch the train to work," he said.Anyone disappointed to miss out on this hut may be pleased to learn there are similar properties available in the area priced at between �130,000 and �145,000.House pricesPropertyDorsetHilary Osborneguardian.co.uk © 2012 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds

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