Britain’s most EXPENSIVE beach huts with eye-watering price tags of up half a MILLION pounds
- Beach huts have become so beloved by brits that they are willing to fork out thousands to own one
- They emerged in the 18th century and were originally used to store clothes and other beachside equipment
- But a new wave of luxury huts has sought to redefine the small structures into something more high-end
Beach huts have become an icon of the British coast and are so beloved by brits that some are willing to fork out hundreds of thousands of pounds just to own one.
When they emerged in the mid 18th century they were originally used to store clothes as well as other beachside equipment and were not designed to be lived in.
However a new wave of luxury beach huts has sought to redefine the small vibrant shed-like structures into something more high-end that offers people a place to stay overnight.
A group of huts in Bournemouth recently went on the market for more than £400,000 while prices for others around the UK range between £100,000 and £300,000.
We’ve listed some of the most expensive which are either available to buy or can be rented out per night for some eye-watering price tags.
Beach huts have become an icon of the British coast and are so beloved by brits that some are willing to fork out hundreds of thousands of pounds just to own one
Porth Mawr, Abersoch, Gwynedd, Wales – £250,000
Prospective buyers are able to get two-for-the-price of one with this unique double beach hut unit situated on Abersoch Main Beach in south Wales.
The 8m x 3m site has been revamped by the owner who replaced the original wooden hut with a steel frame and two seperate roller shutters, which sit infront of two sets of double glazed doors.
The interior is made up of wooden panelled walls, a wooden floor, some storage space and an internal party dividing wall, which can be erected to provide some privacy between the two rooms.
The hut offers views Cardigan Bay to the St Tudwals Islands and is located close to the local yacht club and a couple of yards from a beach cafe and sailing school.
It is currently being sold by Beresford Adams under an informal tender, with offers around the £250,000 mark , which is higher than the average house price in Wales, being accepted until 30 June.
Abersoch, in the Welsh-speaking heartland of Gwynedd. has been nicknamed ‘Cheshire-by-Sea’ for it’s picture-postcard scenery.
It attracts so many families, some rich and famous including soccer WAG Coleen Rooney. Bear Grylls has a nearby private island.
A unique double beach hut unit situated on Abersoch Main Beach in south Wales is currently being sold by Beresford Adams under an informal tender, with offers around the £250,000 mark being accepted until 30 June
The 8m x 3m site has been revamped by the owner who replaced the original wooden hut with a steel frame and two seperate roller shutters, which sit infront of two sets of double glazed doors
The interior is made up of wooden panelled walls, a wooden floor, some storage space and an internal party dividing wall, which can be erected to provide some privacy between the two rooms
It offers views Cardigan Bay to the St Tudwals Islands and is located close to the local yacht club and a couple of yards from a beach cafe and sailing school
Neil Bridge, 62, who works in investment management and is from the sought-after village of Prestbury in Cheshire, said :’We’ve had a beach hut six years. It cost £140,000 and a quarter of a century ago it would have been around £10,000.
‘We have been coming to Abersoch for 30 years and decided to get that beachfront ‘vibe’.
‘Next-door used to be Bear Grylls’s hut. We have a place in the centre of the village which made us buy the beach hut. Council tax you pay even with no electricity, water or sewage.’
The hut can be used to store paddleboards or other equipment, or for relaxation in the sunshine, enjoying one of the finest vistas in Wales.
A local estate agent advertises beach huts at £400-a-week for the summer season.
Susan Sunter, 47, a working mum from Burnley in Lancashire, renting a hut, said it was ideal for storing beach and water equipment and other belongings.
She said :’We spend most of our time on the beach and if it’s windy you can shelter inside. Some huts have solar power.
‘Abersoch seems to have its own micro-climate and it’s not too far for us to travel here.’
The huge increase in beach hut prices, however, is bad news for anyone whose lease is reaching the end.
A retired businessman from the north west of England said :’The prices have gone bananas over the last ten years. There is council tax as well yet we can’t sleep in the hut, have no facilities and can’t reach it in the car.
‘I’m spending an awful lot of money, too much for my pension. I can’t afford the plot of sand which is a shame.’
Abersoch, in the Welsh-speaking heartland of Gwynedd. has been nicknamed ‘Cheshire-by-Sea’ for it’s picture-postcard scenery
The double unit beach hut is currently being sold by Beresford Adams under an informal tender, with offers around the £250,000 mark , which is higher than the average house price in Wales, being accepted until 30 June
Dan Thomas (pictured) enjoying one of the beach huts in Abersoch
A family and friends enjoying one of the beach huts in Abersoch
Beach huts line the beach front in Abersoch
Duver Road, Seaview, Isle of Wight, England- £355,000 (valuation)
This block of beach huts on the Isle of Wight went on the market in 2014 for upwards of £195,500 each, but have now been valued by Zoopla at around £355,000.
The two storey huts are located opposite Springvale beach in the small Edwardian village of Seaview, with a Yacht Club, community grocery shop, coffee shop, gastropub, pharmacist and Puckpool Park all nearby.
The hut shown comes equipped with a shower room, a first floor cloakroom and two second floor balconie which provides overlooking the Solent and towards a nearby nature reserve.
There is a large remote-controlled roller shutter door at the back of the ground floor which also includes a wooden partition that separates the room into a useful storage area.
The lounge and kitchen area features white vinyl flooring and includes a set of fully glazed patio doors that offer a scenic view across the beach.
Outside there are paved pathways at the front and back of the hut, with shingled areas available to park cars and boats as well as a communal lawn area.
This block of beach huts on the Isle of Wight went on the market in 2014 for upwards of £195,500 each, but have now been valued by Zoopla at around £355,000
The two storey huts are located opposite Springvale beach in the small Edwardian village of Seaview, with a Yacht Club, community grocery shop, coffee shop, gastropub, pharmacist and Puckpool Park all nearby
The hut shown comes equipped with a shower room, a first floor cloakroom and two second floor balconies which provide overlooking the Solent and towards a nearby nature reserve
The upstairs living area features a microwave and hob cooker as well as a wall-mounted TV
The lounge and kitchen area features white vinyl flooring and includes a set of fully glazed patio doors that offer a scenic view across the beach
There is a large remote-controlled roller shutter door at the back of the ground floor which also includes a wooden partition that separates the room into a useful storage area
Strand, Shaldon, Devon, England – £362,000 (valuation)
The Shaldon Beach huts in south Devon provide a cosy getaway all year round and are located on the beach front along the estuary of the River Teign.
One of the beach huts, the Shaldon Beach Hut 2, can be rented out for £125 per night and offers space for up to four guests. with one king bed and one sofa bed.
It has been valued at £362,000, with features including wi-fi access, ground floor shower room, an enclosed, a wall mounted 22′ Samsung Smart TV, and a fully-equipped kitchen.
The enclosed courtyard area outside offers a outside dining area for guests to enjoy the sun and late summer nights. It also has a ladder that provides access straight to the beach.
The Shaldon beach huts have been featured on BBC’s Country File and on the Channel 4 programme, George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.
Guests can also treat themsevles to a host of outdoor actvities with opportunities for mountain biking, water sports, horse riding, golf, fishing and bird watching just a short drive away.
The Shaldon Beach huts in south Devon provide a cosy getaway all year round and are located on the beach front along the estuary of the River Teign
One of the beach huts, the Shaldon Beach Hut 2, can be rented out for £125 per night
It has been valued at £362,000, with features including wi-fi access, a wall mounted 22′ Samsung Smart TV, and a fully-equipped kitchen
The enclosed courtyard area outside offers a outside dining area for guests to enjoy the sun and late summer nights. It also has a ladder that provides access straight to the beach
It alsoincludes a ground floor shower room with a mirror and intricate tiling
The hut offers space for up to four guests. with one king bed and one sofa bed
Swanage Bay, Swanage, Dorset, England – £100,000
One of the beach huts located on the 3rd floor level of Swanage Bay beach has been put on the market with an asking price of £100,000.
It is more akin to a conventional beach hut as it was irginally built for storing ammunitions in the second world war and does not have any running water or bathroom facilities, which are instead only a 25 metre walk away.
A private balcony offers views across to Old Harry Rocks, Purbeck Hills and the Isle of Wight.
Clyde Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England – £466,000 (valuation)
The Beachcroft hotel in West Sussex has four beach hut suites available for people to rent out overnight for up to two adults and two children at a time.
The huts provide 60 metres squared of space in total and have all been valued at around £450,000 each, with the highest priced at a whopping £466,000.
Guests will be treated to a complimentary sloe gina and a bottle of rose wine, provided by the hotel, as well as a tea and coffee bar, a Smart TV with Netflix, ironing facilities and in room thermostat controls.
Wall to wall glass doors opens out to the private terrace overlooking the Felpham pebble Beach, while the modern interiors are decorated with seaside themed ornamental furnishings and wall hangings.
There is also a private bathroom with a power shower in each of the huts along with a mezzanine level with a double bed and a separate bijou bunk bed room.
One of the beach huts located on the 3rd floor level of Swanage Bay beach has been put on the market with an asking price of £100,000
The Beachcroft hotel in West Sussex has four beach hut suites available for people to rent out overnight for up to two adults and two children at a time
The huts provide 60 metres squared of space in total and have all been valued at around £450,000 each, with the highest priced at a whopping £466,000
Guests will be treated to a complimentary sloe gina and a bottle of rose wine, provided by the hotel, as well as a tea and coffee bar, a Smart TV with Netflix, ironing facilities and in room thermostat controls
Two of the huts are also pet friendly
The huts’ modern interiors are decorated with seaside themed ornamental furnishings and wall hangings.
Wall to wall glass doors opens out to the private terrace overlooking the Felpham pebble Beach
Cadland Estate, Calshot, Hampshire, England – £1,450 a week
Two cabins located in the Cadland Estate, in Calshot, are thought to be some of Britain’s largest and most luxurious beach huts.
The cabins, named Gullwing and Little Ternare, about twice the size of the traditional seaside shack, measuring 23ft by 11.5ft.
They have a mezzanine level and can sleep up to eight people. It was reported that they costed up to £1,450 a week to rent when they were first built in 2017.
They also have a kitchen area, bathroom with a shower and toilet and a wood-burner in the living area.
The furniture and fittings are all bespoke and made from birch plywood while the exterior is wrapped in tin sheets.
Fiona Drummond, the owner of Cadland Estate, told MailOnline that the huts are one of her passion projects and were built with sustainability in mind.
The mother of three added that the huts are both solar powered and were constructed with sustainable materials. The build took three months with up to 14 people working at a time.
Power to the electrical appliances, including a full height fridge, is provided by the solar panels, while there’s a gas oven and hob for cooking on.
The huts can be rented out by making an enquiry on the Cadland Estate website and have been designed to allow people to maximise their time spent in the outdoors.
Mrs Drummond said: ‘Guests have been blown away. They get there and they do not want to leave. There is a feeling of just being completely cut off from the world.’
She added that there are opportunities for rock climbing, kayaking, surfing and sailing all available on the doorstep, with a focus on wellness and well-being. There are also opportunities for island boat trips.
The beach huts were once stayed in by Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse in an episode of the hit BBC show Mortimer and Whitehouse Gone Fishing, which aired on 18 July 2018.
The beach huts, named Gullwing and Little Ternare, about twice the size of the traditional seaside shack, measuring 23ft by 11.5ft
It was reported that they costed up to £1,450 a week to rent when they were first built in 2017
The furniture and fittings are all bespoke and made from birch plywood while the exterior is wrapped in tin sheets
Power to the electrical appliances, including a full height fridge, is provided by the solar panels, while there’s a gas oven and hob for cooking on
They have a mezzanine level and can sleep up to eight people
The beach huts were once stayed in by Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse in an episode of the hit BBC show Mortimer and Whitehouse Gone Fishing, which aired on 18 July 2018
Mudeford Spit, Christchurch, Devon, England- £475,000
Mudeford Spit has emerged as a hot spot for Britain’s most expensive beach huts, with five going on sale ealier this year for a total of £2.1m.
However, this modern hut, complete with a toilet, running water and a 12V power supply has taken the crown as the most expensive to have gone on the market.
It has been sold by Dorset estate agents Denisons after being priced a £475,000.
The luxury huts sleeps up to eight people and features a mezzanine, open-plan kitchen and dining area and pullout beds downstairs.
It offers picturesque views of Christchurch harbour and even includes a decked sun terrace for residents to enjoy the warm weather.
Owners of some of the nearby beach huts at Mudeford Spit said they would never sell up because they would not know ‘what else to spend the money on’.
Residents say they are drawn to the special location for the ‘peace and quiet’ and ‘family friendly’ nature of the isolated beauty spot.
Many of the lucky owners have had their huts for decades, and would ‘never be able to afford one’ in today’s market, with prices such as the one listed on Denisons.
This modern hut on Mudeford Spit has taken the crown as the most expensive to have gone on the market
It has been sold by Dorset estate agents Denisons after being priced a £475,000
It features a mezzanine, open-plan kitchen and dining area
The luxury huts sleeps up to eight people with beds upstairs and pullout beds downstairs
It is complete with a toilet, running water and a 12V power supply
It offers picturesque views of Christchurch harbour and even includes a decked sun terrace for residents to enjoy the warm weather
Paul Owen, a retired marine surveyor, owns a hut with his wife on the east side of the sandbank, facing the sea.
The 68 year old, who has three adult children, said: ‘It used to just be the hut owners who came down here, it has got busier over time. It’s a lovely community around here, people look out for each other.
‘Of all the huts we can see from here, only one of them has actually sold in the time we’ve been here. They generally all stay in the family. We bought the hut in 1986 for £8,000.
‘At the time it was considered to be quite a quirky thing, people asked why we wanted to go and sit in a shed on the beach.
‘When we bought the hut our house in Ferndown, Dorset, was worth six times more. Now, the house is worth almost exactly the same, about £400,000.’
Mr Owen added: ‘My sister bought the hut next door to us for £32,000 in 1996, so the family has two next to each other. But we would never sell, the value is meaningless.
‘You could offer me a million pounds and I wouldn’t sell, what else would I want to spend it on?
‘Yes, some people do pay a lot of money to have a hut here, but mostly it’s just families who’ve been coming for years. We’ve been here for 40 years and we’re still considered newcomers.
‘People think we’re stupid rich but we’re not. There are some wealthy people here, but we could never afford to buy one now.’
His wife, Irene Owen, 69, a retired finance worker said: ‘We come here for the peace and quiet. We’ve just had the kids and their families here.
‘We love the freedom that it can afford the children who come here, especially when it’s not so busy.
‘They can just run around and they’re safe. It’s a kind of freedom they might not normally get if they live in a city.
‘You can sleep in them overnight at this time of year, so you can really make the most of it. Some of the huts around here go for silly money, but we would never sell.’
Piers Cox, a retired civil engineer is staying in his sister and brother in law’s beach hut on the west side of the sandbank, facing Christchurch Harbour.
The 73 year old said: ‘It’s a brilliant, relaxing place to come and be around similarly minded people. There’s no pressure when you’re here, it’s a very family friendly place.
‘You can go for walks, swim. Where else would you want to be? Just look at it.
‘The last two years we’ve started to come a lot more often.
‘It can get a bit busy with all the day trippers here but when the ferries stop and the last land train has gone, that’s the special time because it’s so quiet.
‘We try to come seven or eight times a year. I’m here with my wife and some friends. You can stay in them over night most of the year, we try to stay for between three and five nights to make the most of it.
‘My sister and brother in law own it, they bought it in 1991 for £14,000. They bought it for the family.
‘Some of them round here go for crazy money which is quite shocking, but it’s a lovely community.’
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