PICTURES: Swanage beach hut up for sale at £75,000

The 7ft by 6ft cabin on the top floor of a 1950s block at Swanage beach has no running water, gas or electricity supply.

Hut 1 has 92 years left on its long lease and this includes a 15 per cent share of the privately-owned beach in front of the hut.

Beach hut for sale for £75,000 at Swanage beach (Image: BNPS)

It was listed by Dorset estate agents DOMVS earlier this month and, according to its listing, is currently under offer.

Owners on this stretch only have to pay £16 a year for ground rent – a far cry from the hefty prices imposed on hut owners 18 miles along the coast at Mudeford where owners pay £4,500 a year in fees.

Most of the beach huts in Swanage are owned by the council, with just 15 per cent privately owned.

Mike Ford's family have owned the hut for more than 35 years and he said they would “miss it dearly”.

Beach hut for sale for £75,000 at Swanage beach (Image: BNPS)

“Our hut has given us great pleasure over the years, in which three generations of our family have been able to reap the rewards all year round.

“New Year's Eve is always a special occasion for our family, when we come down to the hut and watch the firework display from, in our opinion, the best seats in town.

“It's a spectacular site.”

The hut has direct sea views towards Old Harry Rocks, Swanage Bay and across to the Isle of Wight.

Beach hut for sale for £75,000 at Swanage beach (Image: BNPS)

It has a shuttered window and a stable door. Inside, it has a work surface, cupboard and simple bench. It also has a balcony outside, providing space for seating and barbecues.

John Beauchamp from DOMVS said: “In my opinion, it's the next best thing to owning a home on the water's edge.

“It's no surprise that beach huts are growing in popularity. Locally, huts can rent for upwards of £200 per week in the height of summer and with their historic capital growth, there's no doubt they're a smart and safe investment.”