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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Dig this! Tiny beach hut buried deep into sand dune will set you back £150,000 - and you can't sleep there overnight
A tiny beach hut buried deep into a sand dune has been listed for an eye-watering £150,000 despite its new owners being unable to sleep there overnight. The beach-side shelter is smaller than a standard parking space at just 10ft by 8ft and stands on stilts driven into the sand on Abersoch beach in North Wales. With no running water, gas or electricity, the hut has no furniture inside and is surrounded by sand, with sturdy sleepers to the rear preventing it from being swallowed up entirely. There are also no steps up to the tiny 'garden shed' meaning that the new owners will be forced to trudge up the sandbank in order to get to it after having a sea dip. And sleepovers are also banned, meaning that its owners will be restricted to simply daytime use. It does, however, offer stunning views of the seascape on the sandbanks, alongside the picturesque Cardigan Bay. Described in the listing as offering 'beautiful panoramic views across the bay towards St Tudwals Islands and Machroes Beach', estate agents Beresford Adams, who are managing the sale, described it as a 'fantastic opportunity' for buyers. They added: 'This is a modern constructed hut built some four years ago lying about 200 yards towards the Yacht club end of the beach from Footprints Cafe down Golf Road. There are also no steps up to the tiny 'garden shed' meaning that the new owners will be forced to trudge up the sandbank in order to get to it after having a sea dip. It does, however, offer stunning views of the seascape on the sandbanks, alongside the picturesque Cardigan Bay 'The hut lies along the sand dunes just slightly set back from the front line huts, enjoying magnificent views across Cardigan Bay to the Moorings and the St Tudwals Islands.' Alongside the asking price of £150,000 the new owners will have to pay £450 a year in rates to the local council. While seemingly expensive, the cost appears to be just £8,000 less than the average cost of a terraced home in Gwynedd, according to figures by the Office of National Statistics. Meanwhile, in 2023 a 8m by 3m hut long the same stretch of beach sold for £250k, valued at £50,000 more than the average house price in the country while also exceeding the average price for entirety of Wales. The plot the small shack resides on has been owned by the same family for generations. It has been listed by the current owners, who have had it for 40 years, as they use it a limited amount. Martin Lewthwaite, of Beresford Adams, described Aberscoch as an 'affluent area' comprising of several holiday homes by residents from Manchester and across Cheshire. Its frequent visitors include the likes of Coleen Rooney who in October 2023 posted several pictures of both her and her children with the caption: 'Always the best time in Abersoch'. Mr Lewthwaite added: 'There are about 150 huts on the beach and they are a bit like garden sheds.. You can't stay overnight in them so they are for storage really. The plot the small shack resides on has been owned by the same family for generations. It has been listed by the current owners, who have had it for 40 years, as they use it a limited amount 'They are very accessible by car and this hut is about 200 yards from the car park. 'This hut is set back from the beach and built on stilts into the dunes. 'There are big sleepers behind it to keep the weight of sand back but with strong winds the sand can gather around the sides. The hut was only built four years ago and comes with a timber balcony to the front.' In May, a tiny patch of sand nestled between beach huts on Porth Mawr in Abersoch went on sale for £100,000, the price of a flat or even a small house in parts of the country. The location had previously housed a wooden shack too but this was damaged in storms and pulled down by the owner. Planning permission has been secured from Cyngor Gwynedd for a new beach hut despite it being branded an 'overdevelopment' by Llanengan Community Council. The piece of land is on the market with Elvins Estate Agents who say it 'beautiful panoramic views across the bay towards St Tudwals Islands and Machroes Beach'. In May, a tiny patch of sand nestled between beach huts on Porth Mawr in Abersoch went on sale for £100,000, the price of a flat or even a small house in parts of the country They said: 'An exciting opportunity to acquire a beach hut plot on Abersoch main beach with planning permission to build a new hut. 'Benefit from owning your own part of Abersoch beach with the convenience of storage and shelter at the waters edge. Beautiful panoramic views across the bay towards St Tudwals Islands and Machroes Beach.' Meanwhile just last year, one of Britain's most expensive beach huts sold for £485,000. The turquoise-coloured shed on Mudeford Sandbank in Christchurch, Dorset, measured just 215 sq ft. This means the hut was worth £2,255.81 per sq ft. A square inch in the hut cost £15.60. The average price in London's most expensive area, Knightsbridge, is £1,557 per sq ft, according to HM Land Registry. The UK average is £300 per sq ft, meaning the Mudeford beach hut is 651 per cent more expensive than the average British home. The beach hut's per-foot volume even beats the average in expensive cities globally, including Manhattan and Hong Kong. Per sq ft, the Dorset beach hut is worth almost double the Manhattan average of £1,100 and is more expensive than the Hong Kong average of £1,612. 'This is where it starts to become bonkers', says Marc von Grundherr, at London estate agent Benham & Reeves. 'We're talking about some of the most expensive property in the world.' Increased demand for beach huts in areas such as Abersoch (pictured) is understood to be driving up the extortionate prices of the hut. In 2024 alone, the price of beach huts increased by 7.9 per cent While it has the benefit of direct sea access, the hut's new owners will not have running water or gas in the huts. 'Beach huts are just wooden sheds, which wouldn't cost more than £2,000 or £3,000 to build,' says Bob May, of May's real estate agency in West Sussex. 'It's the location that gives it value.' Increased demand is understood to be driving up the extortionate prices of the hut. In 2024 alone, the price of beach huts increased by 7.9 per cent. The year before that the average price rose by 37.1 per cent, according to property firm eXp UK. By contrast, house prices saw an average 4.7 per cent rise last year. Describing the huts as 'quintessentially English', Von Grundherr added that they often have 'long-term value because people want to own something by the sea'.
Leader Live
08-06-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Wrexham: Property for sale in Bwlchgwyn for £500,000
The five-bedroom home in Bwylchgwyn, is up for £500,000 with Beresford Adams. In addition to the five-bedrooms, the property, set on a "large plot", boasts potential for an annexe, as well as open plan living accommodation and great views of Wrexham. A spokesperson said: "Beresford Adams are delighted to bring to market this unique design and well-built detached family home set on a large plot behind private gates in the popular village of Bwlchgwyn. "Offering spacious accommodation that includes 5 double bedrooms with the potential for an annexe or separate living quarters for family/older relatives, Open plan living accommodation enjoying the views across Wrexham and beyond and a master suite with en-suite & dressing room, its one not to be missed! "In brief the property comprises of an spacious entrance hall with beautiful bespoke solid staircase and internal doors, from the entrance hall on the ground floor to the right offers 2 double bedrooms with a living room space in recent years the vendors have used this space for family staying as separate living quarters and hobby/ music room, to the left of entrance hall is 2 double bedrooms, study area, family bathroom and utility room with door leading to rear on to ground floor. MOST READ: Plans for 121 affordable homes near Flintshire town recommended for approval LOOK: "Delightful" home in "idyllic" setting goes on the market in Wrexham Concerns raised over future of Grade I listed bridge in Wrexham "To enjoy the outstanding views from the large spacious windows the first floor includes a large open plan kitchen/ living/ family room with pleasant front aspects enjoying the views of Wrexham and beyond and rear garden aspects from the French doors leading to the patio area and benefits from a multi fuel burner, the modern kitchen includes floor & walled based cupboards and integral appliances. "From the galleried landing with its tall window from which to enjoy the views, gives access to the luxurious master suite which again enjoys outstanding views but benefits from a en-suite shower room & dressing room/ walk in wardrobe. "Externally the property is set behind private electric gates and has a large driveway with off road parking for 4/5 cars and in recent years has been upgrade with a resin drive. Double garage with electric doors, eave storage and potential to be converted into an annexe. To the rear the property enjoys a sunny aspect tiered garden with decking, patio and lawn."
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
Tiny beach hut in trendy Welsh holiday hotspot dubbed 'Cheshire-by-Sea' goes on sale for £150,000
A tiny hut on a trendy Welsh holiday hotspot dubbed 'Cheshire-by-Sea' has gone on the market for an eye-watering £150,000. The bare-bones beach-side shelter is just 12ft long by 10ft wide - smaller than a standard parking space - and is made of corrugated iron. Buyers won't even be able to stay in the cabin overnight as sleepovers are banned. The changing hut has no furniture inside, with the only furnishings a stripy shower curtain and a few small signs. But it holds stunning views over the seacape on the sandbanks beside Abersoch - a north Wales peninsula whose well-heeled staycationers include Coleen Rooney and Bear Grylls. Just last month another sea-side plot went up for grabs for a stunning £100,000... and it didn't even include a cabin. The shack's price-tag is only £8,000 short of the average cost of a terraced home in the county of Gwynedd - according to figures from the Office of National Statistics. Estate agent Beresford Adams called it a 'fantastic opportunity to acquire a modern freehold bathing hut on this renowned beach in Abersoch.' The tiny space measures just 12 by 10 ft - and is smaller than a standard parking space They continued: 'This is a modern constructed hut built some four years ago lying about 200 yards towards the Yacht club end of the beach from Footprints Café down Golf Road. 'The hut lies along the sand dunes just slightly set back from the front line huts, enjoying magnificent views across Cardigan Bay to the Moorings and the St Tudwals Islands. 'The hut measures 12' 4' x 10' internally with a small mezzanine storage area and a changing cubicle. A timber Balcony 11' x 6' 9' with double wooden door entry.' Coleen Rooney and her family make regular holiday trips to Abersoch, swapping the beaches of the Caribbean for North Wales most years. In August 2023 she posted several family snaps of her children with the caption: 'Always the best time in Abersoch.' Porth Mawr beach runs at nearly half a mile in length and is known among locals for its golden sand and is mainly backed by the dunes. Explaining the lure of Abersoch, tourist body Visit Snowdonia said: 'There are three beaches at Abersoch - it's the main beach that holds the Blue Flag and the Seaside Award.
Leader Live
13-05-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
The Landlord's Playbook is proving a hit on Amazon
David Adams, managing director of Cavendish, was number one in the Finance and Mortgage category on Amazon, and number two in Property Guides within days of his book The Landlord's Playbook going on sale. He wrote the book to share his knowledge and experience of more than 20 years' working with landlords, advising them on how to maximise the value of their property portfolios. David became MD of Cavendish in 2022, succeeding his father Julian, and the company offers estate agency and lettings services to clients from its three offices in Mold, Ruthin and Chester. Read more: North Wales artist celebrated in new Doctor Who art book He said: "I've worked in property for 23 years and for 15 of those my focus was on the lettings side of the business, during which time I've met a lot of landlords and lettings agents, many of whom face the same opportunities and challenges. "The book is an attempt to empty my head of everything I've learnt into something tangible and provide solutions which I hope landlords will find useful whatever stage of the journey they are on." The book is divided into three sections: Navigating Politics, Building a Legacy and Adopting the Right Character. David said: "There are now more than 170 different pieces of legislation that landlords need to know to operate their businesses effectively and avoid falling foul of the law. Read more: Month of bestselling authors set to entertain across Flintshire "The current Renters' Rights Bill going through Parliament could see landlords being hit with fines of £7,000 for each offence. The complexity of legislation and potential penalties for landlords have never been greater. "Another key area the book covers is legacy, looking at everything from how someone structures their business to exit strategies, maximising value and potential inheritance within a family. "The final part addresses the issue of character and shares some of the lessons I've learnt about the importance of having the time to take a helicopter view of your business, the idea of working on rather than in your business. "There are many examples where landlords try to take on too much and forget that they are property investors in which the end goal is building a successful and profitable property portfolio." Read more: "Charming and traditional" cottage in Flintshire goes on the market David's family's heritage in the industry runs deep with David, himself, being the great-great-grandson of the founder of the Beresford Adams estate agency which traces its history back to 1889. A few years after David's late grandfather sold Beresford Adams, Julian and his business partner Robert Ikin decided to strike out on their own in 1993 with the launch of Cavendish Ikin, with the inspiration for the Cavendish part of the name coming from the road in Chester where the Adams family lived for many years. David added: "Success as a landlord isn't just about bricks and mortar, it's about mindset, purpose and the legacy you leave behind. Read more: Developer plans 130 affordable homes for Croes Atti "We are increasingly seeing a new breed of landlords, fuelled by the likes of Instagram and TikTok and who are more about property investment, building portfolios and looking for exit strategies at the right time. They are typically in their 20s or 30s and maybe moved out of London to Cheshire and North Wales." In addition to the book, every quarter for the last couple of years, David and fellow director Nicola Blake have hosted webinars for landlords. The last one was attended by more than 150 people keen to keep up-to-date with the latest legislation and compliance requirements and the different ways in which landlords can optimise their business. • David's book The Landlord's Playbook is available here:
Leader Live
27-04-2025
- General
- Leader Live
Property goes up for sale in Bangor-on-Dee for £700,000
The three-bedroom home on Overton Road, Bangor-on-Dee is up for sale with Beresford Adams for £700,000. The Grade II listed bungalow is surrounded by extensive gardens and also boasts its own swimming pool. A spokesperson for Beresford Adams said: "Welcome to 'Hole In The Wall' .... A must-see for those seeking modernist living. The straight lines, tongue and grove ceilings, exposed brickwork, full-height windows – and that's before you even see the extensive gardens. "A Grade II listed single-storey modernist bungalow designed by the previous owner, an architect, in the 1970's situated on the Overton Road leading out of the popular village Bangor-on-Dee, near Wrexham, North Wales. Set off the main road down a private driveway that boasts a completely unique design, a plot occupying approximately an acre surrounded by extensive gardens and beautiful views, outside heated swimming pool with cover & multiple outbuildings including a self-contained annexe currently used as an art studio. "In brief the property comprises of open plan living room/ dining room/ music room/ office boasting floor to ceiling windows offering an abundance of light and overlooking the extensive manicured gardens and impressive fire place with log burner, High gloss modern kitchen with integral appliances and a mixture of floor and wall base cupboards, 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are doubles, plus the master including built in wardrobe space, modern family shower room with walk in shower, basin, WC & utility space. MORE PROPERTY "Externally you enter the unique property down a private drive with the property being completely private from the front. "Hole in the wall benefits from a converted garage to a self-contained art studio/office with WC and kitchen facilities making a fantastic opportunity to be an annexe for relatives. "There are further sheds and outbuildings providing ample garden storage. The well maintained garden includes a lawn area, sunny aspect patio perfect for enjoying the garden, small orchard, soft fruit area, vegetable planters and well maintained heated swimming pool with dome cover to be able to use all year round. "Beresford Adams highly recommend viewing this fantastic home to really appreciate all the property has to offer. Please call our team who will be very happy to arrange a viewing for you."
