Perfect place to get away from it all: 9ft by 15ft wooden beach hut on sand dunes overlooking remote stretch of coastline in Northumberland beauty spot hits the market for £85,000
- A wooden beach hut situated on the Northumberland coast has gone on the market for offers over £85,000
- The simple timber cabin boasts one of the best locations in the North East on the sands at Newton-by-the-Sea
- It has the dramatic ruins of 14th century Dunstanburgh Castle as a backdrop and hosts a wealth of grey seals
- It is being sold lease-hold with 36 years left on it. The agent states the land is owned by the National Trust
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A humble wooden beach hut in a remote seaside village with beautiful views of the coastline has gone on the market for offers over £85k.
But let the buyer beware – although they can lease the cabin for at least the next 36 years the sand dune it stands on remains the property of the National Trust.
Estate agents say the simple timber structure boasts one of the best locations in the North East on the sands at Newton-by-the-Sea, a popular sailing and windsurfing spot, in Northumberland.
The hut overlooks the long stretch of golden sand along Embleton Bay within the Northumberland coastal area of outstanding natural beauty.
It also has the dramatic ruins of the 14th century Dunstanburgh Castle as a backdrop.
A humble wooden beach hut in an exclusive seaside village with stunning views of the coast has gone on the market for offers over £85k
But let the buyer beware – although they can lease the cabin for at least the next 36 years the sand dune it stands on remains the property of the National Trust
Estate agents say the simple timber structure boasts one of the best locations in the North East on the sands at Newton-by-the-Sea, a popular sailing and windsurfing spot, in Northumberland
The 9ft X 15ft huts comes with a parking space and is being sold lease-hold. The sand it stands on is owned by the National Trust, It is there are 36 years of the original 50 years remaining
For nature lovers it’s a dream come true as the beach and dunes are habitat to a wealth of wildlife, including grey seals.
The hut measures a snug 9ft X 15ft, includes a nearby parking spot and is walking distance of a local pub.
The property is being sold lease-hold, with 36 years of the original 50 years remaining on the lease.
Alnwick based estate agents George F White said: ‘It’s an ideal spot to get away from it all with the miles of sandy beaches.
‘You also have the beautiful village of Newton-by-the-Sea and popular pubs The Joiners Arms and The Ship Inn nearby.’
The small fishing village is now owned almost entirely by the National Trust. Parking is severely restricted and average house prices are more than half a million.
For nature lovers it’s a dream come true as the beach and dunes are habitat to a wealth of wildlife, including grey seals
The hut overlooks the long stretch of golden sand along Embleton Bay, within the Northumberland coastal area of outstanding natural beauty
The bay also features the dramatic ruins of 14th century Dunstanburgh Castle (pictured) as a backdrop
Earlier this month, research by hotel booking website Hoo revealed that the average price of a beach hut in the UK soared by 41 per cent last year, fuelled by the popularity of staycations during the lockdowns. This year, a hut will cost £27,500 on average.
Many beachgoers are willing to go to huge lengths to secure leases, with some sellers demanding up to £600,000 for tiny structures.
The average cost of renting a beach hut is £1,190 per month, about £40 a day. By comparison, the daily rate of a hotel is only £67, rising to £112 in London.
Owners of sought-after beach huts in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, have been warned by their local council to stop making extravagant additions to them – such as balconies and patios – in an attempt to rent them out for expensive events and parties.
To see the listing for the hut in Newton-on-the-sea, visit here.
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