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Tiny beachside wood hut no larger than a single bed room is up on the market for £175,000

A tiny wooden beach hut no bigger than a single bedroom has gone up for sale in a quiet seaside town in Devon – for £175,000.

Unusually the rustic shack doesn’t even have have sea views, instead being located on a road metres from the local River Teign estuary.

The freehold property is described by estate agents Dart & Partners as a rare opportunity.

It is located in Teignmouth, Devon, just yards from a ferry crossing the River Teign.

Average house prices in the town are £320,000, meaning the tiny hut is going for almost half that.

Pictures show the small space has an entirely wooden interior, with traditional floorboards and plenty of storage space. 

The listing describes: ‘A rare and unique opportunity to acquire a freehold beach hut on the edge of the river Teign estuary with views to the river beach across the Teign to Shaldon, Shaldon bridge and inland towards Dartmoor.

‘It has a near estuary-side position on Lifeboat Lane.

A tiny wooden beach hut no bigger than a single bedroom has gone up for sale in Teignmouth, Devon - for £175,000

A tiny wooden beach hut no bigger than a single bedroom has gone up for sale in Teignmouth, Devon – for £175,000

The ramshackle hut has a completely wooden interior, mains electric and plenty of storage space

The ramshackle hut has a completely wooden interior, mains electric and plenty of storage space

Rather than having sea views, it is located metres away from the River Teign estuary (pictured)

Rather than having sea views, it is located metres away from the River Teign estuary (pictured)

The hut is described as a 'rare opportunity' by estate agents, who suggest it is a perfect base for beach days

The hut is described as a ‘rare opportunity’ by estate agents, who suggest it is a perfect base for beach days

Average house prices in the town are £320,000, meaning the tiny hut is going for almost half that

Average house prices in the town are £320,000, meaning the tiny hut is going for almost half that

The hut is close to a local ferry port, as well as the estuary and nearby sea

The hut is close to a local ferry port, as well as the estuary and nearby sea

‘The hut offers versatile use and has mains electric.

‘Historically used as the pilots’ hut as the local harbour pilots were based here between safely guiding ships in and out of the estuary and docks.

‘It offers versatile use, ideal as a bolt-hole, store, waterside workspace, or leisure base.

‘Located in one of Teignmouth’s most picturesque and desirable waterfront spots, this unique hut offers a beautifully positioned coastal escape.

‘Whether you’re seeking a riverside sanctuary, a base for paddleboarding and beach days, or a one-of-a-kind investment, opportunities like this don’t come up often.’