A beach hut located on the sands of Porth Nefyn, North Wales, has been put on the market for £50,000. The property has remained in the same family for over 60 years and rarely becomes available for sale.
The hut, measuring 11ft by 9ft, is constructed of corrugated iron with a timber floor. A distinctive feature is its rooftop sun deck, accessed by external steps, which provides panoramic views of Nefyn Bay and the coastline. The property is described by the selling agent, Susan Jones Properties, as occupying a prominent position within a long-established row of beach huts.
While compact, this beach hut is listed at a significantly lower price than some comparable properties in the area. In the neighboring village of Abersoch, a similar-sized beach hut was recently listed for approximately £200,000. Other huts on Abersoch's Main Beach have sold for upwards of £200,000, despite lacking running water or electricity. One hut in Abersoch, described as a 'shed,' was listed for £200,000.
Porth Nefyn is a popular destination known for its two-mile sandy beach, sheltered waters, and scenic coastal views, attracting various water sports enthusiasts and holidaymakers. Nearby is the fishing hamlet of Porthdinllaen, which features the Ty Coch Inn, a pub situated by the Irish Sea. The Nefyn & District Golf Club is also located on a headland overlooking the bay.
The area has historical ties to the herring trade, which was central to the economy of Nefyn in the 18th and 19th centuries. The town's coat of arms features three herrings, reflecting this heritage.
Abersoch, a village on the Llyn Peninsula, has been referred to as 'Cheshire-on-Sea' and the 'Sandbanks of the North' due to its popularity with affluent visitors, including Premier League footballers and their families. Bear Grylls owns Lighthouse Island nearby, and beach huts on its Main Beach are known to command high prices.