Storm-Damaged Devon Beach Hut Slashed in Price
A cedarwood chalet on Branscombe Beach, once valued at £295,000, is now on the market for £50,000 to £60,000 after sustaining significant damage from recent storms.
A beach hut in East Devon, previously listed for £295,000, is now on sale for as little as £50,000 after suffering extensive damage from stormy weather. The two-bedroom cedarwood chalet, named Kestrel, is situated on the popular Branscombe Beach.
The property, which offers sea views towards Lyme Bay, has experienced a dramatic price reduction of nearly 80%. Auctioneers Clive Emson describe the chalet as having "suffered from some structural damage and is now requiring repair." Images show detached wooden stairs and missing handrail sections.
The damage is believed to have been caused by Storm Ingrid in January. The listing notes that the new owner will be responsible for carrying out the necessary repairs, as stipulated by a Section 77 Notice from Branscombe Parish Council. Nearby, another chalet was reportedly swept out to sea by a large wave and subsequently destroyed, while other adjacent structures have partially collapsed due to a landslip.
Despite the external structural issues, the interior of Kestrel is described as being well-maintained, featuring a pine interior and taking advantage of the scenic outlook. The chalet's floor plan includes a reception room with a balcony, two bedrooms, a small kitchen, and a bathroom.
The auction for the chalet, guided between £50,000 and £60,000, was scheduled to end on September 24. The property has approximately 76 years remaining on its 99-year lease, which commenced on April 30, 2003.
This situation follows another instance earlier this year where a small beach hut in East Sussex was listed for £40,000, drawing comments about the high cost of such properties despite their limited size and usage restrictions, which include prohibitions on overnight stays and permanent residency.