A small beach hut located on Bexhill Beach in East Sussex is currently listed for sale at £40,000, a price point that has drawn surprise and criticism from locals given its size and limitations. The six-foot by seven-foot wooden structure, known as Beach Hut 53, offers views of the English Channel and is situated directly on the shingle and sand along De La Warr Parade and East Parade.
The hut's location is described as desirable, being a short walk from public amenities such as toilets, parking, and baby-changing facilities, as well as nearby cafes and fish and chip shops. The sale includes seaside essentials like deckchairs and a sun parasol.
However, under local regulations applicable to all beach huts in the area, the property can only be used during the daytime. Overnight stays and its use as a permanent residence are strictly prohibited. Additionally, owners are required to pay an annual site license fee to the local council, estimated to be between £650 and £730. 
One local resident described the asking price as "mad" for what amounts to a small wooden shack on the shingle. This listing follows other high-value beach hut sales. Earlier this year, a beach hut in Abersoch was listed for £200,000, and another in North Wales was on the market for £50,000 after being in the same family for over 60 years.
