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A tiny beach hut in a tourist hotspot has just gone on the market for a staggering £110,000-£8,000 more than a two-bed flat just ten minutes away. This pea-sized pad, nestled in Christchurch, Dorset, measures barely 13 ft 2 in by 6 ft 2 in-in fact, it's smaller than the flat's living room-but it offers stunning coastal views and is mere steps from the sand.

Inside, the clever setup includes a combined kitchen and seating area, featuring an integrated fridge, two-burner gas hob, sink, and storage cupboards, as reported by Luxury Property News. Meanwhile, over in Bargates, a neighbourhood of Christchurch, a conventional two-bed apartment with a living room of 15 ft 11 in by 13 ft 2 in is on the market for £102,000-and crucially, it has full, usable walls.

The UK average price for a beach hut is just £39,382, which means this seaside shack is priced at nearly three times the typical cost.

Now, buyers must weigh whether the priceless coastal view justifies the extra spend.

Christchurch is a historic and picturesque harbour town at the mouth of the Stour and Avon rivers, surrounded by glistening golden sands and views of the New Forest. With medieval architecture, tranquil rivers, a charming quay, and historic buildings like the Priory and Red House Museum, it's both peaceful and rich in heritage.

It's also undeniably a popular tourist destination, drawing around 1.5 million visitors annually. Highlights include Christchurch Harbour and nature reserves like Hengistbury Head-a headland and archeological site that welcomes over one million visitors a year.

According to OnTheMarket, the average price paid for sold properties in Christchurch was around £515,000 as of July 2025, marking a 10 % price increase over the past year.

A beach hut for £110,000 might sound outrageous-but in Christchurch's high-value market, that's less than a fifth of the average property price. Still, it's stunningly expensive compared to the average flat-but if sea views and nostalgia are worth it, that's for buyers to decide.