Beach hut sells for £325k as demand soars ahead of staycation summer
The average price has risen 41pc in the past year
Some beach huts can rent out for £1,000 a week in high season
The cost of buying a beach hut has soared to record highs as holidaymakers scramble to make the most of staycations.
The price of beach huts has risen 41pc in the last year to an average of £36,034, according to hotel booking website Hoo.
Three beach huts in Mudeford, Dorset, one of those most sought-after areas, recently sold at an asking price of £325,000, which is higher than the average price of a house in the UK.