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Beach hut with no electricity or running water goes up for sale for £200,000

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 18th April 2022

A beach hut on one of the most beautiful beaches in the UK has gone up for sale – but it costs the same as the average house price in Bolton.

The tiny hut in Abersoch is on sale for £200,000, despite having no running water, drainage or electricity.

Even so, it’s in one of the most sought-after beauty spots in the country, right in the heart of the popular beach in north Wales.

Abersoch is nicknamed Cheshire-by-the-sea because of the number of wealthy tourists and celebrities who visit from across the north west.

The £200k beach hut in Abersoch. Credit: Rightmove

Estate agents Elvins say it’s a ‘rare opportunity’ to snap up a beach hut in the area.

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The little blue hut has its own private deck with amazing sea views, and is close to Abersoch Beach car park and beach cafe.

On Twitter, one person pointed out: “You know it’s gone wrong when the price of your average Abersoch beach hut is more than your average Welsh house.”

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Someone else said: “A beach hut with no electric, water or drainage in Abersoch costs the same as my three bedroomed home in Swansea.”

Another wrote: “I grew up near Abersoch. What should be a humble fishing village is now a playground of the rich, where a beach hut (with no electricity or running water) is sold for the price of a family home. It’s sickening but not surprising – and that in itself is sad.”

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The property, which is listed as a ‘detached house’ on Rightmove, is being marketed at £200,000 and viewings are by appointment only.

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Inside the £1.3m Bolton gatehouse considered a ‘remarkable’ piece of local history

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

A magnificent Grade II-listed gatehouse in an affluent area of Bolton has gone on the market, and it’s your chance to own a piece of local history.

You will need a small matter of £1.3 million before you’re able to call it yours, though.

Now, as we always say before we write about these stunning homes, it goes without saying that the vast majority of us won’t have this kind of money just sitting in bank accounts right now… but if like us, you’ve got no shame in admitting you love looking at houses you can’t afford in places you’ll probably never live, then allow us to introduce you to this absolute beauty.

This is Lostock Hall Gatehouse – a breathtaking Grade II-listed residence that’s believed to date back to the late sixteenth century. 

Tucked away in ‘complete seclusion’ in the sought-after Bolton area of Lostock – which is known and loved by families thanks to its varied housing options, excellent local schools, convenient transport links, and proximity to amenities including Middlebrook Retail Park – this extraordinary five-bedroom link detached property is described as being ‘rich’ in heritage and architectural significance.

The home has been thoughtfully enhanced over time to introduce refined features for modern life, all while preserving plenty of original features.

Set behind imposing electric gates and nestled on a plot of just under three quarters of an acre, Lostock Hall Gatehouse is divided into two detached buildings, which estate agents say offers ‘unparalleled’ versatility for multi-generational living, business use, leisure space, or even guest accommodation.

This is the impressive Lostock Hall Gatehouse in Bolton / Credit: Miller Metcalfe

The main residence is packed with bags of character – think an original stone frontage, charming mullion windows, feature fireplaces, exposed beams, expansive rooms, and so much more.

Some of the other stand-out features in the main house include two impressive reception rooms, a beautifully presented country-style kitchen, and five large bedrooms arranged over two floors.

A short walk from the main residence stands a substantial two-storey detached building, which is in need of some refurbishment for sure, but estate agents say it presents exceptional potential and flexibility for a wide variety of uses.

It’s currently on the market for £1.3 million / Credit: Miller Metcalfe

Just as you’d expect, the outside of the Lostock Hall Gatehouse is almost an impressive as the inside, as it boasts manicured lawns and gardens stretching beautifully across the plot and designed to be enjoyed in every season.

The large private driveway also provides off-road parking for several vehicles.

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This property is currently on the market with the Bolton branch of local estate agency chain, Miller Metcalfe, for £1.3 million, and if you fancy taking a closer look, then you can contact the agents to arrange a viewing.

Or you could just take the cheaper route instead and have a nosy at the Rightmove link here.

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Greater Manchester could be getting a new town under ‘ambitious’ Government housebuilding programme

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant New build houses

Greater Manchester could be getting a new town under an ‘ambitious’ proposed Government housebuilding programme.

Manchester Victoria North is one of seven new towns that have been proposed.

Named for consideration as part of what the Government is referring to as the most ambitious housebuilding programme in more than half a century, the locations of seven new towns have been revealed this week, and also include other northern locations like Leeds South Bank, as well as places in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, and Greenwich.

The Government says that the next generation of new towns are to be ‘built for the future from the ground up’.

They will create well-connected new communities with homes, jobs, schools, green spaces, and suitable transport links planned from the start. 

Each proposed location is expected to deliver at least 10,000 homes – with several delivering 40,000 or more in the decades to come. 

Manchester city centre skyline at dusk
Greater Manchester could be getting a new town / Credit: Manchester City Council

All seven of the proposed new towns are set to be designed for modern everyday life, the Government insists – with neighbourhoods that people can easily get around without a car, incorporating shared green spaces and ‘vibrant’ high streets. 

As part of the Manchester Victoria North proposals announced this week, at least 15,000 homes regenerating the heart of Greater Manchester are to be built, with a new Metrolink stop connecting residents to jobs across the city.

“People want real change,” explained Housing Secretary, Steve Reed. “They want homes they can afford, local infrastructure that works, and good jobs in thriving communities. 

“Our next generation of new towns marks a turning point in how we build for the future. 

“From the ground up, we’re planning whole communities with homes, jobs, transport links, and green spaces designed together, so we can give families the security and opportunities they deserve.”

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Alongside the new towns consultation, the Government has also confirmed today that the National Housing Bank will launch on 1 April, backed by up to £16 billion of financial capacity and aiming to deliver over 500,000 new homes.  

The Government has also confirmed additional support worth up to £400 million over the next decade for ‘subsidised products’.

Featured Image – James Feaver (via Unsplash)

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