Floating hut with �60,000 price

The Ark, a floating hut, has a price tag of �60,000

A "floating beach hut" set in remote marshland has been put on the market with a guide price of �60,000.

The Ark has stood on the mudflats at Burnham Overy Staithe, near King's Lynn, Norfolk, for over 50 years.

Built out of reclaimed timber and the roof of a grocery van, The Ark with a cabin for two, sits on a raft.

Estate agent Sowerby's described the property, owned by Dutch artist Lucas Kuys as "inspiring" but acknowledge the price tag could appear hefty to some.

"We're getting strong interest already - generally from people who have second homes in the area," Max Sowerby, of Norfolk-based Sowerby's estate agents, said.

"Some people who see it say 'that's a lot of money for a beach hut'. Others say it's incredibly good value and 'where else would you find something like that?'.

"You wouldn't get permission to build it now.

"It's such an important natural area for bird migration and it would be very inspiring for a writer or artist, as it has been for the present owner."

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