Why are British beach huts so expensive?

Beach huts are small wooden sheds, often painted in bright pastels, lined side-by-side up and down the British coast. They’re changing rooms, kitchenettes, storage spaces and shelters all in one, with a typical footprint of around six foot by six foot. They may look like a large box, but their price tag tells a different story. Owning one, particularly in sought-after corners of Dorset or Suffolk, is absurdly expensive.