A beach hut has gone on the market for £17,000 in a popular Suffolk resort – but the buyer will not be able to enjoy a sea view. 

The vibrant green unfurnished hut sits on a grassy area on top of a cliff in Brackenbury Fort, Felixstowe. 

But rather than the glorious views of the Suffolk coastline, prospective buyers of the chalet will instead be met with the sight of a long line of huts. 

The empty 7ft 7inch by 6ft 10inch hut is located near a car park and public toilets. It is described as having a ‘unique design’ while being ‘perfect for families’.

The modest hut has been listed by local independent estate agent Diamond Mills with images showing two white plastic chairs sitting outside with potted flowers and a rolled up windbreaker inside.

The beach hut in Brackenbury Fort, Felixstowe, Suffolk which has gone on the market for £17,000

The vibrant green chalet is unfurnished, although two white plastic chairs can be seen sitting outside 

Hut 259 sits in the third row and huts available on the grass area.

‘This unique beach hut is set in a popular and established location on the third row with grass areas to occupy both in front and behind, making it perfect for families being located right at the top of the cliff in front of the car park and public toilets,’ states the listing.

‘Internal measurements 7′ 7′ x 6′ 10′ (2.31m x 2.08m) 7′ 7′ x 6′ 10’ (2.31m x 2.08m)

‘At present there is a 100% relief on beach huts however this relief is only applicable if a purchaser is not already claiming ‘small business rate relief’ on a small business.

‘If an applicant is not applicable to the relief the approximate cost per annum would be in the region of £200 to £250.

‘License fee & administration fee for buyers The license fee for 2021/22 was : £417.95 (excluding VAT)

‘The successful buyer will have to pay an administration fee of approximately £693.00 upon completion of the beach hut to East Suffolk Council which will cover the first year’s license fee

It sits alongside a row of other huts on a grassy area on a cliff top, and is described as being ‘perfect for families’ with a ‘unique design’

There is no sea view for the eventual buyer – instead they will be greeted with the sight of other huts

There is not much inside the 7ft 7inch by 6ft 10inch hut – although potted flowers and rolled up windbreaker can be seen

The modest hut has been listed by local independent estate agent Diamond Mills. The hut is located a stone’s throw away from the former site of the Brackenbury Battery

‘Information Beach hut 259 will sell equipped with the items you see in the photos making it the perfect blank canvas to truly make it your own.’

The hut is located just a stone’s throw away from the former site of the Brackenbury Battery – the coastal military defence line built to defend Harwich port.

It was armoured with powerful guns and was operational during the First and Second World Wars. 

The site was later turned into a housing estate and is now grassland.