Outrage after beach hut without power lists for more than a house

House hunters have been left fuming after a beach shack without power hit the market for more than the cost of a family home.

The timber and corrugated iron hut is one of 17 huts located on the sands of Porth Mawr beach in the popular seaside village of Abersoch in North Wales.

It was originally listed for sale with hopes of fetching more than £200,000 (about $385,000).

As for what a new owner would get for that sum? Not a great deal.

The hut is described as being newly built in 2023, featuring a private decking area, uninterrupted bay views and providing “fantastic storage”.

As for services, like access to electricity or water, it has none.

The listing by Elvins Estate Agents drew immediate outrage from UK house hunters, with many criticising the price guide given the global cost-of-living crunch.

“I thought this was a joke or they’d added an extra zero by mistake,” one person wrote on the agency’s Facebook page.

“Looks like a garage,” another noted.

“£200k shed with no electric. No wonder there’s no housing for locals. Disgraceful,” a third wrote.

Like the Australian property market, the UK is experiencing a severe housing crisis, with millions struggling with soaring rents and affordability.

The average asking price for a house in Wales is around £271,000 (about $522,000), according to Rightmove.

To put this into perspective for Australian buyers, a $385,000 budget could secure a beachside apartment in Mackay or a family house in regional Tasmania.

An updated listing shows the property has been sold, subject to contracts. The final sale price is not yet known.