A wooden beach hut has sold for £485,000 - making it one of Britain's most expensive ever.

The hut at Mudeford Sandbank, just south of Christchurch, on the Dorset coast measures just 20m².

But it it thought to have fetched so much because it some how has two storeys and a toilet crammed inside.

It was supposedly sold by Denisons Estate Agents less than 24 hours after going on the market.

Despite just the one bed and minimal sofa space, according to Denisons it can sleep six to eight people - but only for half the year.

BCP Council says the beach huts can only be slept in from 1st March to 31st October every year and owners require a license.

Denisons also say this is an 'above average size' hut - a typical one measures just 20.25m², and electricity is supplied by a solar panel.

Two other beach huts sold over the past year for £480,000 and £415,000 - both without a toilet, running water or gas.

For the same money in nearby Christchurch, you could buy a four-bedroom house.

Jamie Smith, 38, has been documenting the huts and says prices have skyrocketed since he moved to the area five years ago.

He said: "They are just sheds, let's be honest!"

"The reason they are so popular is because of their location. "

"Since I've lived here the first sale was around 300k which I thought was ludicrous and they've just shot up."

"This recent one apparently sold in less than 24 hours."

"They're probably a good investment long-term but as for living you're not allowed to live in them for half the year."

Of the 15 beach huts Denisons currently have on their website, 10 are pending sold - many without toilets.

Jamie said: "I believe this area is some of the most expensive in the UK."

"From what I've learnt with this, this is one of the most expensive places to buy the beach huts."

"With these, they look alright on the inside but there's always bits of paint missing and you have the saltwater, sea air and the wind. "

"They certainly need to be bolstered up for the elements."

"For these prices, you could get a lovely house in the Poole and Bournemouth area."

"I'm not sure what the monthly and weekly prices would be to rent it out but I'm sure people would pay for it on an Airbnb or something."