A PICTURESQUE fisherman's hut that stands alone on Chesil Beach has been put up for sale at £50,000.

Estate agents Roger McGhee believe the isolated property will appeal to people with a romantic temperament, such as artists or poets.

The only way to get to the wooden hut is by sea, so two moorings and a private tender are included in the asking price.

Roger McGhee, who heads the family-run business in St Thomas Street, Weymouth, said it was a rare opportunity to acquire a property on the famous pebbled bank and confirmed he had fielded several enquiries from interested parties.

He said: "It is what I would call a bijou hut, a real Bohemian retreat, perfect for an artist or poet who wants to leave the mainland and get away from it all.

"Somebody is going to go 'wow, that's for me' and get a lot of joy out of it.

"It's on the seafront, sat on Chesil Beach, and is part of the World Heritage coastline.

"It is licensed from the Crown Estate Commission to be used as a fishing hut.

"And of course, it could be ideal for a fisherman - there is a huge tradition of fishermen in the area.

"This is a niche market, I do not know why a hut like this is so expensive."

The hut's moorings are situated at Littlesea and Ferrybridge.

It is a properly weatherproofed and extra-strengthened wooden structure, and comes complete with bare necessities like a little stove, chemical toilet - and a flagpole.

It is secure, so can be used as a lock-up to store fishing tackle and ensure total privacy, but there is no water supply.

A small ground rent is also paid each year to the Crown Estate.

There is enough room for a comfortable bed, although owners are not allowed to sleep in the hut.

However, it can be used for night fishing.

Mr McGhee said the previous owners, who kept the hut for two to three years, used it for fishing.

Two years ago, a similar hut, opposite Martleaves Point, was put on the market for £8,000 by agents Miller and Son.

For more details, ring Roger McGhee on 01305 779655 or go to www.rogermcghee.co.uk