Property for sale

Western Esplanade, Hove BN3

With direct access to the beach and a choice of cafes within walking distance and the versatile western lawns behind this property on the prom is an obvious choice. The beach has a lifeguard on duty from May to September.

Beach Hut #164

With direct access to the beach and a choice of cafes within walking distance and the versatile western lawns behind this property on the prom is an obvious choice. The beach has a lifeguard on duty from May to September.

Beach Hut - Why We Love It

We love it...
Because with easy access to the beach, you can dip your toes or enjoy a swim against the backdrop of Hove's expansive promenade and amenities. There is also plenty of space to put up a gazebo on the open green space behind. The new local beach hang out Babble is a close neighbour.

Beach Hut - Residents Allowed

Residents allowed

The Licence for Brighton & Hove Beach Huts is available for residents* only and is granted for a minimum of three years.

Please refer to Brighton & Hove City Council Terms & Conditions of Licence - Hove Beach Huts - for details of use and decoration specifications.

* A resident is a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis. It applies to Home Owners and Tenants who typically pay Brighton & Hove Council Tax.

Beach Hut - Purchaser Information

Before buying a beach hut, please read carefully and familiarise yourself with Brighton & Hove's Terms & Conditions for buying a beach hut, details of use and decoration specification.

Beach Huts - Licence Fee 2026/2027

An Annual Licence Fee is payable to Brighton & Hove City Council.
For the period April 2026 to March 2027 the annual fee is £534.27.(including VAT) payable annually or by direct debit per month.

To be paid by the seller. The Transfer Fee:
(a) The Transfer Fee shall be determined as the greater of:
(i) 10% of the sale price between the Licensee and a new owner
of the beach hut or
(ii) Four times the licence fee (exclusive of value added tax) at
the time the transfer completes.

Beach Huts – Lifeguards

Do you enjoy swimming, paddle or kite-boarding?

Then you'll probably want to be near a life-guarded beach for safety purposes. Find out where the lifeguard posts are situated by clicking

Dog Friendly Beaches

Dogs are permitted on all beaches in Brighton & Hove from 1 October to 30 April. During the rest of the year, dogs are only permitted on beaches listed as dog friendly beaches (and these are well signposted).

For more information, go to

Beach Hut Business Rates

Business rates are a tax set by the government and are charged on business properties, including beach huts.

Refer to

Read more about non-domestic rates at