NOSTALGIA for the bucket and spade image of the British seaside has seen the popularity of the humble beach hut soar.

Some now sell for more than you would pay for a house in parts of the country. Unusually there are currently eight huts listed for sale in Hove.

Here is all you need to know about them...

1. Address: Kingsway, Hove

Agent: Jack Smith Estate Agents

Price: £18,000

Details: Beach hut 426 backs on to Hove Lagoon.

There is plentiful storage and shelving inside the hut, which has blue doors.

Parking is available on Kingsway for permit holders, or parking meters for whenever friends and family wish to join you in your beachside “property”.

There is nearby access to the promenade for bikes, pushchairs and wheelchairs. Brighton and Hove’s bike parking scheme runs close by to the east of Beach Cafe.

The beach is also dog friendly between the relevant posts.

Purchaser information: The licences for Hove beach huts are available for residents only.

The owner’s licence is for a minimum of three years.

2. Address: Kings Esplanade, Hove

Agent: Callaways

Price: £22,000

Details: Beach hut 154 is close to the King Alfred Leisure Centre. It is approached via Hove Street, or via a gentle stroll along the promenade. Could this be the beach hut for you?

It in good condition and in a perfect spot to take in the picturesque view of the coastline in all its glory.

Keen swimmers will be glad to know that nearby is Lifeguard Station 8, which is open from May to September.

The property is by Kings Esplanade and Lex’s café is in close proximity.

This blue and white striped hut is ideally located for family fun activities – or as a place to just sit and watch the world go by.

3. Address: Courtenay Terrace, Hove

Agent: Callaways

Price: £25,000

Details: Beach hut 123 is in the sought-after location along the promenade of Hove Lawns directly adjacent to Third Avenue, Hove. It is in good condition and this is a rare opportunity to acquire a hut in this coveted location. Beach hut 123 backs on to Hove Lawns. Third Avenue is very close by so if you live there this property is perfect and practically on your doorstop.

This beach hut has been well cared for.

4. Address: Kingsway, Hove

Agent: Jack Smith Estate Agents

Price: £23,000

Details: Beach hut 449 backs on to Hove Lagoon.

The doors are bright orange and there is and eye-catching pink-striped cupboard inside along with plenty of shelves.

The amenities are similar to those for beach hut 426 – parking is available on Kingsway for permit holders and there are parking meters. There is nearby access to the promenade for bikes, pushchairs and wheelchairs and the bike parking scheme runs close by to the east of Beach Cafe.

This beach hut comes fully furnished including furniture and gas cooker.

5. Address: Grand Avenue, Hove

Agent: Callaways

Price: £18,750

Details: Beach hut 344

Hove’s beach huts provide a colourful vista along the seafront, a talking point for visitors, and a “room with a view” for those fortunate to own a property on the prom.

Hove Lagoon is to the west so this is the beach hut for you if you want leisure or pleasure from the facilities on offer along the seafront, the lagoon and Kingsway.

The prom offers year round enjoyment and inspiration.

The current owners said: “We’ve come to the end of an era – our family has grown and moved on.

“So many happy occasions relived as we close the doors for the last time, but knowing that a new family will create their own life history, in Hove’s wonderful seaside setting.”

Dogs are permitted on all beaches in Brighton and Hove from October 1 to 30 April 30.

During the rest of the year, dogs are only permitted on beaches listed as dog friendly beaches and these are well signposted.

6. Address: Kingsway, Hove

Agent: Jack Smith Estate Agents

Price: £22,000

Details: Beach hut 165 offers wonderful sea views to the east and west. It lies close to King Alfred Centre, Kingsway, and there are cafes and restaurants along the beach and in Sackville Road, and Church Road.

Western Esplanade Lawns are to the rear of the hut and parking is provided near King Alfred and along Kingsway. The property is close to Zones W, R and N.

The annual licence fee for the year 2019/20 is £404.

7. Address: Fourth Avenue, Hove

Agent: Callaways

Price: £22,000

Details: Beach hut 115 backs on to the enviable location of Hove Lawns. It’s very close to Fourth Avenue so if that’s where you live then this beach hut is in the perfect spot.

The hut is in good condition. You can enjoy the sound of waves lapping on the beach, and there is plenty to do in the area so this beach hut is ideally located for all the family.

Parking is available on Kingsway for permit holders and there are parking meters.

8. Address: Westbourne Villas, Hove

Agent: Callaways

Price: £17,500

Details: Beach hut 444 backs on to Hove Lagoon. If you live in any of the streets between Derek Avenue and Glendor Road, this property is practically on your doorstep.

It has cheery yellow double doors and lots of storage and shelving.

There is nearby access to the promenade for bikes, pushchairs and wheelchairs and this section of the beach is dog friendly between the relevant posts.

Hut owners can enjoy the many sports on offer at Hove Lagoon during summer and if that isn’t enough, try Kingsway pitch and putt, bowling, tennis, fishing, or swimming. Winter time brings bracing walks, changing tides and skies.