From TinyHouseListings.com: Sitting in remote marshland in the UK near Norfolk, this floating beach hut measures just 16.5ft long and 6ft wide.
It was constructed over 50 years ago from driftwood, reclaimed timber and the roof of a grocery van of all things. Is has laid in the mud flats ever since. Owned by Dutch artist Lucas Kuys, the beach hut serves as a getaway for relaxing and working. The hut is setup to accommodate two people with a cozy interior and views of the marshes from both ends of the hut. As the tide rises and lowers the home goes from floating to sitting on the sand.
Here are some photos of the marshy beach hut. Enjoy. (find more pictures at http://tinyhouselistings.com/floating-beach-hut-made-from-driftwood/)
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