17-acre stretch of Ingoldmells beach goes on market for cool £50k

A stretch of Ingoldmells beach is on the market for £50k.

The beach, which spans three-and-a-half miles, is being sold by Simon Adderley, who has owned it for about 15 years.

It is one of about 30 privately owned beaches in the UK - and already in the first few days there has been enquiries from more than 1,000 people, including 700 expressions of interest and 200 offers.

Even the National Trust has expressed an interest.

Simon Adderley on the beach in Ingoldmells which he is selling.

However, Mr Adderley, 57, from Sutton-on-Sea, said he didn't want to sell to just anyone.

The three-and-a-half mile long stretch of Lincolnshire' s wild coast is to be divided into 800m x 270m lots and sold to the people with the "best stories" about who they want to own it.

He said: "The stretch of beach is not commercial - it doesn't have to be anything else but beautiful coastline to be enjoyed.

"We initially bought Joe's Beach Bar and the attractions but have since sold the pub and parts of the foreshore.

Simon said he loved nothing more than an early morning walk on his beach to enjoy the nature. Now he is giving eight lucky buyers the opportunity to own it.

"I have loved owning the beach. When I first bought it I loved nothing more than going down early in the morning and watching the wildlife.

"I spent a lot of time splitting the seagrass to help with conservation and it is wonderful to think that while I owned the beach I helped build the dunes.

"But now it is time to pass it on to someone else who will love it.

"There are a lot of people who are passionate about beaches and we want to give someone an opportunity to own one.

The beach spans for three-and-a-half miles.

"I've already had some wonderful stories from people about why they want to own it.

"On lady in Boston wanted to buy a beach in memory of her husband who was a geography teacher.

"His death had left a big hole in the family and they wanted the beach as a lasting legacy.

"The pandemic has also left such a gap in people's lives and enjoying the beach can be so peaceful and calming.

"Often when you live near the coast you don't appreciate it but Covid-19 has changed things."

The beach is maintained as part of National Sea Defences, however rubbish is not collected by East Lindsey District Council and has to be disposed of privately.

"The Environment Agency maintains it as part of National Sea Defences and beach renourishment is part of that scheme," Mr Adderley said.

Anyone interested in buying the beach for offers around £49,500 should email [email protected] for more information.