A shed and parcel of land in Cornwall once owned and lived in by author Catrina Davies is going under the hammer at auction on 25 March.
The one room shed has a guide price of between £80,000 to £100,000 and is commonly known as 'The Shop'.
Davies' 2019 memoir of life in her shed, Homesick, gave an insight into Cornwall's housing crisis.
Across Cornwall, property prices have surged over the years and the number of second-home owners remains high, pushing many locals out of the market.
When renting a property in Bristol with one kitchen and one bathroom with four adults and a child became too much, Davies packed her van and moved into an old shed near Land's End in 2013.
The shed was once owned by Davies' father, who used it as his architect's office before his business collapsed on Black Wednesday in 1992.
'I fell in love with living half outside close to the rain and the moon and the stars', Davies said on Instagram this week.
Davies said she originally planned to live in the shed 'forever.' However, since recently having a baby, Davies decided her living arrangements had to change.
Davies said online: 'The shed was small for one, and much too much for three.
'So I cried and said goodbye, one glowing autumn night. I moved in with my partner, to another, bigger shed.
'I planted my son's placenta in a field, under an apple tree, and I fell in love again'.
She added: 'I have to let my old shed go'.
Davies, and her two sisters she is selling the property with, hope the shed will 'find a loving owner who likes to run and swim and watch the swallows twist and turn in the sky'.
The shed in Polgigga has an open-plan living and dining area, including a multi-fuel burner, and a mezzanine sleeping area.
Utilities are connected, including mains water and electricity.
Externally, there is off-road parking, a garden and a separate outside shower room with toilet.
The site is going under the hammer via Auction House next month and is being sold freehold. Exchange of contracts will happen immediately after the auction.
Katie Roberts, area Manager for Cornwall at Auction House South West, told This is Money: 'Positioned close to the sea, this unique property would be wonderfully suited for those wanting a special coastal retreat.
'A buyer could revamp the space to create a holiday let or their own home away from home – a snug, tucked away place to enjoy the peace of reading, writing or crafting.
'Alternatively, surfing enthusiasts could transform it into a fantastic base for their outdoor adventures.
'Fans of Catrina Davis and her book Homesick will also be drawn to this property and the rare chance it offers her readers to share her lived experiences.'
Buying a property at auction
Properties sold this way can, in some cases, be substantially cheaper than on the open market.
However, properties sold in this way often - though not always - come with added complexities for the buyer.
It is therefore important to do as much research as possible before buying any property at auction.
Where possible, always visit the property in person before the auction.
Do not underestimate how much renovation work or reconfigurations could cost if you are taking on a project property.
If a garden is heavily overgrown, do factor in that getting it cleared could potentially cost thousands of pounds if the work is undertaken by professionals.
Read legal documents for the property carefully and, when possible, get advice from a solicitor before heading to the auction.
Sometimes, the legal pack includes 'special conditions' that mean you might also be liable to pay an additional three per cent fee to a sales agent.
Before submitting any bids, always check what sort of price similar properties in the area have sold for. This will, of course, be harder if it is a more unusual property that you are after.
If you do bid, do not get carried away and bid more than you can afford.
For more unusual properties, it may not be possible to secure a mortgage for the purchase. Most properties bought via auction have a 28-day competition date, but this is variable.
