THE seaside town of Margate is now so popular that some public toilets are being sold for £400,000.

The toilet block, which sits right on the seafront, has planning permission to be turned into a two-storey, three-bedroom home following demolition of the existing building.

5 This Margate toilet block, which sits right on the seafront, has planning permission to be turned into a two-storey, three-bedroom home Credit: Strutt & Parker

The location means that the property would lead right out onto the beach.

The building would have an open-plan living area with both street and promenade level access, with each room having views over the Channel - but the total build would push the cost of the property past £500,000.

There is also plans for a “beach cave” at the back of the property – where you can store your surfboard and fishing gear to stake straight out onto the sand.

Margate has seen a property boom in recent years, thanks to floods of young Londoners moving in – attracted by low house prices and ultra-quick train links to the capital.

5 Artist's impression of the new building, which would have an open-plan living area with both street and promenade level access Credit: Strutt & Parker

5 Each room at the property would have views over the Channel Credit: Strutt & Parker

It has had such an influx that it earned the nickname “Shoreditch-On-Sea”.

The town has also become increasingly popular as a staycation destination.

With the recently renovated Dreamland amusement park and the Turner Contemporary providing plenty to do on a weekend away.

The estate agents responsible for the property believe that it will prove popular for anyone looking for a holiday home.

5 There are also plans for a “beach cave” at the back of the property Credit: Strutt & Parker

5 Margate has become increasingly popular as a staycation destination in the last few years Credit: Alamy

Edward Church, of estate agents Strutt & Parker told the Evening Standard: “Beach huts are incredibly popular and can go for hundreds of thousands in some areas.

But this offers all of their advantages and none of the problems of actually living in a hut."

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The new owners could be guaranteed some lively nightlife on their doorstep.

The Libertines recently invested in a hotel in Margate, which they plan on turning into a combined restaurant and

B&B.

The rockers are the new owners of the Palm Court Hotel in Eastern Esplanade, with the long-term goal of converting the location into a bar, restaurant, B&B and private recording studio.