One of the UK's smallest homes - a wood and brick hut which has been converted into a tiny dwelling - has been sold for nearly �60,000.

The 15 foot by 10 foot home at Sidford, east Devon, is to be used as a permanent residence.

The property - named The Cabin - has one main room with a kitchenette and shower extension, while upstairs the mezzanine bedroom is just four feet high at its tallest.

The property was converted into a home 18 months ago.

Former shop

Colin Moorhouse, of Redferns estate agents, said the former fish and grocery shop had sold for close to the asking price.

Mr Moorhouse said: "There were lots of people interested in viewing the property.

"It is a nice little place and at the price you can't really go wrong."

Mr Moorhouse said he believed the new buyer would be using The Cabin as his main residence.