Off Grid Tiny House On Wheels / towable van conversion / shepherds hut Airbnb Project

Description

Ready to tow to your destination
Price: £18,800 (contact to discuss an offer)

Dimensions: 23 x 8 x 12ft

Located near Horam, TN21
To book a viewing, for enquiries or to discuss an offer please contact Maddie via Gumtree.

This beautifully converted Luton box van has been transformed into a cabin-style living space. Perfect for someone looking to create a magical off-grid retreat, creative studio or Airbnb rental, or as a full time home for less than the price of a deposit on a house.

Inside it’s packed with character and charm, fully insulated and finished in a rustic, boho cottage style. Ideal for someone with access to land, a bit of creativity and a vision for something special. It’s easy to imagine this cosy cabin placed at the edge of a woodland or field, log burner going, warm lighting glowing through the windows, and nothing but nature outside. Whether you’re thinking about a personal retreat, a creative space, or off-grid rental, this is a great base to build from.

What’s inside:

- Full insulation throughout
- Built-in double bed and storage
- Log burner + diesel heater
- Full kitchen with oven, hob, sink, fridge-freezer and filtered drinking water
- External LPG tank and instant hot water heater for proper showers (water heater needs flue fitted)
- Shower tray and unit installed (needs final finishing to taste) and compost toilet (optional with sale)
- 80L fresh water tank with lockable filler cap
- Professional gas and electrical installation throughout
- Lithium leisure battery
- Double glazed windows, French doors + skylight (needs straightforward replacement as pictured)
- Hidden hatch through to cab – ideal for creating a dining area garden room feel, read on for the big vision!
- Deck area at rear with antique effect marine lantern

Condition & Transport:

The chassis is sound and undersealed but the van is currently without a working engine; can be towed to its new home by recovery. It’s being sold as a static cabin, not a roadworthy vehicle- buyer could replace the engine and uprate the vehicle for road use, and vehicle history and documents will be supplied on sale. I would be happy to help buyer arrange collection; a local recovery company quoted ~ £200 to tow.

The body and roof are solid and watertight; the interior is complete, needing light finishings which I would be happy to discuss with any serious potential buyer (shower room, ceiling trims, skylight lid, log burner treatment and some kitchen storage). These are straightforward jobs, offering you the chance to personalise the space to your taste.

The dream…

This would suit someone with access to a patch of land or campsite, a bit of DIY know-how, an interest in alternative living or rental income and a creative vision.

With a small amount of work and imagination, you could:
Add a timber deck or veranda
Soften the exterior look with cladding or paint
Turn the driving cab into a garden-style dining room full of plants, and serve drinks through the secret square hatch in the cab wall
Remove the engine bay and fit a wood-fired hot tub, for candlelit evenings under the moon and stars
Or just park it on your land or driveway and start enjoying it!
It is common to see tiny homes and shepherds huts sell at higher prices while being smaller and having far fewer utilities installed; meanwhile modern builds lack the soulful charm of this unique opportunity. Comparable van conversions regularly achieve £20k+ per year in holiday bookings when parked in location. With all key systems installed (heating, water, LPG, solar, battery and electrics), running costs are low.

Get in Touch

Happy to answer any questions or arrange a viewing. If you're someone with a bit of vision and a place to put it, this could become a genuinely magical and special space for you- I cannot wait to see what you do with it!

This home has changed my life, and I hope it will go on to do the same for you.
Warm wishes,
Maddie



Condition Description: Used

Sold as a static unit. Interior high-spec conversion completed in 2022 with professionally installed electrics, heating, gas, kitchen and plumbing. Will benefit from light refurbishment, a great chance to make it your own or set up as a rental in time for Spring - Summer 2026. Sold as a live-in cabin / tiny home and prospective business (not as a vehicle). Will need to be towed or transported to its new location. Exterior has seasonal cosmetic wear from being stored while not in use, but remains structurally sound throughout, and is built to last. Beautiful and unique build.

Ad ID: 1506958482

Exact specification may vary from the details on this page. Please contact the seller to reconfirm any details before purchasing. See Terms & Conditions for further information.