Single parking space in British county sells for 55,000 pounds
The figure has been offered for a space at Tregenna Hill in St Ives town, where parking spots are at a premium, according to estate agents.
Such is the demand for parking spots among wealthy visitors that a "dog fight" breaks out as soon one becomes available, they added, pushing the price up from 24,000 pounds just five years ago.
"Just put it on the Internet, ring round everyone that you have on the list and normally it's a dog fight after that. It's quite entertaining," estate agent Paul Le Bas, of Miller and Sons St Ives branch, told BBC.
Between 1928 and 1939 the former fishing village was home to artists such as Alfred Wallis, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth. Now thousands visit the town's Tate Gallery and increasing numbers of holiday homes are being bought, reports said. PTI
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