A tiny garage in one of Cornwall's most popular areas for tourists and second homes has gone on sale for £100,000. making it the most expensive in the UK outside of London – but it does come with a 'light switch'.

The 4.5m x 2m covered parking space in St Ives in Cornwall is on the market for £99,950.

It can be accessed through electronic wooden doors and sits near beaches, coffee shops and wine bars.

An online brochure for the St Ives plot has been listed by estate agents Harding Laity.

Its brochure reads: ''Secure covered parking space, moments from the beach and harbour!

''The perfect base to explore the coastal town of St Ives from, this private undercover parking space is a stone's throw away from local beaches, restaurants and coastal walks.

''This undercover parking space is situated in The Digey, right in the heart of the popular fishing quarter known as 'Downlong'.

''The Tate, Porthmeor Beach, coastal path, Fore Street and the Harbour are all within a short walk of this perfectly positioned parking space, removing the hassle of limited parking during peak seasons and providing a shelter from the coastal winds in the winter.

''The parking space is accessed through the electronic wooden doors as shown in the photograph.

''The Digey Garage is situated near to Bumbles Tea Room at one end of the street called The Digey. The electronic doors open outwards.

''There is a light switch just inside if needed together with natural light within. An ideal under cover parking space.''