Here, we choose our favourite coastal property of the week – for sale in the British Isles right now.
Mullion, Cornwall Guide price – £1,275,000
Mulberry Cottage is an upgraded three-bedroom home, set within beautiful gardens just 10 minutes’ walk from Polurrian Cove on the Lizard Peninsula. The interiors balance characterful period features with contemporary comforts, and the garden room extension is ideal for outdoors-indoors dining and relaxing. Rohrs & Rowe (01872 306360, rohrsandrowe.co.uk).
Cowes, Isle of Wight – Guide price £895,000
This three-bedroom, Grade II-listed townhouse has a wealth of period features, and harbour and Solent views from the main bedroom, living rooms, balcony and roof terrace. There are two parking spaces and a courtyard garden. Spence Willard (01983 200 880, spencewillard.co.uk).
Salcombe, Devon – Guide price £3,750,000
This exceptional six-bedroom property set over South Sands Beach benefits from estuary and sea views, framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. Contemporary open-plan spaces and high-end finishes set the stage for refined coastal living. Marchand Petit Salcombe (01548 844 473, marchandpetit.co.uk).
Salcombe, Devon – Guide price £3,400,000
Nestled in 14 acres of grounds and woods, this three-bedroom cottage overlooks Mill Bay Beach opposite Salcombe. It has a one-bedroom detached annexe with a large wraparound balcony. Marchand Petit Salcombe (01548 844 473, marchandpetit.co.uk).
Harlyn Bay, Cornwall – Guide price £2,500,000
Located just west of Padstow, Tregea is a five-bedroom home with panoramic coastal views. The original stone house at its heart has been extended to create a modern, open-plan living space. A separate garden- room annexe provides even more flexibility. Rohrs & Rowe (01872 306360, rohrsandrowe.co.uk).
Gunwalloe, Cornwall – £499,000
Tucked away in a small Cornish hamlet is this charming two-bedroom thatched cottage with a private rear courtyard and a detached annexe. The cottage was once the former residence of esteemed writer Sir Compton Mackenzie, and is a short walk away from the beach which stretches all the way across to Porthleven. With its village location on the picturesque Lizard Peninsula, Toy Cottage is the perfect residence for those looking for a cosy period home by the sea. Rohrs & Rowe (01872 306 360, rohrsandrowe.co.uk).
Thurlestone, South Devon, £1,750,000
With eight bedrooms and six bathrooms, Ley House sits on a generous plot in a sought-after village location. Light, airy and spacious accommodation is currently divided into two, with a separately accessed annexe offering the potential for multigenerational living or extra income. Marchand Petit Kingsbridge (01548 857588, marchandpetit.co.uk).
Chichester, West Sussex, £295,000
Sandpiper is a wide-beam floating residence on the Chichester Canal adjacent to Chichester Marina, featuring a versatile living space: two double bedrooms, fitted kitchen, contemporary bathroom, and two outdoor deck-seating and entertaining spaces. With the Salterns Way cycle route to West Wittering’s beaches directly accessible, this is a great base for those wishing to live with the flow. Berthing fees are around £10,000 per annum and mooring is on a 10-year lease. Premier Marine Lodges (01489 884060, premiermarinelodges.co.uk).
