Sadly, not all of us are millionaires, but we can still find a dream home by the sea. Here, Amy McPherson compiles a list of fantastic properties for sale – all at £400,000 or under
Kingsbridge, Devon Guide price £350,000
With three bedrooms and three storeys, this impressive Grade II-listed townhouse sits within a desirable neighbourhood in a town-centre location. The interior is flooded with daylight, which creates an inviting atmosphere, and outdoors is a private garden with a low-maintentance, timber-
decked layout – ideal for alfresco eating and relaxing. Kingsbridge is a great location if you love to go on walks, and the property offers comfortable contemporary living on the coast. Marchand Petit Kingsbridge (01548 857588, marchandpetit.co.uk).
Blakeney, Norfolk Guide price £399,950
This charming three-bedroom home is a converted fisherman’s cottage, with traditional brick and flint construction. Located just a short walk from Blakeney’s historic quay, the property is presented in excellent order throughout, with a spacious sitting room. Outside is a private back garden with a sun terrace. Sowerbys, Holt (01263 710777, sowerbys.com).
Kingsbridge, Devon Guide price £400,000
Clad in cedar, this detached, modern two-bedroom property is enclosed by a pretty stone wall and timber-decked garden, with parking for one vehicle. The living space features an open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room with triple-aspect windows, doors and skylights. Marchand Petit Kingsbridge (01548 857588, marchandpetit.co.uk).
Duporth, Cornwall £399,950
Occupying a prime position within the highly desirable Duporth coastal development, this well-appointed two-bedroom apartment enjoys private gated access to Duporth Beach. With plenty of natural light and sea views from the living room and master bedroom, the property is perfectly suited for use as a principal home or holiday retreat, or as an investment. Jackson-Stops Cornwall (01872 261160, jackson-stops.co.uk).
Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, Guide price £375,000
Set in one of Pembrokeshire’s most sought-after locations – the vibrant community of Manorbier – The Lodge is a true gem. This characterful, four-bedroom home boasts ample, well-presented accommodation, with original features including stone walls, wood flooring and exposed beams. It’s a short walk from the beach and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and within easy reach of Tenby. It also has an enclosed courtyard garden and plenty of parking space. Country Living Group (01437 616101, countrylivinggroup.co.uk).
Salcombe, Devon Guide price £389,000
Located within former hotel The Salcombe, this one-bedroom ground-floor apartment enjoys sweeping views across the estuary to East Portlemouth’s sandy beaches. As its owner, you will enjoy access to the well-tended communal gardens, mooring pontoons and heated outdoor swimming pool. The interior is tastefully presented, and the lounge area is currently fitted with bunk beds, making it a great lock-up-and-leave holiday home for a family that loves boating. Marchand Petit Salcombe (01548 844473, marchandpetit.co.uk).
Cowes, Isle of Wight Guide Price £395,000
This recently refurbished three-bedroom period cottage is situated a moment’s walk from Cowes High Street. Believed to have been built in 1842, the property has recently undergone sympathetic refurbishment, and now features a spacious and well-equipped kitchen and two contemporary shower rooms. Outdoors is a partially walled south-facing garden, designed to be low-maintenance, with planting in raised beds. This property could be a comfortable home – or a great investment. Spence Willard (01983 200880, spencewillard.co.uk).
St Anne’s Head, Dale, Pembrokeshire Offers over £325,000
This three-bedroom cottage is perched on St Anne’s Head near Dale – a stunning location on the rugged Pembrokeshire coast, with a neighbouring lighthouse. It has unrivalled sea views to the rear, and fields at the front. A well-presented dream coastal home that is also an established, successful holiday let. Country Living Group (01437 616101, countrylivinggroup.co.uk).
Deal, Kent, Guide price £295,000
Spacious and well-presented, this first-floor two-bedroom apartment on Prince of Wales Terrace occupies a prominent, central and convenient location on the seafront at Deal. It features an Art Deco fireplace and large, sea facing windows in the living room, with access to a balcony. The modern fitted kitchen is equipped with high-gloss units, and the bathroom still has the original tiles. Deal’s attractions include a historic Tudor castle and Grade II-listed pier, plus independent shops, restaurants and cafés. Bright & Bright (01304 374071, brightandbright.co.uk).
Port Isaac, Cornwall Guide price £295,000
Located in the heart of Port Isaac, and offering glimpses of the harbour, this Grade II-listed terraced fisherman’s cottage
has plenty of charm. The cosy two-bedroom property is well presented, but it also provides a great deal of potential for refurbishment to your taste. John Bray Estates (01208 862601, johnbrayestates.co.uk).
Whitehaven, Cumbria £115,000
Located right on the side of Whitehaven Marina, with views of the boats, bandstand, harbour lighthouse and The Beacon Museum, this two-bedroom apartment in a characterful Grade II-listed building features a generously sized living and dining room, and a box bay window overlooking the water. Lillingtons Estate Agents Whitehaven (01946 590412, lillingtons-estates.co.uk).
Cowes, Isle of Wight, Guide Price £375,000 – £395,000
Located near the Floating Bridge with views across the River Medina and Solent, this Grade II-listed four-bedroom terraced house blends historic charm and modern living. Originally a pub, it has been renovated to create a spacious family home. Highlights include a cosy reception room with a fireplace, an open plan kitchen diner with garden access, and a luxurious master bedroom suite. Hose Rhodes Dickson (01983 294714, hrdiw.co.uk).
Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, Guide Price £395,000
Tucked away in a coastal location at the end of a private road, this three-bedroom ground-floor apartment enjoys far-reaching western Solent views. The light, spacious interior has oak flooring throughout for a seamless flow, while local footpaths give easy access to beaches in Totland and Colwell Bay. Spence Willard Freshwater (01983 756575, spencewillard.co.uk).
Whinnyfold, Aberdeenshire Offers over £160,000
Set in an old fishing village, this two-bedroom cottage offers an affordable opportunity to move to the coast. Features include a modern kitchen with room for a breakfast table, spacious lounge with a woodburning stove, and a vestibule with open storage – ideal for outdoor gear. ASPC (01224 632949, aspc.co.uk).
Marazion, Cornwall – Guide price £400,000
Pilchards, a two-bedroom home lovingly improved with a palette of cool coastal blues throughout, enjoys fantastic views of Mount’s Bay and St Michael’s Mount. The streets and sandy beaches of Marazion are within easy walking distance. Andrew Exelby (01736 697414, andrewexelby.co.uk).
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