Thinking about moving to the seaside and starting a coastal business? Here are some fantastic options on the market right now!
Thinking about moving to the seaside and starting a coastal business? Here are some fantastic options on the market right now!
BUY A BOATYARD ON THE DART
Creekside Boatyard – Dartmouth, Devon – offers in excess of £1,000,000

Providing a rare opportunity to acquire a working boatyard on the River Dart, Creekside Boatyard is a fully equipped and functioning commercial site, located in a peaceful inlet just one mile from the South Devon town of Dartmouth. The listing includes extensive boat storage and covered workshop space, an office, a slipway with moorings, a shower and WCs, and manager’s accommodation.
The boatyard is situated on a large, level, hard-surfaced area, with direct access to the river. Vehicles and pedestrians may also reach it via a driveway from the nearest public road, and there is parking space for residents, employees and visitors. Details of the annual income are available on request (struttandparker.com).
CORNWALL – £799,999

Grade II listed and overlooking Mounts Bay, Blue Seas in Penzance is an established guest house with eight letting rooms (four with sea views), gardens, parking and spacious owner’s accommodation. For sale through SBC Property (01872 277397, sbcproperty.com).
NORTH YORKSHIRE – £450,000

A handsome Regency townhouse in the popular resort of Scarborough, award-winning Tall Storeys offers seven guest rooms, sea views, host’s living quarters and a walled garden. For sale through CPH (01723 352235, cphproperty.co.uk).
WEST HIGHLANDS – £420,000

It needs a little updating, but Tanglin Guest House offers six guest bedrooms, plus host’s accommodation, close to the seafront in coastal Oban, with private parking and outbuildings for possible conversion. Contact Bell Ingram (01631 566122, bellingram.co.uk).
DORSET – £1,695,000

With potential for change of use, Conifers on Dragons Hill is a contemporary family house in Lyme Regis with three en suite bedrooms, a terrace with sea views and a self-contained one-bedroom annexe (perfect for hosts). For sale through Savills (01202 856873, savills.com).
Still looking for the perfect coastal home? Browse the Latest Coastal Properties for Sale, take a look at our property of the week, or pick up the latest copy of coast magazine for more inspiration.


