Seeking a move to the coast to start a new business? Amy McPherson compiles a list of properties that combine seaside living with earning potential
Kendram, Isle of Skye – Offers over £425,000
Currently operating as a holiday let, this home, 23 miles from Portree, is ideally located as a base for exploring Skye’s most iconic landmarks, including the Quiraing, Trotternish Ridge, Kilt Rock and the Old Man of Storr. The main house boasts three en suite bedrooms and generous living areas. A detached annexe comprises two self-contained suites with sea or garden views, which offer excellent income potential – each one features
a dining area, fitted kitchen, double bedroom and en suite shower room. Savills Glasgow (0141 222 5875, savills.com).
Ramsgate, Kent – £1,250,000
Built in 1894, Harbour House is a five-bedroom Victorian property, configured as two separate flats and overlooking Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour. It also comes with a one-bedroom annexe and studios/workshops which can be rented out to local artists, bringing in extra income. Jackson-Stops Sevenoaks (01732 740600, jackson-stops.co.uk).
Sandford, Isle of Wight – £695,000
Situated in the idyllic rural hamlet of Sandford, this two-bedroom farmhouse occupies a spacious plot and comes with a beautiful two-bedroom annexe, a garden log cabin and a commercial outbuilding – all of which offer plenty of potential to generate sources of income. Susan Payne Property (01983 566244, susanpayneproperty.co.uk).
Flamborough, East Yorkshire – £1,250,000
This holiday property complex has a well-proportioned seven-bedroom period farmhouse and six cottages ranging between one and three bedrooms. It is perfectly positioned to make the most of the local tourist market and attractions including Flamborough Head and RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Savills York (01904 617800, savills.com).
Flansham, Hampshire – Offers over £1,200,000
Getaway House is a substantial detached residence located in the hamlet of Flansham, just north of coastal Felpham. The property has a total of nine bedrooms within a main house and a self-contained annexe wing. It’s currently run as a successful holiday let, and there is an option to include the contents in the sale. Henry Adams Estate Agents (01243 587687, henryadams.co.uk).
Trelights, Cornwall – Guide price £980,000
For those who appreciate peace and privacy as well as the rugged charms of Cornwall’s coastline, Handsacre provides the perfect balance. Tucked away in the tranquil hamlet of Trelights, near Polzeath and Port Isaac, this characterful detached three-bedroom home is finished to a high standard and nestles within landscaped grounds. The main property is suitable for use as a home or a holiday rental, and comes with a one-
bedroom annexe that creates further opportunities for income. John Bray Estates (01208 862601, johnbrayestates.co.uk).
Alnwick, Northumberland – Guide price £2,000,000
High Buston Hall is a Grade II-listed five-bedroom Georgian country home with sea views and more than four acres of gardens and paddocks – the main house also retains many of its original decorative features. Its two wings are configured as separate annexes, with one and two bedrooms respectively, a courtyard and private entrances, which can be let as holiday rentals. Finest Properties (0330 111 2266, finest.co.uk).
Staithes, North Yorkshire – Offers over £279,950
Make a lifestyle change with this residence and retail shop trading under the name The Emporium. Refurbished and refitted, the shop has good frontage with plenty of window space and a retailing floor area. Fittings include in-shop storage and a door opening onto a lobby with a staircase up to the apartment above. Richardson & Smith (01947 602298, richardsonandsmith.co.uk).
Alston, Devon – Guide price £1,400,000
The Carriage House is a four-bedroom home set in 5.7 acres of grounds. It also comes with a successful three-bedroom holiday cottage and annexe, equestrian facilities with stables and a ménage, a historic walled garden, and a productive kitchen garden. It is located just minutes from Mothecombe Beach and scenic coastal walks. Marchand Petit Newton Ferrers (01752 873311, marchandpetit.co.uk).
