Here, we choose our favourite coastal property of the week – for sale in the British Isles right now.
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).
Plymouth, Devon – Guide price £1,800,000
Sitting in half an acre of gardens, this four-bedroom waterside gem enjoys light-filled interiors and estuary views. Also included are a detached one-bedroom cottage and a private quay. Marchand Petit Newton Ferrers (01752 873 311, 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).
Salcombe, Devon – £2,750,000
Perched above North Sands with rural and sea views, Asman is a detached five-bedroom house that blends characterful Edwardian period features with stylist modern interiors. It also features a large double garage and space for boat storage and parking vehicles. Marchand Petit Salcombe (01548 844473, marchandpetit.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).
Chichester, West Sussex, £2,750,000
Move the family into this spacious five-bedroom house in Birdham on the shore of inner Chichester Harbour. Salterns sits surrounded by its own gardens of about an acre, ensuring a high degree of privacy, and has views over neighbouring farmland and the waters of Birdham Pool. The property comes with a hard tennis court, and has access to Salterns Way and Birdham Marina. Jackson-Stops Chichester (01243 786316, jackson-stops.co.uk).
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