At this time of year, it’s common to fantasise about living by the sea.
A sunny day at the beach can be all it takes for the UK’s coastline to become a huge draw, and suddenly property searches for seaside homes soar. Here are some of the best coastal properties on the market now.
1. Dartmouth, Devon
This mews cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, is a converted stables and has two bedrooms in a reverse layout, with the kitchen and sitting room on the first floor. It’s a characterful place with a covered courtyard and a cosy feel, making it a good buy as a holiday home or as a permanent residence. It’s for sale with Winkworth Dartmouth 01803 832288 for £350,000.
2. Worthing, Sussex
In Worthing, Sussex, this impressive Grade II listed townhouse is a few streets back from the seafront. Originally two houses and converted into one dwelling several years ago, it has the biggest garden on the terrace, along with five bedrooms and a fully modernised interior. This grand home has a spacious kitchen diner with a glass box extension, a cinema room, three receptions and a swim spa; it’s on the market with Winkworth Worthing 01903 216219 for £1.6m.
3. Christchurch, Dorset
A chic and contemporary house in Christchurch, Dorset is on the books at Winkworth Mudeford 01425 274444 and it’s just a short walk from the stunning Avon Beach. The vast house has six bedrooms and four receptions, with a double aspect front living room with two sets of French windows leading to the front decking. The location is secluded and the house is approached through a set of electric gates; it’s priced at £1.595m.
4. Whitstable, Kent
This well-maintained four bedroom house in Whitstable, Kent, is located a stone’s throw from the sea and has a wonderful garden too. There’s a large open plan kitchen and living area with two sets of bifold doors to the garden and lots of natural light, plus a large first floor balcony with sea views. Accommodation is flexible and the house is well-located for the town’s shops and restaurants as well as the station. It’s for sale with Winkworth Canterbury 01227 456645 for £1.35m.
5. Southwold, Suffolk
In Southwold, Suffolk, this appealing terraced house is located a short walk from the beaches and the town centre in the popular Tibbys Way development. It has two first floor bedrooms and lots of entertaining space on the ground floor, plus a lovely secluded rear garden. It’s on the market with Winkworth Southwold 01502 723007 for £700,000.
6. Milford on Sea, Hampshire
Houses close to the seafront in Milford on Sea, Hampshire, rarely come to market but this four bedroom detached property is just one row back from the sea and its upside-down layout means that the double-aspect first-floor reception benefits from fantastic sea views over the Solent. The house is well decorated and has lots of storage; it’s priced at £950,000 with Winkworth Milford on Sea 01590 642641.
