From a stunning home on a Cornish creek to a remote Scottish cottage by the beach, here is this month’s round-up of cracking coastal properties for sale now
MANACCAN, CORNWALL – GUIDE PRICE £750,000
Mennavean is situated in a wonderful position at the head of the beautiful Gillan Creek, just outside the charming village of Manaccan. The property itself occupies a waterside location, affording idyllic views from nearly every room.
Downstairs, the kitchen is comfortably sized and offers eye-level views across the creek. Leading from this is a very generously sized sitting/dining room, with a feature inglenook fireplace, wood-burner stove and slate flooring adding plenty of character. On this level, there is a further reception room, also with creek views, along with a family bathroom and WC adjacent to the kitchen.
Upstairs, the two guest bedrooms are well-proportioned and both benefit from water views. The master bedroom ensuite is designed to provide wonderful views across Gillan Creek from nearly every angle.
The outside of the property is particularly noteworthy, as it truly maximises its stunning position. There is a good-sized courtyard directly adjacent to the property, as well as a large elevated garden space to the rear, which further enhances the waterside location and provides another lovely spot to sit, barbecue, and soak up the sun while enjoying the views.
Directly by the water, Mennavean also benefits from a private quay and slipway, along with a well-sized lawned area. Rohrs & Rowe (01872 306360, RohrsAndRowe.co.uk)
SALTHOUSE, NORFOLK – £460,000
This two-bedroom, modern, flint and brick house has stunning views over the saltmarshes of the north Norfolk coastline. The property is in Salthouse – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – and is within walking distance of the coastal path and the wide sandy beaches. Bedfords (01328 730500, bedfords.co.uk)
SAUNDERSFOOT, PEMBROKESHIRE – £1,250,000
This attractive, contemporary house is within a short walk of Saundersfoot beach, and is close to the starting point of the 186-mile Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. It comes with three-quarters of an acre of gardens and woodland, and a boat house.
There are superb views over the bay from the house. Accommodation comprises hall, three reception rooms, large kitchen with dining room, sun room, laundry room, cloakroom, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. West Wales Properties (01834 845584, westwalesproperties.co.uk)
DARTMOUTH, DEVON – GUIDE PRICE £900,000
This property is a delightful, double-fronted, period four-storey townhouse with private off road car port and large gardens to the rear of the house enjoying superb views across the River Dart to Kingswear beyond.
Outside to the rear is a well-established, mature, very usable terraced garden with a mixture of lawned areas together with paved and decked dining terraces with a useful summer house and stunning widespread views. Marchand Petit (01803 839190, marchandpetit.co.uk/properties/20043228/sales)
POLZEATH, CORNWALL – GUIDE PRICE £1,950,000
Wild Thyme is a semi-detached, four-bed property, enjoying an enviable position with uninterrupted views across Polzeath beach. It benefits from sensational sea views from the master bedroom and open-plan living/dining room with direct access out onto the sea-facing garden.
The beauty of Wild Thyme lies in its fantastic frontline location, situated just a few steps from Polzeath’s ever-popular surf beach, making it the ideal beachside bolthole with sea views to match. JB Estates (01208 862601, johnbrayesates.co.uk)
HAMBLE, HAMPSHIRE – £450,000
This pretty period cottage is in the heart of Hamble village and backs onto the marina. It comes with a rear garden with decked seating area providing superb views over the water and marina.
Accommodation comprises sitting room, dining room, kitchen with door to garden, shower room, two bedrooms and bathroom. Brambles (01489 581452, brambles-estateagents.com)
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CHARMOUTH, DORSET – GUIDE PRICE £1,850,000
As coastal properties for sale go, 13 Downside Close is tucked away in a fabulous position, just a stone’s throw from the beach and the centre of this famous seaside resort.
Originally built in the 1980s, the present owners have recently undertaken a fastidious and very clever programme of works almost completely rebuilding the property, creating an exceptional bespoke family home taking full advantage of the stunning location with some of the most enviable sea and coastal views that this wonderful part of the Jurassic Coast has to offer. Jackson-Stops (01308 423133, jackson-stops.co.uk/properties/19156656/sales/bridport-dorchester)
DEAL, KENT – GUIDE PRICE £550,000
The Tea House is an elegant, Grade II listed mid terrace Georgian property situated in a convenient and sought after location just beyond the Middle Street Conservation area in central Deal. The house is well presented and attractively decorated throughout, offering spacious and light accommodation over three floors.
College Road is a sought-after location situated just two roads back from the seafront it offers a more open aspect than the Conservation Area, while still being very conveniently located for all amenities. Bright & Bright (01304 374071, brightandbright.co.uk/property-details/BRB210225/-/kent/deal-5)
SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK – £795,000
This is a pretty, double-fronted period cottage in the heart of Southwold, a short walk from the seafront and sandy beaches. It comes with a low maintenance courtyard garden and a garage with a useful study/office over. Accommodation comprises hall, cloakroom, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms and two shower rooms. Durrants (01502 723292, durrants.com)
STOER, SUTHERLAND – OFFERS OVER £320,000
This is a beautifully presented three-bedroom detached cottage set in an enviable location on the dramatic west coast close to a peaceful sandy beach at Culkein.
251 Culkein is a delightful property which has been beautifully upgraded to provide a stylish and comfortable property which retains the traditional feel. There is a superb blend of contemporary colours and wood panelling throughout. The property is fully double glazed and has LPG gas central heating.
251 Culkein is a lovely family home with numerous outbuildings, one of which has a catering kitchen and dining area which offers an ideal business opportunity. Bell Ingram LLP (01463 717799, bellingram.co.uk)
