12 great coastal properties to buy

From a waterfront villa to a charming detached house with private mooring available to buy for the first time in over 20 years, here’s this month’s selection of 12 dream properties for sale with amazing coastal locations

MEVAGISSEY, CORNWALL £1,950,000

Compass Point is positioned in a wonderfully dramatic clifftop setting that enjoys truly spectacular world class sea views over Mevagissey Bay below and out across the wider St Austell Bay beyond.  Built in 2014, this exceptional architect-designed house was conceived to maximise the amazing sea views that its position enjoys. The entrance is a particularly impressive and memorable introduction to the house as a large feature wraparound light-well is positioned within the ceiling above the entrance hall. The entrance level is home to the three ensuite double bedrooms – each benefits from the magnificent sea views via floor to ceiling sliding doors, which also give access on to the full width outside balcony. The lower ground floor living area is a cavernous semi open-plan room comprising the living area, dining room and kitchen. Rohrs & Rowe (01872 306360, RohrsAndRowe.co.uk).

SALCOMBE, DEVON £1,900,000 

An exquisite interior designed four-bedroom waterfront villa in one of the most beautiful coastal properties to buy, with magnificent settings in Salcombe. Presented to the highest specification throughout this is the perfect property to enjoy the enthralling ever changing and fascinating views. Harriet George (01548 856992, www.harrietgeorge.co.uk).

HELSTON, CORNWALL £1,175,000 

Spindrift is an exceptional detached modern house, constructed in 2014. The split level design maximises its amazing position and provides stunning sea and coastline views. The well designed kitchen/diner is on the ground floor with an open plan layout, enjoying easy access to the gardens and ample room to entertain. Also on this floor is a bedroom, shower room and sitting room, which offer the option of being used in combination to provide a little more privacy as a suite. The main first floor living room with its modern log burning stove is an idyllic place to just sit, relax and enjoy the spectacular views that stretch all the way along the coast to Kynance Cove, via a magnificent feature gabled window. The main bedroom suite is situated on this floor, with a separate dressing room, well-appointed bathroom ensuite and feature gabled window provides the same coastal views as the living room. The two additional seaward facing double bedrooms are positioned in the centre of the house and are serviced and separated by a family bathroom. Rohrs & Rowe (01872 306360, RohrsAndRowe.co.uk).

UPLYME, DEVON £3,250,000

The Orchard is a contemporary five-bedroom home, regarded as one of our more private coastal properties to buy at a peaceful spot on the fringe of the much sought-after coastal village, enjoying far-reaching views across the sea and surrounding countryside. The Orchard was originally built in 1890 but has recently been remodelled and extended, transforming this once period home into a modern masterpiece, featuring five bedrooms, five bathrooms and two receptions. Jackson-Stops (01308 423133, jackson-stops.co.uk).

MYLOR HARBOUR, CORNWALL £1,400,000 

Quethiock House is a magnificent contemporary five-bedroom waterside home with stunning harbour and sea views. Considered one of the more striking of coastal properties to buy, this home is particularly light and welcoming thanks to its high ceilings, windows, and glazed atrium roof. The property, which has five bedrooms, is four  minutes’ walk from Mylor yacht harbour, a haven for shipping over the centuries and today a centre for boating and yachting enthusiasts. Jackson-Stops (01872 261160, jackson-stops.co.uk).

MULLION, CORNWALL £475,000

Alma House has been extensively updated with the current owners creating a very special primary residence, investment property or holiday home. The layout of the property has been well thought out, with a large, modern and light open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room taking centre stage. To the front of the property are two further separate rooms which are currently set out as bedrooms four and five, but could easily become an additional reception room and office. Upstairs the master bedroom benefits from a good-sized ensuite shower room and an outlook with distant sea views towards Mullion Cove, with bedroom two enjoying an ensuite and sharing the same view. There is also approved planning to create a balcony, stretching across bedrooms one and two to maximise the outdoor space and ocean vistas. Rohrs & Rowe (01872 306360, RohrsAndRowe.co.uk).

RESTRONGUET PASSAGE, CORNWALL £2,000,000

Available for the first time in over 20 years, a charming three/four-bedroom, detached house with private mooring in an idyllic setting overlooking Restronguet Creek and just a stone’s throw from the iconic thatched Pandora Inn. Jonathan Cunliffe (01326 617447, https://www.jonathancunliffe.co.uk).

COLAN, NEAR NEWQUAY, CORNWALL £2,700,000 

This handsome and substantial Grade II Listed seven-bedroom detached house is set within ten acres of delightful grounds, including two one-bed holiday cottages, an outdoor heated swimming pool and various outbuildings. One of our more stylish yet tasteful coastal properties to buy, the house has been thoroughly renovated in recent years and is now presented to an excellent standard throughout. The property also benefits from planning consent for the construction of two sizeable detached houses within the grounds, which may offer immense potential for a variety of other uses. Set down its own a private driveway, Colan Barton is a very attractive, southerly facing, former farmhouse providing flexible and spacious accommodation of circa 3,300 sq ft, that includes the option of a two-bedroom integral annexe. Rohrs & Rowe (01872 306360, RohrsAndRowe.co.uk).

EAST PORTLEMOUTH, DEVON £1,850,000

This is a stunning four-bedroom barn and boat store conversion with an open plan luxurious and stylish interior with easy access to the Salcombe/Kingsbridge estuary. Yawl Barn is a wonderful example of a barn conversion with a natural stone and blue wood cladding exterior and slate roof that is striking while also remaining in keeping with its rural and waterside position. The reverse level interior has been lovingly designed to create an open plan living space accessed by a stunning wide spiral staircase naturally lit with multiple French windows and skylights. A mix of stone and white walls, exposed beams, hardwood, slate floors and limestone tiling have been blended together amid the comforts of underfloor heating, modern lighting and in-built ceiling speakers to create a truly breath-taking home. Marchand & Petit (01548 855 593, marchandandpetit.co.uk).

 TINTAGEL, CORNWALL £845,000 

Situated in an elevated coastal position with stunning sea views across open countryside towards Bossiney Cove, The Haven is a substantial four-bedroom property set in an oasis of mature gardens. With a covered veranda running the full length of the front, there is a separate one-bedroom holiday annexe currently used as a holiday rental. Within striking distance of Tintagel and the North Cornwall coast. JB Estates (01208 862601, johnbrayestates.co.uk).

LYME REGIS, DORSET £525,000

Commanding a wonderful, elevated position with panoramic views to Lyme Bay, Gatesfield House is a magnificent, Grade II listed, Regency building that has been sympathetically converted into seven luxury apartments with communal landscaped gardens and allocated parking. Number 2 forms part of the later Victorian addition, and is beautifully situated with direct access onto the lawn, enjoying uninterrupted views to the sea and further to Portland and the Golden Cap. The apartment enjoys two well-proportioned double bedrooms and a large family bathroom as well as an elegant bay-fronted open plan kitchen and living space which takes full advantage of the outstanding views with French doors opening directly onto the lawn. Jackson-Stops (01308 423133/ jackson-stops.co.uk).

MILLOOK, CORNWALL £1,750,000

This striking new build five-bedroom detached house is set in a two-acre plot in an area of outstanding natural beauty right on the north Cornwall coast in easy reach of Millook, Widemouth Bay and Bude beaches. Currently, under construction, Ocean View offers mesmerising sea views with an incredible roof terrace, an indoor pool, gym, steam room and sauna as well as a cinema room. JB Estates (01208 862601, johnbrayestates.co.uk).

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