It probably won’t come as a surprise to learn that Britain’s priciest seaside locations are all in the South West. According to the Lloyds Bank Coastal Homes Review, Salcombe tops the list with an average property price of £970,657, followed by Sandbanks at £957,739, then Padstow where the typical buyer pays nearly £702,000.
“Sea views, sandy beaches, brisk morning dips — it’s easy to see why coastal living is so desirable,” says Amanda Bryden, head of mortgages at Lloyds Bank.
“The most sought-after locations attract average price tags of close to a million pounds — with in-demand properties often going for much more. There are more affordable places by the sea, especially the further north you head.”
If you fancy a daily dose of salty sea air, check out these alluring homes for sale.
1. Beacons Gleam, Walcott, Norwich, Norfolk, guide price £60-£80,000
Depending on how much it achieves at auction on 24 July, this detached three-bedroom bungalow could be the bargain of the century.
Situated down a private road next to the beach, the kitchen and sea defences have been upgraded but it needs further modernisation. Find out more from Auction House East Anglia.
2. Eagle House, Broadstairs, Kent, £475,000
A one-bedroom second floor flat in a historic building that’s virtually on the beach and was the headquarters of the Admiralty Coastal Blockade during the Napoleonic Wars.
The open plan kitchen/living area has a window seat in the wide sash bay for sitting and admiring the panoramic sea views, and there’s a communal garden with a private gate opening directly on to the golden sands. Via Fine & Country.
Read more: 10 homes geared up for outdoor entertaining
3. The Old Manse, Kilmore, Teangue, Isle of Skye, offers over £475,000
Built in the early 1800s, this B-listed Tudor Gothic-style house enjoys framed views of the Sound of Sleat and mountains beyond.
It sits in over four acres and includes six bedrooms, three reception rooms, an office and features such as crenellations and a circular turret. Some remedial work is required. Get in touch with Galbraith.
4. The Sonnet, West Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, two-bedroom apartments from £495,000
This five-storey block was designed to blend in with surrounding period buildings and built so that all 14 homes have a sea-facing balcony or terrace.
They’re fitted with air source heat pumps to keep energy bills low, Shaker-style matt kitchen units and herringbone flooring.
There’s also a lift, landscaped communal garden, secure underground parking and bike storage. Through Hive & Partners.
5. Harbour Sands, Lighthouse View, Morpeth, Northumberland, £650,000
One of three contemporary houses nestling in sand dunes on the outskirts of a fishing village.
Three of the four bedrooms occupy the ground floor, with the all-in-one kitchen/living/dining area and balcony on the first floor benefitting from the elevated views of the coastline, harbour entrance and North Sea. The contents can be purchased via separate negotiation. Contact Finest Properties.
Read more: 8 UK holiday homes businesses you could buy now
6. Beesands, Kingsbridge, Devon, £740,000
The water is only 200 yards from this fully-renovated whitewashed cottage.
Accommodation comprises a sitting room with French windows opening into the garden, a separate kitchen diner, two double bedrooms and a bathroom plus two attic rooms with skylights and built-in storage.
Being at the far end of the beach, it’s quiet even at the height of the season. For more information, contact Marchand Petit.
7. Eaton Hall, Dale, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, £1m
Sitting in a prime waterfront position, this grand Grade II-listed residence has recently been repainted and fitted with new windows.
Living space stretches to nearly 3,500 square feet and includes six bedrooms and three reception rooms, and there’s a walled patio at the front and a large enclosed garden at the back. On the market through Country Living Group.
Read more: 8 envy-inducing homes with impressive sports facilities
8. Pevensey, East Sussex, £1.25m
An extended and refurbished New England-inspired house that maximises light and sea views.
The front garden leads directly on to the beach, and inside you’ll find a spacious hallway, an open plan kitchen/entertaining area, two utility rooms, four bedrooms and four bathrooms, and it’s future-proofed with a lift. Available through Yopa.
9. St Ives, Cornwall, £1.4m
Perched on a hillside overlooking St Ives Bay and Porthmeor beach, this energy-efficient house includes five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a sun terrace off the living room.
The lower ground floor has its own entrance and kitchen, so could be turned into an annex and run as a holiday let. On the market through Country & Waterside.
10. Llancarreg, Southerndown, Vale of Glamorgan, £1.75m
Direct access to the Heritage Coastal path and proximity to a sheltered Blue Flag beach make this six-bedroom house a must for an outdoorsy family.
It was rebuilt five years ago with the living areas and main bedroom suite on the first floor — and the rest of the bedrooms below — to maximise views over the Bristol Channel. Through Watts & Morgan.
Read more: 11 fabulous farmhouses for rural bliss
11. Shoreline, Folkestone, Kent, £2.8m
You can see the sea from every angle of this luxurious two-bedroom penthouse.
On the sixth floor of a development standing right on the beach, it features floor to ceiling windows and doors, a kitchen equipped with high-end Miele appliances, a huge rooftop terrace and a balcony for al fresco dining, sunbathing or simply taking in the sights. From Shoreline Folkestone.
12. Ropehawn, Trenarren, Cornwall, £3.5m
For a buyer who prioritises privacy and charm, this elegant four-bedroom property is hard to beat.
In the 17th century, it served as a base for netting and curing pilchards, and was reconstructed as a private house in 1893.
Accessed by boat or a woodland path, it comes with a converted boathouse, its own harbour, slipway and deep water moorings — and no near neighbours. Through Knight Frank.
Download the Yahoo Finance app, available for Apple and Android.
