Properties of the week: lovely homes by the sea
Featuring a Victorian house on the Isle of Wight and a beachside apartment in Tenby
1. Isle of Wight: £2.65m
Oak Cliff Place, Wootton Bridge
A Victorian house set in secluded grounds of 4.5 acres, extending down to the beach. Main suite, 7 further beds (3 en suite), 2 baths, kitchen/dining room, 3 receps, conservatory, gardens.
£2.65m; Spence Willard (01983-200880)
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2. Dumfries and Galloway: £795,000
The White House, Mutehill, Kirkcudbright
Situated on the shoreline of Kirkcudbright Bay with views stretching to the Isle of Man. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen, 2 receps, library.
OIEO £795,000; Savills (01412-225875)
3. Pembrokeshire: £700,000
Penniless Cove Hill, Tenby
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A beachside apartment on the harbour side of the picture-postcard seaside town of Tenby. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen, dining/living room. Sale includes share of an integral boat house.
£700,000; John Francis (01834-842859)
4. Isle of Wight: £2.45m
Mariners, Cowes
Built for King George IV’s surgeon general in 1824, this delightful house enjoys views across the Solent. Main suite, 5 further beds (3 en suite), family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, conservatory, garage, 3 attic rooms.
£2.45m; Knight Frank (01590-630591)
5. Cornwall: £950,000
Prospect Cottage, Coverack, Lizard Peninsula
A gorgeous double-fronted detached stone cottage with stunning sea views. 3 beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen, 2 receps, garden (with direct access to the coastal path), sun terrace, parking.
£950,000; Jonathan Cunliffe (01326-617447)
6. West Sussex: £550,000
Kingsway, Selsey
Boasting direct access to the beach, this charming property – in the popular seaside resort of Selsey – enjoys panoramic views of the sea. 3 beds, shower room, kitchen, loft room, garden, parking.
£550,000; Henry Adams (01243-606789)
7. Argyll and Bute: £475,000
An Dobhran, Drimnin, Morvern
A lovely villa overlooking the Sound of Mull and beyond to Tobermory and Ardnamurchan Point. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bathroom, kitchen/dining room, 2 receps, boat shed, garden, garage.
OIEO £475,000; Savills (01412-225875)
8. Norfolk: £825,000
Burnham Overy Town
A delightful Georgian house close to some of Norfolk’s best and most secluded beaches. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, study.
£825,000; Bedfords (01328-730500)
9. Yorkshire: £360,000
Fideliter, Cliff Top, Filey
Located in this beautiful seaside town, this “lodge” has unrivalled views over the golden sands that stretch along the coast. 1 bed, shower room, open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, balcony.
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