Properties of the week: beachside boltholes
Featuring homes in Fife, Cornwall and Hampshire
1. Mission House, Malaclate
Isle of North Uist
A converted church manse dating back to the 1890s with spectacular sea views over the Vallay Strand. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep, garden, parking.
OIEO £340,000; Galbraith (01786-434600)
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2. The White House, Milford on Sea
Hampshire
A Grade II house built in 1902, with panoramic views across Christchurch Bay. Main suite, guest bed, shower, open-plan kitchen/living/dining room.
£750,000; John D. Wood (01590-540139)
3. The Terrace, Elie
Fife
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A delightful Georgian house in a glorious setting with views over the Firth of Forth. The property has a private beachfront garden with direct access to the beach and a separate garden to the rear. 4 beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, garden, garage.
OIEO £675,000; Savills (0131-2473756)
4. The Fitzroy, Falmouth
Modern flat with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and a balcony overlooking Falmouth Bay. Available for those aged over 60. 1 bed, 1 bath, open-plan kitchen/ dining room.
£395,000; Pegasus (01326-567664)
5. Bishops Rock, Trebetherick
Cornwall
Built in 1937 on a spectacular clifftop location on Greenaway, with direct access to the beach, this charming property has its own stretch of foreshore. It also lies not far from the popular seaside resorts of Polzeath, Rock and Daymer Bay as well as St Enodoc Golf Club. 4 beds, family bath, shower, kitchen/ dining room, 2 receps, garden, parking.
OIEO £4m; Savills (01872- 243200)
6. Manor House, Cresswell
Northumberland
A period stone house on one of Northumberland’s best beaches. Main suite, 3 further beds, shower, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, sauna, gym, workshop, garden, garage.
OIEO £1.2m; Fine & Country (01665-200080)
7. Lunan Bay, Inverkeilor
Angus
A former fisherman’s bothy in a dramatic setting shielded by sand dunes. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep, sun room, parking
OIEO £350,000; Savills (01356-628628)
8. Rose Cottage, Babbacombe
Devon
An early-Victorian thatched cottage overlooking Lyme Bay. Main suite, 4 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, kitchen, 3 receps, garden, garage.
OIEO £1m; Knight Frank (01392-848839)
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