8 of the best properties for sale by the sea
This week: the best properties for sale beside the sea – from a six-storey Georgian townhouse in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, to a house on Scotland’s Knoydart peninsula overlooking the Sound of Sleat


Doune Bay Lodge, Knoydart, Mallaig, the Highlands.
An off-grid property situated in Doune Bay on the western shore of Knoydart Peninsula, with its own beach and views over the Sound of Sleat. It is most easily accessed by boat, which is available by separate negotiation. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, reception, kitchen, 2 acres.
Price: £395,000+ Savills 0141-222 5875.

Doune Bay Lodge, Knoydart, Mallaig, the Highlands.
An off-grid property situated in Doune Bay on the western shore of Knoydart Peninsula, with its own beach and views over the Sound of Sleat. It is most easily accessed by boat, which is available by separate negotiation. 5 beds, 5 baths, recep, kitchen, 2 acres.
Price: £395,000+ Savills 0141-222 5875.

Doune Bay Lodge, Knoydart, Mallaig, the Highlands.
An off-grid property situated in Doune Bay on the western shore of Knoydart Peninsula, with its own beach and views over the Sound of Sleat. It is most easily accessed by boat, which is available by separate negotiation. 5 beds, 5 baths, recep, kitchen, 2 acres.
Price: £395,000+ Savills 0141-222 5875.

Redstack, The Close, Aldwick Bay Estate, West Sussex.
A Tudor-style period property in the Aldwick Bay Estate with direct access to the seashore. It has leaded-light windows, panelled walls and a summerhouse and observatory in the garden. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 receps, boat house, 1 acre.
Price: £2.75m Strutt & Parker 01243-832600.

Mudeford Sandspit, Hengistbury Head, Dorset.
A beach hut rebuilt in 2019 and positioned along the trail path beside Holloway Dock, with views over the dock towards the Priory, Christchurch Harbour, and to the rear towards the Needles and the Isle of Wight. It has a fitted kitchen, a mezzanine sleeping area and a raised, decked terrace. Current annual licence fee £3,240, rates £716.67.
Price: £430,000 Winkworth 01425-274 444.

Mudeford Sandspit, Hengistbury Head, Dorset.
A beach hut rebuilt in 2019 and positioned along the trail path besides Holloway Dock, with views over the dock towards the Priory, Christchurch Harbour, and to the rear towards the Needles and the Isle of Wight. It has a fitted kitchen, a mezzanine sleeping area and a raised, decked terrace. Current annual licence fee £3,240, rates £716.67.
Price: £430,000 Winkworth 01425-274 444.

Caldey View, Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
A Grade II-listed six-storey Georgian townhouse set back from the street on the seafront, with far-reaching views across the sea and direct access to South Beach. The living room has period fireplaces and French doors leading onto a balcony, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, breakfast kitchen, 2 offices, 2 receptions, garden.
Price: £1m+ Country Living Group 01437-616101.

Plas Tanwg, Llandanwg, near Harlech, Gwynedd.
A two-storey house designed to curve along the cliff side, commanding far-reaching views across Cardigan Bay towards the Llyn Peninsula and Snowdonia. It has floor-to-ceiling windows, bi-fold doors, open-plan living areas, a self-contained one-bedroom annexe and direct access to the beach. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, study, laundry, double garage, gardens, parking, 0.94 acres.
Price: £1.75m Jackson-Stops 01244-328361.

Plas Tanwg, Llandanwg, near Harlech, Gwynedd.
A two-storey house designed to curve along the cliff side, commanding far-reaching views across Cardigan Bay towards the Llyn Peninsula and Snowdonia. It has floor-to-ceiling windows, bi-fold doors, open-plan living areas, a self-contained one-bedroom annexe and direct access to the beach. 4 beds, 4 baths, study, laundry, double garage, gardens, parking, 0.94 acres.
Price: £1.75m Jackson-Stops 01244-328361.

Seahill House, Seatown, Bridport, Dorset.
An extended 1950s house in an elevated position overlooking the Jurassic coastline. It has an open-plan dining kitchen and living area with bi-fold doors leading onto a terrace that overlooks the sea. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 receptions, 1-bed annexe, 1 acre.
Price: £2.1m Jackson-Stops 01308-423133.

Seahill House, Seatown, Bridport, Dorset.
An extended 1950s house in an elevated position overlooking the Jurassic coastline. It has an open-plan dining kitchen and living area with bi-fold doors leading onto a terrace that overlooks the sea. 4 beds, 3 baths, 2 receps, 1-bed annexe, 1 acre.
Price: £2.1m Jackson-Stops 01308-423133.

Orchard House, Titchwell, King’s Lynn, Norfolk.
This renovated Victorian house is situated on the North Norfolk coast, home to one of the finest RSPB bird reserves in the country, and commands views across the salt marsh towards the beach. The house has a contemporary double-height glass entrance hall, floor-to-ceiling windows and open-plan living areas. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, breakfast kitchen, reception, study/bedroom 5, garden.
Price: £1.7m Sowerbys 01328-730340.

Aqua Blu, Pevensey Bay, Pevensey, East Sussex.
A modern, three-storey house overlooking the sea, with direct access to Pevensy Bay’s shingle beach. It has a bespoke kitchen, an open-plan living area with a contemporary wood-burning stove and double doors leading onto the garden, and a one-bedroom annexe on the lower ground floor. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, open-plan living area/kitchen, laundry, cloakroom, balconies, garage, garden, off-road parking.
Price: £1.175m Knight Frank 01892-515035.
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