The sharp sea air, the soothing sound of waves crashing and the constant holiday feeling - owning a home by the sea is a dream many of us may think is unobtainable. However, housebuilders are working hard to meet the demand for coastal homes and there are options suitable for all budgets and tastes. Here we show you a selection of what's on offer around the UK.
White Sand, Camber, East Sussex - Ward Homes
Ward Homes' White Sands offers one-, two- and three-bedroom homes in the picturesque area of Camber in East Sussex. Between grassland and one of the UK's finest sandy beaches, White Sand is just a stone's throw away from the beach and close to the historic market town of Rye. Prices at White Sand start from just £144,995.
Harbour Village, Fleetwood, Lancashire - Redrow
Situated in an idyllic position right at the tip of the Fylde peninsular with views you won't get enough of, Harbour Village has a wide offering of superb New Heritage Collection homes in a marina setting with a great range of facilities nearby. From a three-bedroom semi-detached ‘Broadway', £146,995, to a four-bedroom detached ‘Cambridge', £235,995.
Reflection, Inverkip, Scotland - Bett Homes
Bett Homes' Reflection development in Inverkip offer stunning sea views and coastal living, while Scotland's largest city is only 30 miles away. With an array of flexible, innovatively designed housetypes overlooking the Kip Marina, the development is comprised of two- and three-bedroom terrace homes, some over three storeys, making them ideal for flexible living. Prices at the development start from £180,000.
Vantage Point, Cowes, Isle of Wight - Banner Homes
A previous What House? Dream Home of the Month, Vantage Point is a collection of 14 apartments finished to the highest specification and offering stunning views across the Solent. With only three apartments remaining, priced between £750,000 and £795,000, the homes have full benefits of the stunning waterfront setting with panoramic views across the startline of many world-famous sailing events.
110 at the Quay, Portishead, Somerset - Crest Nicholson
Crest Nicholson has recently launched its latest phase of 110 at the Quay at Portishead's desirable Port Marine. The development will contain 110 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and is set in an enviable position near the lock gate at Port Marine. All of the apartments have their own balcony or terrace and many boast far-reaching views across the Bristol Channel. Prices start from £108,000 for a one-bedroom ‘Auklet' apartment and £154,400 for a two-bedroom ‘Murres' apartment using the FirstBuy scheme.
The Martellos, Felixstowe, Suffolk - Hopkins Homes
The Martellos is an new development of 42 one- and two-bedroom apartments with landscaped gardens and 18 two-, three- and five-bedroom homes, each with a rear garden. Felixstowe is a Victorian town, known as the "Sun Spot of the East Coast". One-bedroom apartments here start at £109, 995.
Glas Y Dorlan, Neath, Wales - David Wilson Homes
Located on the Neath estuary, just north of Fabian's Way, David Wilson Homes offers a brand new development with 65 three-, four- and five-bedroom homes for sale in the small community village of Jersey Marine. Aside from the coastal calm, the location is ideally suited for those needing to commute via the M4. Properties here are available from £165,000.
Meadowvale, Withernsea, Yorkshire- Persimmon Homes
Situated on the East Yorkshire Coast, Withernsea is a holiday resort featuring many of the traditional seaside attractions and a new development of two-, three- and four- bedroom homes, along with semi-detached and detached bungalows, from Persimmon. Prices here start at £75,999.
