10 QUIRKY SEASIDE HOMES TO BUY
From an island fort and a converted watermill to a beach hut and a houseboat, here’s our pick of the latest characterful homes for sale by the sea
From a Solent fort to an Orkney eco-home, check out these interesting coastal abodes
1 THE SOLENT, HAMPSHIRE £4,250,000
Previous page: Built in the late 19th century to defend Portsmouth and the Solent against attack, No Man’s Fort has 23 guest bedrooms, staff quarters, hot tubs, spa and a rooftop terrace. Strutt & Parker (0207 3185190, struttandparker.com).
2 ROUSAY, ORKNEY £210,000 Tirlot is an eco-friendly house on the island of Rousay. As well as sea views, it has three bedrooms and sits in 1.5 acres with workshop, garage and greenhouse. Green features include a borehole water system, wind turbine and solar panels. Monster Moves (01856 474001, monster-moves.co.uk).
3 BIRDHAM POOL MARINA, WEST SUSSEX £175,000 plus mooring fees
This Waterlodge houseboat, moored in peaceful Chichester Harbour, makes a fabulous coastal bolthole. Intended for holiday use only, it is a two-bed vessel with a shower room and an open-plan living area from which to enjoy the views. Castle Marinas (01455 249000, castle boatsales.co.uk/houseboats-sale).
4 NEWLYN, CORNWALL £375,000
A former chapel and pilchard store dating back to the 18th century, Fairhaven is a traditional granite house in the heart of the town. Inside are three bedrooms, while outside is a small terrace with panoramic views over Mount’s Bay. Lillicrap Chilcott (01872 273473, lillicrapchilcott.com).
5 PLYMOUTH, DEVON £365,000 Apartment No 34 Mills Bakery is part of Grade I*-listed Royal William Yard, which was converted in 2009. This high-spec secondfloor flat has two bedrooms and a balcony with views of the Mayflower Marina and Stonehouse Peninsula. Lang Town & Country (01752 200909, langtownandcountry.com).
HUNSTANTON, NORFOLK £15,000
Beach Hut No 15B, which has double timber doors and a veranda,
occupies a sought-after site parallel to the promenade and is close to the boating and water-ski club, as well as shower and toilet facilities. It comes fully furnished. Belton Duffey (01553 770055, beltonduffey.com).
7 RYE, EAST SUSSEX £475,000 Oak Corner is a timber-framed house on the corner of a cobbled street. This three-bedroom Grade IIlisted home was partially destroyed by fire in 1377, rebuilt in the 1400s, and sits in the Conservation Area of Rye. Phillips & Stubbs (01797 227338, phillipsandstubbs.co.uk).
8 BISHOPSTEIGNTON, DEVON £365,000
Chapel House is a former church, believed to date from 1820, near the centre of this Teign Estuary village. As well as three bedrooms, openplan kitchen/living space and a courtyard garden, it has charming features including high ceilings, gothic windows and a galleried landing. Dart & Partners (01626 772507, dartandpartners.com).
9 BURNHAM OVERY STAITHE, NORFOLK £650,000
Part of an 18th-century watermill, West End Cottage overlooks the River Burn, which joins the sea nearby. This three-bedroom house has lots of traditional character, including exposed beams and a wood-burning stove, and the firstfloor sitting room leads to a pretty balcony. Bedfords (01328 730500, 8 bedfords.co.uk).
10 TEIGNMOUTH, DEVON £500,000
No 2 Yannon Towers forms part of a Grade II-listed property that was built in 1851 in the style of a grand Scottish castle. Near the centre of town and the promenade, it has five bedrooms, period features including shutters and ornate plasterwork, a south-facing garden and fabulous sea views. Dart & Partners (01626 772507, dartandpartners.com).
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