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Sir Noël Coward sold this spectacular Art Deco cottage in the shadow of the White Cliffs of Dover to Ian Fleming — and now it could be yours
The sale of Mermaid Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a spectacular house in an iconic beach location.
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A spectacular, light-filled home on the Isle of Wight where you can see the water from practically every window
Penny Churchill takes a look at the grand and impressive Fishbourne Quay House.
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A glorious 17th century home in one of the most exclusive waterside villages in Britain
Orchard House was lucky not to have been sunk beneath the surface of Rutland Water when it was created in the 1970s — but it did, and today this wonderful spot is looking better than ever.
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A magnificent waterside penthouse in a converted mill on one of Britain's most beautiful stretches of water
In prime position in Dartmouth, this superb five-bedroom home has breathtaking views.
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An absurdly perfect thatched country cottage, surrounded by a 6,000-acre estate in the heart of Devon, is for sale at just £650,000
Is it too late to add this Devon cottage to your Christmas wish list?
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A breathtaking house and garden for sale that was created by one of Britain's greatest landscape architects as a playground for his family
Thomas H. Mawson, one of the 20th century's most renowned landscape architects, created this place for his family to enjoy. A century later it's looking for a new owner.
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A delightful Georgian house that's perfect for anyone who loves life by the waterside
Ivy House is a beautiful home in a prime spot on the south coast. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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Waterside homes are cheaper than they have been in years — but it won't last
Now is the time to buy a house by the water, according to research conducted exclusively for Country Life by Jackson-Stops. Annunciata Elwes finds out why.
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A surfer's ideal home? The Cornwall seaside haven just yards from the beach in the village of Polzeath
Arabella Youens takes a look at the aptly-named Beach Haven, in the heart of one of North Cornwall's most popular spots.
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A £6.5m super-prime home in Devon: The 'best of both worlds' seaside home right across the water from Devon's most expensive town
Thalassa is a home that enjoys glorious sunsets, delightful beaches, privacy and seclusion — yet is close enough to the action to keep anyone happy. Arabella Youens takes a look.
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A wildly dramatic clifftop home built by the man who escaped the Cornish tin mines to become an international diamond trader
The beautiful home of Porthledden is a classic tale of local boy made good — but Francis Oats didn't get to enjoy it for long.
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A 'labour of love' that's literally on top of one of Cornwall's most beautiful surfing spots, on the market for the first time in its history
Constantine Cottage overlooks Constantine Bay, and is a tastefully modern family home in one of Cornwall's most sought-after locations.
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Five spectacular coastal homes for sale across Britain, from £400k to £4m
Summer at the seaside might be peak time, but those who live by the coast know that those windy, wintry days can be the most atmospheric of all — and you'll avoid the crowds. Here's our selection of beautiful homes for sale around the coast of Britain today.
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A dream waterside home in one of Cornwall's most prestigious locations
Perched at the top of a gentle hill in St Mawes, Tresona is a hop, skip and a jump to some of Cornwall’s finest beaches and sailing waters.
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A bewitching and idyllic Scottish retreat clinging to the water’s edge
Located on the west coast, Lagganbuie House offers dramatic views across Loch Feochan, and an interesting development angle.
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A 270-acre Scottish island for sale at the same price as a three-bedroom house in suburbia
From sheltered sailing waters and abundant wildlife, to historical ruins and traditional stone farm buildings ripe for development, Torsa has something for everyone.
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The ultimate in splendid isolation? A gorgeous Scottish country house with woodland gardens running down to the loch
Located at the head of Loch Creran, Druimavuic House has been fully renovated to provide an elegant family home with far-reaching views.
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Property Talk: Why do we all love waterside homes?
Rivers, lakes, canals and the sea act as magnets for buyers. Annabel Dixon explores why ‘water always bucks the trend’.
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An island for sale on Loch Lomond at the price of a suburban semi, complete with yew trees planted by Robert the Bruce
Inchlonaig Island has come to the market, a place with 7,000 years of history, delightful topography — and even a (relatively) straightforward commute. Toby Keel takes a look.
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Five truly spectacular country houses for sale, from £1.5 to £7.25m
Our selection of the best homes from this week's Country Life includes two truly beautiful coast houses.
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A spectacular house clinging to the water in one of the most beautiful spots around Dartmouth
The aptly-named Paradise Point has come up for sale, and it's one of the finest houses we've seen on the south coast for a long, long time.
