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Life's a beach — especially if you live in one of these epic homes by the seaBritain is hot — so it's time to move to a beach house. Julie Harding picks out her favourites on the market right now.
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'One of the most dramatic coastal estates in the South West' has come up for sale at £10 million, with cliffsides, woodland and its own private beachPenny Churchill takes a look at Redlap House, a simply magnificent property on the cliffs of South Devon.
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The nearest thing you'll find to a tropical lodge in London? This exotic home is right on the Thames, and 10 miles from the centre of the cityThe aptly-named River Haven is for sale in Thames Ditton, and it's a gorgeously exotic home.
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Tropical paradises for sale, from a breathtaking rainforest lodge in Brazil to a 144-acre private island in The BahamasWe're not even going to try and pretend that this isn't a slice of pure escapism: here's our round-up of palatial escapes in warm, sunny places.
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This 18th century watermill saved from the verge of collapse has become a spectacular 21st century homeThe Mill House in Hartford End has been rescued from the brink. Now it's looking for a new owner, as Toby Keel reports.
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A 1960s pop star's 'iconic' mansion right by the water's edge in one of prettiest spots on the ThamesExquisite views, a swish interior and two boathouses for exploring the water are part of the appeal of this Thames-side house near Henley.
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An immaculate Georgian rectory where the halls really have been decked in boughs of hollyStour Provost Manor is a gorgeous riverside home for sale in Dorset that's been dressed for Christmas.
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An Arts-and-Crafts home that sits in prime position in the most exclusive (and priciest) road in HampshireWith its own private jetty on the Beaulieu River, The Rookery is a rare and beautiful home. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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Three homes down by the Thames, perfect for those who love messing about on boatsThis summer’s scorching temperatures will no doubt have endorsed the perennial appeal of Thames-side houses with frontage and private access to the river. Penny Churchill and Toby Keel pick out some prime examples.
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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 yoursThe 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 windowPenny Churchill takes a look at the grand and impressive Fishbourne Quay House.
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Sip tea and laugh at your neighbours in this seaside Norfolk home with a watchtowerOn Cliff Hill in Gorleston, one home is taller than all the others. It could be yours.
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A six-bedroom house in Wales with estuary views and some gloriously fun interiorsBrynymor House is somehow more beautiful on the inside than the outside.
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A converted bothy on the shores of Loch Tay from which to enjoy the fresh tastes of SpringWaterfall Cottage offers four bedrooms and a garden that stretches right down to the lapping waters.
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A waterside cottage in Devon with a private quay, idyllic views and the prettiest summerhouse we've seen in yearsRight beside the picturesque Yealm Estuary, No 1 Noss Mayo is an idyllic home that feels like an escape from the world. Annabel Dixon takes a look.
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A glorious 17th century home in one of the most exclusive waterside villages in BritainOrchard 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 wetsuit room, fingerprint entry and coastal views from all the principal rooms: Is this the ultimate Cornish holiday home?Sitting pretty overlooking Polzeath Beach in North Cornwall, Megizzy’s spectacular views, contemporary design and well thought out features are hard to beat.
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A magnificent waterside penthouse in a converted mill on one of Britain's most beautiful stretches of waterIn 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 £650,000Is 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 familyThomas 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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3,600 acres on the shores of Loch Lomond in which to lose yourself and save the planetThe Stuckendroin Estate comprises enormous amounts of land on the shores of Loch Lomond, as well as two detached houses and plenty of sporting and environmental potential.
