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BRITAIN | PROPERTY COAST TO COAST From Cornish cottages to Scottish mansions, there’s no end of options when it comes to finding the perfect beachside property THE BOATHOUSE, CORNWALL agents Property Vision. ‘The spike in de- Lillicrap Chilcott. The Cornish estate agency mand for the best seaside properties has been has a number of beautiful properties for sale, The village of St Mawes is one of Cornwall’s most driven by a renewed focus on well-being and including a four-bedroom house near Truro, desirable holiday spots, and this contemporary work-life balance, heightened during recent which has large gardens that lead directly four-bedroom home occupies a prime location lockdowns. Health benefits, more space and down to the sea, along with 220 feet of water close to the water’s edge. With its own boathouse the romance of lazy summer days by the frontage and a private slipway. and slipway access, it’s perfect for keen sailors. water are all key factors, with many buyers Offers over £3.25 million. turning their favourite holiday destinations Originally a period cottage, Carrick Court Savills: 01872 243201 into primary residences to enjoy the natural was enlarged in the 1960s and reconfigured calm of the water all year round.’ in order to make the most of its fantastic W ho wouldn’t want to spend setting – the crescent-shape layout allows the summer at the seaside – Cornwall, unsurprisingly, is a particularly panoramic views across the Carrick Roads or any other time of year, popular destination, with its pretty fishing estuary. This corner of Cornwall provides for that matter? Owning a villages and miles of breathtaking coastline. some of the best sailing in the country, with home on the coast has never been so popular, ‘The property market in Cornwall is lots of creeks, inlets, beaches and waterside as people seek a more relaxed lifestyle away positively booming,’ says Ian Lillicrap of villages to explore. from the capital. ‘While the pandemic-induced exodus to the countryside has been well documented, it is in fact the UK’s prime coastal areas which are proving the biggest pull for those fleeing the city,’ says Philip Harvey, of the buying

OLD TOWN HALL, BRITONS SLIP, WEST SUSSEX CORNWALL Dating back to 1694, Enjoy some of the best this recently restored sea views in Falmouth – property is located in the this five-bedroom house heart of Bosham, situated is set right on the harbour, close to Chichester and with its own private Goodwood.The gardens pontoon. Other features have been designed to include a heated indoor make the most of the swimming pool, a charming expansive views across courtyard garden, and a the water. £4.5 million. separate studio or store room. £2.5 million. Knight Frank: Jonathan Cunliffe: 020 7861 1093 01326 617447 ARISAIG HOUSE, INVERNESS-SHIRE Escape to the Highlands and this grand Scottish estate, comprising a 14-bedroom Victorian mansion and five additional properties.There’s a walled garden and woodland, and the sea is close by, with access via a private jetty. Offers over £2.25 million. Savills: 0141 222 5875

MARINE PARADE, THE CLIFF HOUSE, KENT EAST SUSSEX Sitting on the edge of the white cliffs of Dover,The Cliff House In the heart of vibrant Brighton, occupies a beautiful yet secluded position on 11.4 acres, and is this Grade II-listed townhouse is surrounded by National Trust land. As well as the five-bedroom main house, there’s an annexe, two additional properties and, part of an elegant Regency best of all, a historic former lighthouse. £4.25 million. terrace, close to the Royal Knight Frank: 020 7861 1093 Pavilion and with fantastic sea views.The main bedroom suite For those who want to live even closer to has a copper bathtub looking out the water, Britons Slip – a Grade II-listed over the water, and there’s also a historic property in the heart of Falmouth – self-contained apartment. could be the one. It sits right on Falmouth’s Offers over £2.25 million. inner harbour, surrounded by water on Winkworth: 01273 772175 three sides, with a private slipway and pontoon. Inside, the interiors are comfortable and contemporary, with a large open-plan living area, a self-contained, two-bedroom apartment and an indoor swimming pool. If you like the sea, but need better access to London, then the Kent and Sussex coasts have a lot to recommend them, with chalk , plenty of beaches and good train and road connections to the capital. Knight Frank is selling a 17th-century house in the picturesque village of Bosham in West Sussex, with spectacular views across the creek towards Chichester Harbour. The property comes with a mooring, so its owners will be able to set sail at once, in search of fresh adventures and new horizons. RAITHWAITE VILLAGE, NORTH YORKSHIRE Close to Sandsend beach and the seaside town of Whitby, this development comprises a mix of cottages, lodges and villas, with interiors designed by Neptune. As an added bonus, each property sale includes a £10,000 Neptune voucher, to help put the finishing touches to your new home. From £350,000. Raithwaite Village: 01947 602626 CARRICK COURT, CORNWALL PHOTO: NEPTUNE Overlooking a pretty estuary, just four miles from Truro, this 4,000-square-foot home has been stylishly refurbished, and has plenty of balconies and terraces to take advantage of the views. The mature gardens span 1.2 acres and lead down to the water’s edge. £4 million. Lillicrap Chilcott: 01872 273473

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BRITAIN | PROPERTY NOTEBOOK A round-up of the latest property news, at home and abroad LUXURY AND LEISURE Boasting one of London’s smartest addresses, No. 1 Grosvenor Square occupies a prime spot in the heart of Mayfair, on the site of the former US embassy. Behind the period façade lie 44 elegant apartments, with high ceilings and generously sized balconies.The wellness facilities are outstanding and occupy an entire floor of the development, with a 25-metre swimming pool, a gym and private training studio, a spa and a sauna, as well as a host of leading experts on hand to offer personal training, physiotherapy and medispa treatments.There’s also plenty of access to the great outdoors, with the green spaces of Grosvenor Square and Hyde Park on the doorstep. For more information, visit 1gsq.com THE FIVE-STAR LIFESTYLE Dubai is known for its cutting-edge architecture, and one of its latest additions will be home to a new outpost of the Dorchester Collection. The two distinctive towers will accommodate a hotel in one side, and 39 ultra-high-end apartments in the other. Designed by the award-winning architects Foster and Partners, and created by Omniyat, one of the Middle East’s most innovative property developers,The Residences includes a sky garden, a rooftop swimming pool and a spa, while residents can also enjoy the Dorchester Collection’s exceptional service. For more information, visit www.omniyat.com A STYLISH SERVICE GOOD CONNECTIONS David Shilling truly is a Surrounded by open countryside and steeped in culture, man of many hats. Having Cambridge has long been a popular place to live – started out as a milliner in especially with its good rail connections to London. the late 1970s, producing one-of-a-kind headgear Knights Park forms part of Eddington, a new mixed-use for the fashion set, Shilling development to the north-west of the city, with homes has turned his hand to ranging from apartments to a collection of detached family creating remarkable homes called The Villas.These five-bedroom houses are well residences in the UK and proportioned, extremely energy efficient, and just a short internationally. Covering all aspects of a project, from walk – or bike ride – from the many attractions the architectural works to of this beautiful and ancient university town. the interior design and even the landscaping, his aim is For more information, visit www.knightspark-eddington.co.uk to provide an all-in-one service, collaborating closely with the client to help them to achieve a property that feels like home. For more information, visit shilling.space



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