As Cowes Week returns and marinas fill with polished hulls and striped Breton shirts, there’s something undeniably appealing about a life lived a little closer to the shoreline. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or simply appreciate a view that changes with the tide, waterside living has a habit of slowing everything down.
This month’s collection brings together homes with private moorings, boathouses, harbour views and direct access to the water. Some invite you to cast off before breakfast, others are perfectly content watching the boats drift by from the terrace. No sea legs required.
Watermead, Cumbria
Watermead occupies one of Windermere’s most sought-after private enclaves, where beautifully landscaped gardens give way to panoramic lake views and the rare privilege of shared private access to the water just a short stroll away.
Paddleboards are likely to get more use than the car here. Whether it’s an early morning swim, a leisurely kayak or an afternoon exploring the lake by boat, life naturally revolves around the water.
0.87 Acre | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 4 Reception Rooms
Guide Price £2,750,000
For Sale with
Finest
The Boathouse, Cheshire
Front-row seats rarely come with a better view.
At The Boathouse, the River Dee takes centre stage. Floor-to-ceiling glazing and a generous balcony place the ever-changing river firmly in view, where rowing boats glide past, paddleboarders drift by and the light shifts across the water from morning to dusk.
With private moorings on the doorstep, stepping onto the river couldn’t be easier. Then again, watching it all unfold from the comfort of home is equally tempting.
2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1 Reception Room
Guide Price £600,000
For Sale with
Currans Unique
Breakwater, Cornwall
Breakwater lives up to its name. Perched above Sennen Cove, sweeping views stretch across the Atlantic, while a footpath leads directly to the beach below. Back at home, tiered terraces and a hot tub make it remarkably easy to swap saltwater for bubbles without venturing much further.
The only difficult decision is whether to catch the sunset from the balcony or the hot tub. Fortunately, there’s time for both.
5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 3 Reception Rooms
Guide Price £2,100,000
For Sale with
Rohrs & Rowe
Signal House, Northumberland
Signal House enjoys a remarkable position overlooking the Northumberland coastline, where floor-to-ceiling glazing frames uninterrupted views towards Coquet Island and Amble’s harbour entrance.
By evening, the only decision left is whether to enjoy your fish and chips on the harbour wall or bring them back to the balcony before the gulls spot you.
4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2 Reception Rooms
Guide Price £1,250,000
For Sale with
Finest
8 Bull Hill, South Cornwall
Some homes take their colour palette rather seriously.
Inspired by its coastal setting, 8 Bull Hill echoes the colours of the harbour throughout, from painted cabinetry and thoughtfully chosen interiors to the flowers and bunting that frame the terrace. Beyond it all, Fowey’s sparkling waters stretching towards Polruan.
It’s difficult to tell where the house ends and the coastline begins.
6 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 4 Reception Room
Guide Price £1,750,000
For Sale with
Rohrs & Rowe
The Boathouse, Devon
It seems only fitting that our collection should finish with another Boathouse.
Perched above the River Dart, this charming waterside cottage enjoys panoramic views across to Dartmouth, with a two-tiered deck that’s perfectly positioned for making the most of them. Whether it’s breakfast in the sunshine or an afternoon watching boats weave their way along the river, life naturally slows to the pace of the tide.
By evening, all that’s left to do is open a bottle of wine and watch the ferries make their final crossings. There’s nowhere else you’d rather be.
2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1 Reception Room
Guide Price £350,000
For Sale with
The Coastal House
Here’s to life on the water.