Top 12 fabulous coastal homes to buy

From an architect-designed home with views over the Camel Estuary to a penthouse in Sandbanks, Amy McPherson picks some of the best high-end properties for sale right now

House on the Shore, Thorns Beach, Beaulieu, Hampshire. An Arts & Crafts house overlooking the Solent with 128 metres of beach frontage. It has exposed beams and open fireplaces. 6 beds, 3 baths, 3 rec

Rye-based firm RX Architects, which has delivered more than 30 beach houses along the south coast, talks Coast through one of its latest projects in East Sussex

Here are five great options for your move to the coast

Looking to make a move to the coast and start a new business? Here, Amy McPherson compiles a list of properties to buy that combine seaside living with earning potential

Looking for a forever home by the sea? Whether downsizing or upsizing, read our top tips for making a wise move