The beach is their garden

Ben and Ruth Prior replaced a coastal bungalow with a stunning three-storey home to maximise family living space and views of the sea

TUCKED AWAY ON THE KENT COAST, THIS FADED BOATMAN’S COTTAGE HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED BY BELINDA BENTON INTO THE PRETTIEST HOUSE ON THE STREET

Blending Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian soul, Suki is a design-led retreat above Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, that invites you to slow down, soak up the salt air, and reconnect with nature

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

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

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