Tales from the riverbank

Houses with income potential

Owning a piece of Britain’s built heritage is a privilege, but to do so without having to navigate listed-building controls can be an attractive prospect. Arabella Youens finds properties that have slipped below the radar

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

It might be due to the popularity of Clarkson’s Farm , an increased concern for food provenance or the desire to have a lifestyle overhaul, but interest in smallholdings is on the rise, says Arabella Youens

Sealladh an Loch, Foyers, Inverness. A contemporary home in a highland setting with panoramic views towards Loch Ness. It has log-burning stoves and an open-plan dining kitchen and conservatory with m

Sadly, not all of us are millionaires, but we can still find a dream home by the sea. Here, Amy McPherson compiles a list of fantastic properties for sale – all at £400,000 or under