From laying foundations on shingle and tackling sand in sliding doors, to maximising sea views and a sense of home, architect Derek Rankin talks about the challenges and triumphs of creating a beach bolthole

From high-end new builds to homes with history, plus a boutique hotel, Amy McPherson compiles some of the best coastal properties on the market

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A very clever (and small) extension has paid big dividends for Janet and Pete Hanson

A timber-clad retreat on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula, Ukiyo combines Japanese-inspired calm, sustainable design and panoramic sea views

There are several details throughout this listed townhouse in Hampshire that betray its varied history. ‘It was once a sheriff’s house and used to hold a lock-up. The door on the downstairs loo is sti