Delightful dorset

These four glorious properties need only a modicum of tender loving care and offer great rewards to the far-sighted

Cove Crest, Barbati, Corfu, Greece. Two villas with panoramic sea views, infinity pools and terraced gardens leading down to the beach. Villa 1: 3 beds, 4 baths, open-plan living areas, kitchen, in-ho

Sea Salt, Lubbers Quarters, Abaco, Bahamas. A Caribbean house on the island of Lubbers Quarters Cay overlooking Tahiti Beach. It has painted wood walls and ceilings, and an open-plan kitchen and livin

Belgrave Crescent, West End, Edinburgh, Scotland. A renovated B-listed Victorian townhouse near Murrayfield, Scotland’s national rugby stadium. It has period fireplaces, wood floors and a state-of-the

From the pretty Cotswolds to trendy east London, townhouses have enduring appeal

Whether you’re seeking a rustic-meets-contemporary retreat or a family home near a sandy beach, Amy McPherson picks this month’s best coastal properties