Waterside property

A magnificent waterside penthouse in a converted mill on one of Britain's most beautiful stretches of water

In prime position in Dartmouth, this superb five-bedroom home has breathtaking views.

An absurdly perfect thatched country cottage, surrounded by a 6,000-acre estate in the heart of Devon, is for sale at just £650,000

Is it too late to add this Devon cottage to your Christmas wish list?

A breathtaking house and garden for sale that was created by one of Britain's greatest landscape architects as a playground for his family

Thomas H. Mawson, one of the 20th century's most renowned landscape architects, created this place for his family to enjoy. A century later it's looking for a new owner.

A delightful Georgian house that's perfect for anyone who loves life by the waterside

Ivy House is a beautiful home in a prime spot on the south coast. Penny Churchill takes a look.

Waterside homes are cheaper than they have been in years — but it won't last

Now is the time to buy a house by the water, according to research conducted exclusively for Country Life by Jackson-Stops. Annunciata Elwes finds out why.

The £1m pair of Victorian sea forts for sale in the waters off Britain, complete with hotel rooms, nightclub and helipad

You might get wet on your commute, but on the plus side you'd never get trouble with noisy neighbours at these utterly unique properties.

A surfer's ideal home? The Cornwall seaside haven just yards from the beach in the village of Polzeath

Arabella Youens takes a look at the aptly-named Beach Haven, in the heart of one of North Cornwall's most popular spots.

A £6.5m super-prime home in Devon: The 'best of both worlds' seaside home right across the water from Devon's most expensive town

Thalassa is a home that enjoys glorious sunsets, delightful beaches, privacy and seclusion — yet is close enough to the action to keep anyone happy. Arabella Youens takes a look.

A wildly dramatic clifftop home built by the man who escaped the Cornish tin mines to become an international diamond trader

The beautiful home of Porthledden is a classic tale of local boy made good — but Francis Oats didn't get to enjoy it for long.

A 'labour of love' that's literally on top of one of Cornwall's most beautiful surfing spots, on the market for the first time in its history

Constantine Cottage overlooks Constantine Bay, and is a tastefully modern family home in one of Cornwall's most sought-after locations.

14 magnificent homes for sale across the world, from $800,000 to $45,000,000

We take a look at some of the outstanding international houses to have come to the market via Country Life in the last week or so.

Five spectacular coastal homes for sale across Britain, from £400k to £4m

A dream waterside home in one of Cornwall's most prestigious locations

Perched at the top of a gentle hill in St Mawes, Tresona is a hop, skip and a jump to some of Cornwall’s finest beaches and sailing waters.

A bewitching and idyllic Scottish retreat clinging to the water’s edge

Located on the west coast, Lagganbuie House offers dramatic views across Loch Feochan, and an interesting development angle.

A 270-acre Scottish island for sale at the same price as a three-bedroom house in suburbia

From sheltered sailing waters and abundant wildlife, to historical ruins and traditional stone farm buildings ripe for development, Torsa has something for everyone.

The ultimate in splendid isolation? A gorgeous Scottish country house with woodland gardens running down to the loch

Located at the head of Loch Creran, Druimavuic House has been fully renovated to provide an elegant family home with far-reaching views.

Seven houses for sale with their own spectacular home cinemas

Love the Silver Screen? Annabel Dixon takes a tour of properties for sale with eye-catching home cinemas.

Why do we all love waterside homes?

Rivers, lakes, canals and the sea act as magnets for buyers. Annabel Dixon explores why ‘water always bucks the trend’.

An island for sale on Loch Lomond at the price of a suburban semi, complete with yew trees planted by Robert the Bruce

Inchlonaig Island has come to the market, a place with 7,000 years of history, delightful topography — and even a (relatively) straightforward commute. Toby Keel takes a look.

Five truly spectacular country houses for sale, from £1.5 to £7.25m

Our selection of the best homes from this week's Country Life includes two truly beautiful coast houses.