Waterside property

A truly incredible clifftop home for sale after a decade-long saga of disaster and triumph

Few houses are famous — or even notorious — before they even come to the market, but that's the case with Chesil Cliff House, in Croyde, Devon.

'One of the best waterside homes in England' on the open market for the first time in 145 years

The Haven is a magnificent house by the sea that invites all sorts of superlatives. Penny Churchill takes a look.

Eight breathtaking houses by lakes, rivers and the sea, ideal for those who love sailing or just life by the water

Wonderful views and a watery playground on your doorstep help make these homes special, says Lydia Stangroom.

An incredibly rare chance to buy one of the most beautiful stretches of river in Britain (and one that's teeming with fish)

Two striking beats on the River Tay, Dunkeld House Water and the Newtyle Water, have come to the market. Carla Passino takes a look.

'One of the finest houses in the Channel Islands' for sale in Guernsey, an exquisite clifftop paradise with breathtaking style

The extraordinary Maison de La Falaise is a global-inspired home one of the most exquisite spots in the Channel Islands — and it really has to be seen.

A stunning period country home that is set within three acres and comes with its own lake

As immaculate inside as it is out, the Old Vicarage is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all that rural living has to offer, with the bustling towns of Newcastle and Durham only a 30 minute drive away.

A delightful waterside home for sale that almost dips its toes into Chichester Harbour

The Old Town Hall is a breathtaking property in Bosham, dating from the 17th century overlooking the tidal shores of Chichester Harbour.

House prices hit all time-high, but beach huts for sale lead the market in price inflation

House prices hit all time-high, but it's beach huts which lead the market in price inflation

A stone-built millhouse in a perfect Cumbrian village where Wordsworth helped run a pub

The Mill House is a delightful property with salmon and trout fishing rights, set in lovely grounds in Sockbridge and Tirril, the parish where William Wordsworth's nephew once ran an inn — and persuaded his famous uncle to help him.

An ancient riverside property in a vibrant Kent village with an original Victorian pool

Part of a historic mill complex, Orchard House, in Franingham, Kent, combines period features with a modern sense of space and a magnificent waterside setting in a lovely village with easy access to excellent schools.

A house that might be the finest waterfront property in Falmouth has come up for sale

Britons Slip is one of the finest properties in Falmouth, a beautiful home with space to park your yacht. Penny Churchill takes a look.

A simply perfect house on the Thames with gardens that run down to the water's edge

A riverside house on the Thames is a dream for many of us — and those houses don't get much better than this one.

A private island for sale in Weybridge with its own bridge, three acres of gardens and a rushing weir to sing you to sleep

Living on your own island is the stuff of childhood dreams; this place offers that chance while also offering easy access to London.

Idyllic homes for sale in Woodbridge, a gem on the Suffolk Coast

From a Georgian townhouse to a countryside home where otters roam.

Six beautiful homes for sale on the coastline of Britain

Somewhere beside the sea, whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, a holiday home or just a place to live.

A private island for sale in south west London, with its own bridge and treehouse-style home included

Trinity Island, just outside Weybridge, has come to the market, offering a wonderful choice for those who dream of romance and seclusion within the M25.

A wisteria-clad dream of a house sitting on the banks of one of Scotland's prettiest rivers

A waterside home with stables, land and endless outbuildings offering all manner of possibilities has come to the market near St Boswells.

The spectacular house-cum-studio that's inspired everyone from Kenneth Grahame to the Stone Roses and Oasis

Artists thrive in splendid isolation, and The Old Sawmills is a prime example. Penny Churchill takes a look.

Seven of the best waterside houses for sale in Britain today

Living beside the water — whether that's the sea, river or lake — is a dream for many of us already. And if it's not yours, it will be by the time you've finished looking at these places.

How to buy a home on one of Britain's picturesque tidal islands, from Jersey to Northumberland

Island life without needing a ferry? Tidal islands can offer the romance and glamour of living on a charming dot on the map but without many of the problems, as Eleanor Doughty explains.