Waterside property

A coastal mini-estate with its own headland between the Fal Estuary and Helford Passage

Cornwall specialises in spectacular waterfront property, but even so Stack Point House stands in a league of its own.

The old sail loft which became a quirky family home, with spellbinding views over the River Exe

Wixels is unique, in its unique interiors and stunning vistas. Penny Churchill reports.

An upside-down house in Salcombe, with Italian-style formal gardens and breathtaking sea views

The stone which Fort Charles sits on was used to build the last stronghold of the royalists in the English Civil War. It now plays host to a rather incredible house. Penny Churchill reports.

The historic home of Sir Francis Drake, long familiar to sailors coming up Exe, has come up for sale

Belvedere wants for nothing. A beautiful location, large rooms and acres upon acres of beautifully landscaped woodland all make this one of the most special properties on the market at this moment in time. Penny Churchill reports.

A beautiful Edwardian country mansion with a tennis court and swimming pool, sitting pretty on Chichester Harbour

Five country homes with breathtaking sea views, from the top of Scotland all the way to South Cornwall

Stretching from the top of Scotland right down to the tip of Cornwall, these wonderful properties boast some of the finest views in our island kingdom.

A cottage where chocolate-box charm meets an idyllic seaside setting

A picture-perfect fishermans cottage perched at the end of a pier, far away from the heat and bustle of city life.

A rare chance to own a house with its own private beach in the spectacular South Devon AONB

Curlew Point is a rare beast: a home in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that offers total privacy for those looking for real rural retreat.

A modern-day castle in grounds created by a disciple of Lutyens, accessed by an electric portcullis

Lincombe Keep was designed to blend into its unique surroundings, in turn designed to make the most of the spectacular views over the Torquay coastline.

Win a night at Garsington Opera plus a two-night stay at Hartwell House

Garsington Opera and Hartwell House are both celebrating their 30th anniversaries – and we've teamed up with them to offer this spectacular prize for you and a companion.

A house that’s the ultimate London commuter’s dream? Grandeur, private waterfront and easy access to the city

Penny Churchill takes a look at a remarkable house that offers dreamy waterside living within easy reach of London.

A stunning property in Kent which could be Britain's best beach house

Kentlands is a remarkable Grade II-listed Arts-and-Crafts house in an idyllic location, sitting along a beach in the private Sandwich Bay Estate.

Eight charmingly British beach front properties, from the Isle of Wight to the Isle of Skye

Dreaming of a life by the sunny shore? Well, look no further than our own gorgeous coastline, where many properties currently on the market are enough to tempt Brits to do away with abroad holiday homes and lay their roots somewhere truly beautiful.

A Grade II-listed riverside property with fishing prospects, a private cinema and state-of-the-art spa facilities

Although the magical gardens and idyllic setting of Lower Chilland House mark it as something out of a fairytale, the quaint exterior hides a plethora of modern amenities. Penny Churchill reports.

Seven charming Cornish country homes, from harbour-fronted houses to riverside mansions

If you're looking to move closer to the water, there can be no better place to aim for than Cornwall. With estuaries aplenty and a large number of beautiful beaches, the property found in this quiet corner of our country is sure to be stunningly set and within easy reach of an excellent fishing village or two.

Charming waterside Victorian country home a stone's throw away from central Oxford

93 Southmoor Road provides the perfect combination of city living and country lifestyle, ideal for those wanting to move out of the city but not let go of the excitement just yet.

A riverside home with sweeping views of the Thames and enormous potential for improvement

Within a mile of the picturesque town of Marlow lies Quarry End, a house with a spectacular position that's ripe for new owners to put their stamp on it.

The first house built on the island given to Lord Nelson after the Battle of the Nile, with a heated swimming pool and a 90ft mooring

Sphinx, one house of a small community built on Pharoah's Island, is set on half an acre of land and accompanied by not a small amount of history.

Three perfect houses which show just why so many of us dream of moving to a waterside home

Living by the waterside is no longer a retirement dream – young families are flocking to river, lake and seaside spots.

A spectacular Cornish home with floor-to-ceiling windows and its own private beach

Dove Rock has as fine a coastal location as you could imagine, and architecture which makes the most of it in every conceivable way.