However you like to be beside the seaside, with such a varied and extensive coastline there’s bound to be somewhere to fit the bill along these shores.

The discretionary nature and higher proportion of second home buyers means coastal markets have faced numerous challenges in recent years – in particular, the increase to the stamp duty surcharge for second homes and the doubling of Council Tax by certain local authorities.

But despite recent headwinds, coastal homes continue to appeal to a wide range of buyers seeking both lifestyle and long term value.

COASTAL PREMIUM

Flexible working has widened the pool of people able to make a coastal move, while the simple pleasures of life by the water, including morning swims, scenic walks, fresh seafood and strong local communities, remain highly prized.

Indeed, we know of buyers who have lived by the sea then moved inland, only to hanker for the sights and sounds of the waves again.

Although prices on the coast have softened in recent years, Savills latest research has found the cost of buying a home by the sea still comes at a premium – with second-hand homes within 100 metres of the coast costing an average of 14% more than those 1km inland. Front-line positions with direct views of the water can often be considerably more.

Our gallery below features coastal gems from Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and the Isle of Anglesey. So sit back, relax and enjoy this summer’s siren call of the sea.