Five of the best seaside properties for sale in Scotland now

Coastal properties have many attractions whatever your age, budget or requirements. Here's five of the best on the market now.

The appeal of seaside living is hard to resist whatever your stage in life.

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While retiring to the coast is a dream for many, having a beach on your doorstep is great if you have children or just love a walk with a sea breeze in your face.

A home with a sea view or seaside location does tend to come with a premium attached but Scotland has plenty of options.

Charleston Cove

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Stewart Milne Homes is offering a combination of a seaside village and luxurious home at Charleston Cove.

The development is close to Cove’s historic shingle beach and clifftop walks while also being within easy commuting distance of Aberdeen.

A range of two, three and four-bedroomed homes are available.

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John Low, managing director of Stewart Milne Homes, says: “With its bustling community, fantastic amenities and short distance to the coast, it’s easy to see why Cove is one of Aberdeen’s most sought-after locations.”

The four-bedroomed Hollandswood, priced from £399,995, is a good family home.

The detached house, with double garage, has been designed to cater for family life, with a formal living room and separate dining room as well as a spacious open-plan kitchen with family snug.

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Prices at Charleston start at £229,995 for the two-bedroomed Aversely.

Beacon Court

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For buyers aged 60 and over, who are keen on a coastal view, developer McCarthy & Stone is selling apartments at Beacon Court in Anstruther, Fife.

One of the company’s Retirement Living developments, it is designed to offer homeowners independence in a secure environment, with companionship when they want it and assistance when they need it.

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Prices for a one-bedroom apartment start at £135,000, with a two-bedroomed from £190,000.

Anstruther is a beautiful town with strong roots in the fishing industry.

The development makes the most of its position with a residents’ sun lounge and roof terrace giving panoramic views over the Firth of Forth, and there are sea views from selected apartments.

A sandy beach is nearby, as is the famous Fish Bar.

Beacon Court is currently offering a two-night midweek stay for potential purchasers to experience the lifestyle.

Gardenstown

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This quirky family home is on the market for offers over £235,000 with Strutt and Parker.

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Located near Banff, the picturesque seaside town of Gardenstown is an ideal spot for anyone looking for a seaside home.

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Inside the property the kitchen is finished with free-standing units topped with wood, a tiled floor and electric Aga and has space for a dining table.

As well this there is a family room, utility room and store on the ground floor.

The dining kitchen is on the next floor up, alongside the drawing room with its own woodburning stove.

The dining room is separate and with a shower room next to it could act as a fourth bedroom if needed.

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Upstairs the three bedrooms are coombed and the master bedroom has Velux windows over the bed, perfectly framing the sea views.

Wave Crest House

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A picture-perfect C-listed 19th century terraced house offering breathtaking harbour views is for sale on the Isle of Skye.

The property – known as Wave Crest – is currently on the market with Galbraith for offers over £325,000.

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Based on a peaceful single track road just a short walk from the town centre, the inviting house has four bedrooms and two reception rooms.

With plenty of space and private, off road parking, the property has room for a family to grow, as well as potential as a second home or holiday let.

Corsewall Lighthouse

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If you’d like to run your own Scottish hotel with a difference, then Corsewall Lighthouse may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Located on the rugged coastline of Corsewall Point, Kirkcolm in Dumfries and Galloway, the lighthouse dates back to 1815 and today, provides all the comforts of a boutique hotel.

Although now a hotel with self catering cottages, this A-listed building’s light still beams a warning for ships approaching the mouth of Loch Ryan.

The accommodation has been developed within the main bulk of the lighthouse building and is split over three floors.

Picture: the Stevenson Suite cottage, Lighthousehotel.co.uk

This includes six bedrooms, five of which are en suite.

There is a private bathroom for bedroom number six. In addition to the six rooms, there are three self catering suites, which include the Lighthouse Suite, which boasts a sea facing conservatory, two bedrooms and kitchenette.

Available separately are two attached self catering cottages – the Ballantrae Suite and the Stevenson Suite.

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Both enjoy fantastic sea views and have two bedrooms, a lounge, bathroom and kitchen.

On the market for offers over £450,000 with Christie &Co, Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel gives any budding hotelier an exciting chance to buy a unique property.