Waterside properties for sale
Experience the charm and tranquillity of life by the water.
From riverside cottages with access to fishing to coastal retreats with sweeping sea views, waterside living offers a peaceful way of living surrounded by natural beauty.
There is something special about living by the water, from hearing the gentle lapping of waves against the shore, to seeing the sun reflected off the lake in the morning, or the calming flow of a river downstream. No matter your lifestyle or budget, there is a waterside setting to suit you, whether it's a house on Cornwall's rugged coastline or a cottage on the Norfolk Broads.
Cornwall, Devon and Dorset have plenty of beautiful harbourside and beach towns if you're looking for a property on the coast. For freshwater living, the Lake District and the Cotswolds have tranquil lakes surrounded by picturesque villages. Riverside living doesn't get much better than along the River Thames, with properties in Henley, Marlow and Richmond making the most of riverside serenity, but with easy access to London. Or if you're looking to cast a line just steps from your door, the river Wye, Test or Tweed offers that, making afternoons spent fly fishing a reality.
Waterside living often encourages a slower, more mindful pace of life, an active and outdoor lifestyle and a deeper connection to nature. Waterside properties are some of the most sought-after homes in the UK. Our unparalleled local knowledge and connections to off-market opportunities will ensure you find a home that perfectly suits your needs.
Browse latest waterside properties for sale

St. Veep, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22
House, 46.45 acres

The Lookout, Canty Bay, North Berwick, East Lothian EH39
House, 805 sqft

Thames Street, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16
House, 3604 sqft

River Bank, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7
House, 2980 sqft

Goff Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2
House, 2103 sqft

Weston on Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37
House, 2 acres

Stokes Hall, Crouch Valley, Essex, CM3
House, 43 acres

Froghole Lane, Crockham Hill, Westerham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN8
House, 2.15 acres

Hatfield, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6
House, 9.19 acres

Port Appin, Appin, Oban, Argyll and Bute PA38
House, 0.35 acres

Cladich, Dalmally, Argyll and Bute PA33
House, 4.04 acres

Gun Wharf, 124 Wapping High Street, London E1W
Flat, 2015 sqft

Ford Abbey, Pudleston, Herefordshire., HR6
House, 24.11 acres

Trenant Point, Looe, Cornwall PL13
House, 2293 sqft

Newfound Reach, Coln Waters, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7
House, 1.95 acres

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6
House, 3419 sqft

Pages Wharf, Mill Lane, Taplow, Buckinghamshire SL6
House, 1376 sqft

Gosford Road, Longniddry, East Lothian EH32.
House, 0.44 acres

Reardon Path, London, E1W
Flat, 740 sqft

Virginstow, Beaworthy, Devon EX21
House, 23.98 acres

Grove Mill Lane, Hertfordshire, WD17
House, 2.46 acres

Mill Lane, Welford on Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37
House, 1.28 acres

Remenham Lane, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames, Berkshire, RG9.
House, 7.87 acres

Old Grinstead, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey GU5 0AR
House, 2093 sqft
Browse latest riverside homes for sale
Discover riverside properties for sale and enjoy having nature on your doorstep, with opportunities for boating and fishing.

Thames Street, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16
House, 3604 sqft

Hungershall Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4
House, 0.94 acres

Ranelagh Gardens, London SW6
Flat, 1748 sqft

River Bank, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7
House, 2980 sqft

Molesey Park Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT8
Flat, 1498 sqft

Goff Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2
House, 2103 sqft

Breer Street, Fulham, London SW6
House, 1365 sqft

Stokes Hall, Crouch Valley, Essex, CM3
House, 43 acres

Pier Head, Wapping High Street, London, E1W
House, 3701 sqft

Froghole Lane, Crockham Hill, Westerham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN8
House, 2.15 acres

Hurlingham Waterfront, 1-3 Carnwath Road, London, SW6 2TZ
Flat, 1647 sqft

Wildernesse Avenue, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15.
House, 3.95 acres

Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester, DT2
House, 370.57 acres

Gun Wharf, 124 Wapping High Street, London E1W
Flat, 2015 sqft

Cumberland Mills Square, London, E14
Flat, 1640 sqft

Little Barrington, Near Burford, OX18
House, 1.86 acres

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6
House, 3419 sqft

Pages Wharf, Mill Lane, Taplow, Buckinghamshire SL6
House, 1376 sqft

Chelsea Creek Tower, Park Street, London SW6
Flat, 1313 sqft

Hambleden, Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, RG9
House, 0.3 acres

Lower Mill Street, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8
House, 4126 sqft

Springhill, Eastington, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10
House, 6.9 acres

Riverwalk, Millbank, Westminster, London, SW1P
Apartment, 1841 sqft

Grove Mill Lane, Hertfordshire, WD17
House, 2.46 acres
Browse latest houses for sale with a lake
Discover lakeside houses for sale and enjoy a slower pace of life by boating, swimming and relaxing by the water.

Great Rollright, Nr Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire., OX7
House, 43.77 acres

Burghfield Common, Berkshire RG7
House, 146.33 acres

Holmesdale Road, South Darenth, Near Sevenoaks, Kent DA4
House, 4804 sqft

East Coker, Yeovil, Somerset BA22
House, 10.37 acres

Reading Street, Tenterden, Kent TN30
House, 3.6 acres

Wotton Underwood, Buckinghamshire, HP18
House, 75.69 acres

Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester, DT2
House, 370.57 acres

Milton Lilbourne, Wiltshire, SN9.
House, 2.46 acres

Aylton, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8
House, 4.81 acres

Fritwell, Oxfordshire, OX27
House, 13 acres

Newfound Reach, Coln Waters, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7
House, 1.95 acres

Nethercote, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23
House, 24 acres

Munsley, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8
House, 4.75 acres

Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7
House, 20.57 acres

Poulton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7
Farm/Estate, 106 acres

Back Street, Leeds, Maidstone, Kent ME17
House, 5 acres

Virginstow, Beaworthy, Devon EX21
House, 23.98 acres

Godden Green, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15
House, 7.55 acres

Hittisleigh, Exeter, Devon, EX6
House, 14 acres

Oake, Taunton, Somerset TA4
House, 3.19 acres

Dira Barton, East Village, Crediton, Devon, EX17
Farm/Estate, 51.04 acres

Hasker Street, London SW3
House, 1669 sqft

Fields Road, Chedworth, Cheltenham GL54
House, 1.45 acres

Swindon Road, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16
House, 22.84 acres
Browse latest riverside properties for sale in London
Discover riverside apartments for sale in London along the River Thames, with breathtaking views and a prime location.

Thames Street, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16
House, 3604 sqft

Ranelagh Gardens, London SW6
Flat, 1748 sqft

Molesey Park Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT8
Flat, 1498 sqft

Breer Street, Fulham, London SW6
House, 1365 sqft

Pier Head, Wapping High Street, London, E1W
House, 3701 sqft

Hurlingham Waterfront, 1-3 Carnwath Road, London, SW6 2TZ
Flat, 1647 sqft

Gun Wharf, 124 Wapping High Street, London E1W
Flat, 2015 sqft

Cumberland Mills Square, London, E14
Flat, 1640 sqft

Chelsea Creek Tower, Park Street, London SW6
Flat, 1313 sqft

Riverwalk, Millbank, Westminster, London, SW1P
Apartment, 1841 sqft

Leyden Street, London E1
Flat, 738 sqft

The Montevetro Building, Battersea Church Road, London SW11
Flat, 2063 sqft

Casson Square, London SE1
Flat, 514 sqft

Capital Wharf, Wapping High Street, London, E1W
Penthouse, 2167 sqft

Albert Embankment, London, SE1
Flat, 2066 sqft

60 Millbank, London SW1P
Flat, 818 sqft

Waterfront Drive, London SW10
Flat, 1801 sqft

Anchor House, Smugglers Way, London, SW18
Flat, 2386 sqft

Blackfriars Road, London SE1
Flat, 890 sqft

Ivory House, St Katharine Docks, London, E1W
Apartment, 1100 sqft

Saunders Ness Road, London E14
Flat, 904 sqft

Ocean Wharf, 60 Westferry Road, London E14
Flat, 979 sqft

Cumberland Mills Square, London, E14
Apartment, 960 sqft

Archer House, Vicarage Crescent, London, SW11
Flat, 705 sqft
Frequently asked questions
A waterfront property is one where the land or home directly touches a natural or artificial body of water, such as an ocean, lake, river, or canal, with unobstructed and direct access to the water.
There are different types of waterfront property, including oceanfront, lakefront, riverfront and canalfront. If your property has just a view of the water and there are publicly owned land, roads, or properties between your property and the water, it’s not considered a true waterfront property.
Waterfront properties add an average of 48-51% more value across the UK than similar inland properties, but this is influenced by the type of water and the property’s location. If your property has a private beach, jetty, or mooring, this can further increase its value, and estuary properties command the highest premium, followed by lakeside or lochside properties and coastal homes.
Waterfront properties are generally considered strong investments. Many buyers are willing to pay a premium for properties with direct waterfront access, and this type of real estate often holds its value well and can appreciate faster than similar inland property. There is a limited number of waterfront properties, despite high demand, which supports long-term value. Waterfront properties also have higher rental income and higher occupancy rates than traditional rentals.
However, key risks to consider include higher maintenance and insurance costs due to exposure to moisture, salt, and severe weather. There are also potential environmental and regulatory challenges, such as flooding and rising water levels, zoning restrictions, and local environmental protection laws, which may limit development, renovation, or expansion.
If you are planning to invest in a waterfront property, take the time to consider your short and long-term goals. Contact our waterfront and riverside team, who can provide tailored expertise on investing in the right waterfront property.
Waterfront properties are more expensive due to their limited supply, plus high demand for properties with direct water access. Ownership costs can be greater for these types of properties due to higher insurance and maintenance expenses, which are reflected in the sale price. Waterfront properties also often have steady appreciation rates and strong resale values, making them highly investable and leading to higher purchase prices.