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 the latest waterside properties for sale

Chauntry Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6
House, 0.5 acres


Centre Cliff, Southwold, Suffolk IP18
Flat, 2258 sqft

Hurlingham Waterfront, 1-3 Carnwath Road, London, SW6 2TZ
Flat, 1087 sqft

Hugh House, Ronalds Road, Brentford TW8
Apartment

North Street, Fowey, Cornwall PL23
House, 2123 sqft

Marine Drive, Widemouth Bay, Bude, Cornwall, EX23
House, 1.18 acres

Hurlingham Waterfront, 1-3 Carnwath Road, London, SW6 2TZ
Flat, 878 sqft

1-3 Carnwath Road, London, SW6 2TZ
Flat, 681 sqft

Hurlingham Waterfront, 1-3 Carnwath Road, London, SW6 2TZ
Flat, 593 sqft

Gwithian Towans, Gwithian, Hayle, Cornwall TR27
House, 2483 sqft

Perranuthnoe, Penzance, Cornwall TR20
House, 4289 sqft

Pump House Crescent, Brentford TW8
Half floor, 1024 sqft

Oliver’s Wharf, Wapping High Street, London, E1W
Apartment, 2295 sqft

Stour Provost, Gillingham, SP8
House, 4.11 acres

Woodlands Road, Portishead, Bristol BS20
House, 3047 sqft


Cube House, Hamm Court, Weybridge, Surrey KT13.
House, 1123 sqft

Denham Place, Denham, Buckinghamshire, UB9 5BL.
House, 43 acres

Woodlands Road, Portishead, Bristol BS20
House, 3288 sqft

Harewood Avenue, London NW1
Flat, 715 sqft

The Parade, Monmouth, Monmouthshire NP25.
House, 1.43 acres

Harbour Way, Cockwood, Exeter, Devon EX6
House, 1.31 acres

Lower Street, Dittisham, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6
House, 5.3 acres
Browse the latest riverside houses for sale
Discover riverside properties for sale and enjoy having nature on your doorstep, with opportunities for boating and fishing.

Chauntry Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6
House, 0.5 acres

Rivermead Court, London SW6
Flat, 1748 sqft

Tudor House, Duchess Walk, London SE1
Flat, 1095 sqft

Hurlingham Waterfront, 1-3 Carnwath Road, London, SW6 2TZ
Flat, 1087 sqft

Hugh House, Ronalds Road, Brentford TW8
Apartment

Hurlingham Waterfront, 1-3 Carnwath Road, London, SW6 2TZ
Flat, 878 sqft

Aquarius, Eel Pie Island, Twickenham TW1
House, 2033 sqft

1-3 Carnwath Road, London, SW6 2TZ
Flat, 681 sqft

Hurlingham Waterfront, 1-3 Carnwath Road, London, SW6 2TZ
Flat, 593 sqft

Longcoombe Lane, Polperro, Looe, Cornwall PL13
House, 2.5 acres

Brocas Street, Eton, Windsor, Berkshire SL4
House, 754 sqft

Pump House Crescent, Brentford TW8
Half floor, 1024 sqft

Millbank, London SW1P
Flat, 6559 sqft

Eardley Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13
House, 2314 sqft

Maidstone, Kent ME16.
House, 42 acres

Thameside, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9
Flat, 640 sqft

Denham Place, Denham, Buckinghamshire, UB9 5BL.
House, 43 acres

Casson Square, London SE1
Flat, 943 sqft

Belvedere Road, Southbank, London SE1
Flat, 1403 sqft

Grand Royal Oak, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13
Apartment, 1220 sqft

Bibury, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7
House, 17.73 acres

Southmoor Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2
Townhouse, 1837 sqft

The Parade, Monmouth, Monmouthshire NP25.
House, 1.43 acres

Harbour Way, Cockwood, Exeter, Devon EX6
House, 1.31 acres
Browse the latest riverside apartments for sale
Benefit from modern, low-maintenance living in prime riverside locations.

Hugh House, Ronalds Road, Brentford TW8
Apartment

Hurlingham Waterfront, 1-3 Carnwath Road, London, SW6 2TZ
Flat, 593 sqft

Pump House Crescent, Brentford TW8
Half floor, 1024 sqft

Belvedere Road, Southbank, London SE1
Flat, 1403 sqft

Grand Royal Oak, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13
Apartment, 1220 sqft

Sandringham House, Earls Way, London, SE1
Apartment, 974 sqft

Hurlingham Waterfront, 1-3 Carnwath Road, London, SW6 2TZ
Flat, 1845 sqft

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

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

Galleons View, Stewart Street, London, E14
Apartment, 732 sqft

Apartment 12, 6 Camden Drive, B1 3LS
Apartment, 724 sqft

Ratcliffe Wharf, Narrow Street, London, E14
Penthouse, 3010 sqft

River View Heights, Bermondsey Wall West, London, SE16
Penthouse, 2600 sqft

Casson Square, London, SE1
Apartment, 1241 sqft
Browse the latest lakeside houses for sale
Discover lakeside houses for sale and enjoy a slower pace of life by boating, swimming and relaxing by the water.

West Drive, Wentworth, Virginia Water, Surrey GU25
Estate, 15.98 acres

Tattingstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9
Farm/Estate, 73.88 acres

Peebles, Scottish Borders EH45
House, 3460.17 acres

Oliver’s Wharf, Wapping High Street, London, E1W
Apartment, 2295 sqft

Bolivia Mount, Dhoor, Ramsey, IM7 4ED, Isle of Man
House, 42.3 acres

Maidstone, Kent ME16.
House, 42 acres

Coolham Road, Thakeham, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20
House, 15.99 acres

Denham Place, Denham, Buckinghamshire, UB9 5BL.
House, 43 acres

Upper Billesley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37
House, 211.09 acres

Castle Frome, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8
House, 14 acres

Rawlingswell Lane, St. Martins, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8
House, 7.05 acres

Burnett, Keynsham, Near Bath, BS31
House, 8.15 acres

Ennismore Gardens, London SW7
Flat, 3091 sqft

Tantallon Road, London SW12
House, 2123 sqft

Danecroft Road, London SE24
House, 2278 sqft

Swaffham Prior, Cambridge, CB25
House, 17.13 acres

Hurdiss Farmhouse, Hurdiss Estate, Harbury, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV33
Farm/Estate, 12.81 acres

Pershore Road, Stoulton, Worcester, Worcestershire WR7
House, 78.76 acres

Bagwell Lane, Winchfield, Odiham, Hampshire RG27
House, 5.4 acres

Modbury, Ivybridge, Devon PL21
Farm/Estate, 56.44 acres

Hamels Lane, Boars Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1.
House, 9.27 acres

Coneyhurst Lane, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 7PW.
House, 40.69 acres

Frampton Mansell, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6
House, 11.78 acres

Glencruitten, Oban, Argyll and Bute PA34
Farm/Estate, 650.17 acres
Browse the latest mill houses for sale
Live in a home rich in history, defined by original features, craftsmanship, and industrial origins, reimagined for contemporary living.

Mill Bank, Fladbury, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10
House, 1.45 acres

Frampton Mansell, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6
House, 11.78 acres

Mill Lane, Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8
House, 1.6 acres

Enton, Godalming, Surrey, GU8
House, 4.72 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Waterside homes can offer exceptional views, privacy and lifestyle appeal, but they also require careful consideration of flood risk, maintenance obligations, access rights and environmental regulations. Detailed due diligence is particularly important.
Each type of property presents different challenges. Coastal homes may face exposure to weather and erosion, riverside properties can involve flood and bank-management considerations, while lakeside ownership may include responsibilities relating to water management and access.
Buyers should review flood-risk assessments, historical flooding records, insurance availability and any existing flood mitigation measures. Understanding future resilience can be just as important as assessing past events.
Direct frontage is often one of the most valuable and desirable characteristics of a waterside property. The premium varies considerably depending on location, privacy, views and the nature of the water access.
Not always. Rights may be included, leased, shared or owned separately. It is important to confirm exactly what rights are attached to the property and whether any restrictions apply.