Homes for Sale Near Water Features in England and Scotland
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Homes for Sale Near Water Features in England and Scotland

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 7 July 2026 · 2 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Guardian Property. Read the original article for full details.

Homes for Sale Near Water Features in England and Scotland

Guardian Property has showcased a selection of homes currently for sale near lidos, lakes, and ponds across England and Scotland. The featured properties are located in Plymouth, London, Fife, Dorset, and Hampstead, each offering proximity to popular swimming and leisure spots.

In Plymouth, Devon, a Grade II-listed four-storey townhouse is available in the conservation area of Plymouth Hoe. The property includes a lower-ground-floor apartment, a courtyard garden, and a double garage. It overlooks the historic bowling green and is separated from the seafront by the promenade. The asking price is £925,000, and it is listed with Marchand Petit.

In London, a two-bedroom apartment is for sale on the 21st floor of a tower in the Woodberry Down development. The flat features a large open-plan kitchen-dining-living room with a balcony and offers views over two reservoirs, one of which is used for sailing and open-water swimming. Woodberry Down is a major regeneration project comprising 5,500 homes. The property is listed at £650,000 with Dexters.

In Cellardyke, Fife, a stone-built house at the end of a terrace sits on the shoreline. The four-bedroom cottage has wooden flooring, sash windows with shutters, and a back garden with timber decking and a built-in barbeque. The nearby Cellardyke tidal pool, known as the Bathie, is a popular swimming spot. The property is on the market for £780,000 with Rettie.

In Litton Cheney, Dorset, a four-bedroom house that was formerly a granary is for sale. The property features exposed timber beams and arches, a paved terrace overlooking a spring-fed lake, and a garden with a vegetable plot, timber shed, and lean-to greenhouse. The lake connects to a stream on the boundary. The asking price is £850,000 with Symonds & Sampson.

In Hampstead, London, a five-storey Victorian townhouse with four bedrooms is available. The property offers views of the Hampstead ponds and the heath from the kitchen, balcony, and garden. It retains period features such as ornate cornicing and original fireplaces. The agent notes that the property is in need of modernisation. The price is £6.45 million with Knight Frank.

These listings may be of interest to letting agents and inventory clerks seeking properties with unique water-related amenities and features.


Source: Guardian Property
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Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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