Hot property: five fisherman’s cottages

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Dittisham, Devon, UK, £1.75mn
What A Grade II-listed thatched cottage built in the 17th century. Its 1,900 sq ft living space includes four bedrooms, three receptions and two bathrooms.
Where Dittisham in the South Hams, right on the river Dart. It’s a no-through location within walking distance to two pubs, a shop and the local sailing club. Dartmouth is around 20 minutes by car or boat, whilst Totnes is a half-hour drive.
Why The waterfront location, complete with terraces, direct water access with a mooring and a two-storey boathouse. The main house retains its original fireplaces, exposed wood beams and slate floors.
Who Knight Frank

St Tropez, France, €2.835mn
What A three-bedroom, 80 sq m house with exposed beams and wooden floorboards. It’s spread over five levels with compact floors each measuring around 16 sq m.
Where In the historic old town of St Tropez, just a few minutes’ walk from Vieux Port and five minutes from the sandy beach of La Fontanette.
Why The top-floor kitchen opens on to a terrace with spectacular views, a prime viewing spot for the Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez regatta, where modern and classic yachts have met at the end of the sailing season for the past 25 years.
Who Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty

Cadgwith, Cornwall, UK, £1.1mn
What A four-bedroom, Grade II-listed cottage built in the 1700s from Serpentine stone. There’s a garden and a semicircular terrace with far-reaching views over the water.
Where Cadgwith on the Lizard Peninsula. It’s a few minutes’ walk to the centre of the village where there’s a pub, shop and a fresh seafood café. Cadgwith has two beaches separated by The Todden, one for fishing and the other for swimming.
Why Two bedrooms have original fireplaces and window seats with views over the cove. The cottage also has parking for four or five cars.
Who Savills

San Lluís, Menorca, Spain, €1.95mn
What A four-bedroom, 201 sq m whitewashed house with a garden and sheltered balcony.
Where Just 10m from the sea in the quiet cala or cove of Biniancolla, south of San Lluís on the southern tip of Menorca.
Why It’s a rare chance to live so close to the sea as it’s no longer permitted to build so close to the water. The house has direct access to the cove for swimming, fishing and diving.
Who Spain Sotheby’s International Realty

Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK, £650,000
What A Grade II-listed stone fisherman’s cottage with three bedrooms and a distinctive terraced garden with views of the harbour.
Where The village of Port Isaac in north Cornwall, just a short stroll uphill from the working harbour where the fishing boats bring back their catch of lobster and crab.
Why The house was renovated by the current owners in 2018. Most contents are included in the sale, and it comes with a rented parking space — a bonus in Port Isaac with its winding lanes.
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