_Top waterside properties with moorings for sale with Knight Frank

There are so many benefits to living by the waterfront. For some it’s all about embracing the peace and tranquillity that comes with looking out on a river or sea view. But for those who enjoy an active lifestyle, that expanse of water holds a very different appeal. Whether the boat's for rowing, sailing or motoring, a private mooring right beside your home is the dream for many boat enthusiasts.

Here we share our top properties with moorings available to buy in the UK right now with Knight Frank.

4 bedroom riverside house, Twickenham

Asking price: £1,495,000
This stylish family home is spread over 3 floors. From every level, you get fabulous views of the Thames. Sit out on the balcony and watch the world go by on the water.

At the end of the property’s patio garden, you can access the communal gardens. From there, you can walk down to the riverside. Mallard Place has its own 35’ private mooring as well as a communal heated swimming pool. It’s the perfect home for water babies and their families.

5 bedroom riverside home near Summertown, Oxfordshire

Guide price: £1,975,000
This spacious home offers its new residents a peaceful haven beside the River Cherwell. The 3 level house is charming, with scope for modernisation across its 3030 sq ft floor area. You could make it into a dream riverside home.

The views are so tranquil – the gardens, the meadows beyond and the river. The house has access to the strip of riverbank and the garden slopes down towards it.

Waterfront family home with private harbour, Saltash, Cornwall

Guide price: £2,500,000

The charming Old Mill is formed around a beautiful Grade II listed, 6-bedroom family home dating back to Norman times. The combination of historic features and sublime estuary views give it a real wow factor.

In its entirety, the property extends to around 7.64 acres. This encompasses a large millpond with its own private marina, a largely grass foreshore around the millpond, an orchard and woodland. This area is a haven for wildlife, wading birds in particular.

This exceptional waterfront home offers an extremely rare opportunity to own an idyllic, estuary property on the south Cornish coast.

Contemporary riverside property on the sought-after Loddon Drive, Berkshire

Guide price: £2,750,000

This RIBA award-winning riverside property, The Moorings, is an impressive example of contemporary architecture. Designed to optimise its riverside position, the striking house is raised up on steel stilts to take maximum vantage of the stunning surrounding views.

The 4-bedroom house has been designed to provide a flexible and fluid living environment. The terrace spans almost the entire length of the house. The large windows and sliding doors encourage natural light in, and frame the river views beyond.

Residents benefit from its tranquil setting on the banks of the River Loddon. The private gardens lead down to a riverside terrace and private mooring which is just perfect for boating enthusiasts.

6-12 bedroom Cotswold home with private lake

Guide price: £2,750,000

This versatile, spacious Cotswold house offers ample opportunities for future owners. Extended and renovated by the current owners, Bury Barn overlooks its own private lake and gardens.

The current set-up comprises the main house as accommodation for the owners, and a large holiday let. There is scope to alter this into a single dwelling if the new owners so desired.

The Cotswold stone home is set in just over 2 acres of verdant garden which leads to a lake with a jetty. There's a feeling of seclusion and tranquillity with this property, yet the charming village of Bourton-on-the-Water is within easy reach. The surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty makes this such a rural idyll.

The ultimate waterfront property – a maritime fort in The Solent

Offers in excess of: £3,000,000

Opportunities like this don’t come along often. You could live in a property that’s totally surrounded by water. This impressive fort has 360 degree views of the Solent. Spitbank Fort is situated about a mile off the coast of Portsmouth, and three miles from the Isle of Wight town of Bembridge.

The private and secluded island is accessed by boats. It’s ideal for those longing for tranquillity, seclusion and, of course, extensive sea views. The fort has a private landing stage, plus a davit and hoist to raise smaller boats from the water and to lift supplies on to the structure. On deck, you’ll also find a hot pool, sauna and fire pit.

The fort has planning status as a residential property. It has 8-9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms and 3 reception rooms. It’s the ultimate waterfront home with so many options, as long as you have a boat.

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