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Buying in Pembrokeshire

The Pembrokeshire coastline is within a National Park and it's an impressive feature of this particular corner of Wales. With limestone cliffs, red sandstone bays and dramatic headlands, the landscape is spectacular and the Coast Path has been named as one of Britain's National Trails, which means it's one of the best walking trails in England and Wales. Often compared to Cornwall, Pembrokeshire has become a property hot spot for buyers looking for a home by the sea.

This episode is from series 3.

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Buying in Pembrokeshire

Buyer's tips

  • Planning controls are tight in Britain's only Coastal National Park, so demand for homes with a sea view outstrips supply
  • A property with a sea view may cost as much as £50k more than one without.
  • The current economic climate means people are selling off holiday homes and may take offers, especially from cash buyers.

The buyers: Peter and Tracey
Peter and Tracey are already renting in Pembrokeshire. They moved there to be nearer Peter's new job supervising Haverfordwest Airport, but have decided they like it so much, they want to settle down.

Their house in Devon is on the market and they're looking for the property that will become a dream family home for them and their two children, Freya and Luke.

Why Pembrokeshire?
No other county in the UK has more blue flag beaches or seaside awards than Pembrokeshire and with over 50 beaches to choose from, it's a great holiday home location and a magnet for young families looking for a better quality of life.

There are numerous picturesque fishing villages and seaside towns along this stretch, from Angle, a conservation area with many medieval buildings and an award-winning beach to the town of Milford Haven with its fine Georgian houses.

There's a thriving arts and crafts industry in Pembrokeshire, with photographers, artists, film makers and musicians coming in their droves for the light, the sea, the weather and the peace.

Its beaches have plenty of appeal for fans of watersports too. From sailing to sea kayaking and surfing, you can do it all. Try paddleboarding – like surfing but with a paddle. Learners had for Solva where the water is sheltered and calm. The local company Big Blue Kite Surfing will get you up to speed.

If that's not enough adrenaline for you, how about coasteering? This involves climbing, swimming and cliff jumping around the rocky coastline. With cliffs, caves, swells and waves, you don't get more up close and personal to nature than this!

The estate agents
Property 1 and 3:
West Wales Properties
(Contact Lena Dixon)
Tel: 01437 720000

Property 2:
Coast and Country
(Contact Sue)
Tel: 01348 874874

Property 4:
Chandler Rogers
(Contact Karen)
Tel: 01834 849 090

For a millionaire moment…
Dawson's Property
Tel: 01792 646060

Top three details

  • Paddleboarding
  • Horseriding on the beach
  • Coasteering

    Living the dream details
  • Porpoise-spotting at Strumble Head.

    With thanks to
    Big Blue Kitesurfing
    TYF - Coasteering
    Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority
    Pembrokeshire County Council
    Visit Wales
    Lower Haythog Farm

    • Related sections: Fantasy Homes By The Sea

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