As Londoners stagger through heatwave after heatwave this summer, we can but envy our coastal neighbours, with their sweet sea breezes and lunchtime dips. But even if you’re back at your desk for all or part of the working week, you don’t need to give up on the coastal dream — there are plenty of seaside spots that can get you to central London in 90 minutes or less by train.
Using exclusive data from Savills, Homes & Property has pinpointed five locations to consider depending on whether your priority is low-cost housing, a super-speedy commute or a buoyant property market.
