Homebuyers heading to the coast with Bovis

The Royal Mail has recently revealed that householders are heading to the coast in a unique survey of over half a million address changes. Following in the footsteps of many celebrities including Zoe Ball, Katie Price and Tito Jackson, the English coastline is proving popular with homebuyers. Meridian End in Peacehaven and Celandine Meadow in St Leonards on Sea are examples of developments by Bovis Homes that are attracting homebuyers looking to enjoy the East Sussex coastline without the celebrity price tag.

Meridian End provides a total of 93 new properties including a mixture of two, three, four and five bedroom homes in a variety of apartments, traditional and larger family houses. Just a short distance from the seafront the town is also a popular choice for those priced out of nearby Brighton.

Celandine Meadow in St Leonards-on-Sea near Hastings is under a mile from West Marina beach and offers homeowners a selection of new homes including two bedroom apartments, plus two, three and four bedroom homes.

David Thomas Sales and Marketing Director at Bovis Homes (South East) Ltd. comments: “The seaside has always proved popular with British holiday makers and now many homebuyers are deciding to relocate to the coast permanently. Offering healthier and more active lifestyles homebuyers are making the most of the benefits of a seaside lifestyle.”

Furthermore recent reports have suggested that properties close to the coast are holding their value even in the current financial climate. The 2008 Halifax Estate Agents Seaside Town Review revealed that 18 seaside towns experienced average house growth of 100% or more between 2002 and 2007.

Prices for a two bedroom terraced house at Meridian End start from £174,950. Prices for a two bedroom apartment at Celandine Meadow start from £149,950.

For further information, log on to Bovishomes.co.uk.