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I am lucky to call two places home, both close to the fantastic Welsh coast. I spend my

working week in Cardiff, our vibrant capital which boasts Europe’s largest waterfront

development, and my weekends in New Quay, the picturesque seaside town in

Ceredigion, West Wales, where I grew up.

I have always lived by the sea and spent my childhood either on the beach or playing

around with boats. In fact, boating led me into my early career as a Royal Navy Officer,

during which time I had the thrill of playing with some rather large boats and

submarines. Eventually I returned to land to settle down with my family, and I am now

more than content with taking the boat out for a quiet spot of fishing or a day

exploring the local rivers with my young children.

The coast of Wales offers some of the best water-based activities in the UK, whether

you are looking for an adrenalin-filled adventure or a relaxing sail along the coast to

replenish your soul. Of course, you don’t need to get wet to enjoy living on the

waterfront; the scenic coastal walks are exhilarating to say the least, and we are spoilt by

the choice of waterside bars and restaurants.

Wales boasts far more than its fair share of natural splendour, from the Gower

Peninsula, the first area of the UK to be designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural

Beauty, to the famous Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the UK’s only national park

to have been designated on the basis of its spectacular coastline. Into north Wales, the

stunning Snowdonia and Lleyn Peninsula are havens of unspoilt beauty.

I have been selling waterfront and coastal property in Wales and the West for 13 years

now, and have seen an increasing number of buyers drawn to our fantastic coastline.

Here, not only does your money stretch that bit further than many other popular

coastal areas, it can be easier to get here, so rather than sitting in holiday traffic, you can

be soaking up the scenery.

Whether you grew up near to the coast or are new to waterfront living, once you have

fallen in love with the lifestyle, the pull to return is always there. If you want to find out

more about waterfront living on the west coast of the UK, please do get in touch.

Daniel Rees

Savills Cardiff