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How to describe the East Anglian coastline? As someone who has lived on the Suffolk

Heritage Coast all my life, I could sum it up in one simple word: Home.

I’d go on to let you know about the swathes of pale golden sand dunes, the pebbles

polished by the mighty North Sea, the gloriously gloopy mud flats, pretty river valleys,

seals, seabirds and sailing boats.Then I’d talk about the food, from Cromer crabs and

the catch of the day to fish and chips and salty samphire. All these things combine to

make this region a haven for those who love being in, on or by the water.

It’s a landscape that’s diverse. You can enjoy the bustling vibe of pretty seaside towns

and villages or soak up the atmosphere of vast open beaches that seem to stretch to

the horizon at low tide.There are numerous hotspots such as the Burnhams and

Brancasters in north Norfolk; Southwold through to the heritage coast to Aldeburgh

and Orford in Suffolk; Frinton-on-Sea, the Blackwater estuary and Mersea Island in

Essex, to name just a few. And then there are the riverside gems on the banks or the

Stour, Orwell and Deben, and the Norfolk Broads, of course.The list goes on and they

all have their own distinct charm and story to tell. My colleagues and I would be

delighted to tell it and help pinpoint the area that’s just right for you.

If you are thinking of making East Anglia your home, whether permanently or as a

relaxing bolt hole, then it’s well worth remembering that not all prime houses in prime

locations come to the open market. Some choose to sell their homes privately and

discreetly and you won’t find them by searching online. Please do get in touch to

discover more about the property, lifestyle and wealth of natural beauty that the East

has to offer.

Peter Ogilvie

Savills Ipswich