Situated along the banks of rivers, streams, ponds and lakes (and Lochs in scotland) these houses are often selected for their picturesque surroundings. Waterfront properties are not always four walls and a roof, they can be barge-houses, canalboats, converted watermills or converted boathouses. Poole Harbour has arguably some of the most splendid waterfront properties in the UK, with many 4 bedroom + homes in the harbour fetching north of 1m easily.