In a village tucked away in Scotland known for friendly locals, cosy pubs and seaside walks, you can buy a two-bedroom seaside escape. And, triggering the unattainable dream of any millennial - it comes with a garden - for just £62,000, according to Rightmove. The flat isn't an anomaly; Saltcoats in Scotland has the lowest average house price of all seaside towns in the UK, at just £114,365.
But at such a price, it's a lot more luxurious than you may think. Sat on the stunning coastline of Irvine Bay southwest of Glasgow, Saltcoats' golden sandy beaches, stunning coastline and Victorian architecture make it a popular retreat for walkers and cyclists. Its name comes from the town's earliest industry - salt harvesting - and a beautiful harbour dating back to the 17th century stands as evidence of the once busy port, where fossilised trees can be seen at low tide.
It's considerably below the national eye-watering average house price of £373,493, which is over 10 times the average £35,464 yearly wage in the UK, according to government data published in October. I sometimes put my pictures into the BBC weather page, but they never get picked.??????So just for you, here’s some weather from Saltcoats this afternoon.
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com/s6Awc3PNo7 The 10 cheapest seaside towns for buying a house are in the north of the UK according to Rightmove , with the most expensive of the 10 averaging £146,674 in Hartlepool, in County Durham. County Durham features three tim.