Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Coastal Property Experts in Dartmouth
At The Coastal House, we believe in transforming property transactions into memorable journeys through transparency, creativity, and emotional storytelling. Our approach prioritizes the unique narrative of every home, combining lifestyle photography, bespoke marketing materials, and personalized home styling to highlight each property's distinct character. With offices in Dartmouth and Kingswear, we specialize in selling distinctive South Devon propertiesfrom historic cottages to modern waterfront homeswhile maintaining a client-centric ethos that values trust and attention to detail. Our team's deep local knowledge and innovative marketing strategies ensure properties are presented to their fullest potential, creating compelling opportunities for both buyers and sellers. 
Services
Lifestyle Photography
Magazine-Style Brochures
Bespoke Marketing
Home Styling
VIP Buyers Club
Property Consultation
Local Expertise
Storytelling Approach
Coastal Marketing
Design Services
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We specialise in lifestyle photography that captures emotional connections to properties
- Our bespoke magazine-style brochures showcase homes with artistic presentation
- We provide exclusive pre-market access through our Coastal VIP Buyers Club
- Our team combines property expertise with deep knowledge of South Devon's market
- We offer personalized home styling services to maximize property appeal
What people say
Amazing team
Exceptional photography
Professional service
Creative storytelling
Successful sales
Services
Lifestyle Photography
Our professional lifestyle photography captures the emotional essence of living spaces, creating compelling visual narratives that showcase properties at their most attractive. Using advanced techniques and creative composition, we highlight key features through natural lighting and atmospheric presentation. This approach helps potential buyers emotionally connect with properties by visualising themselves living in these spaces, significantly enhancing marketing effectiveness through high-impact visual storytelling.
Magazine-Style Brochures
Custom-designed magazine-style brochures combine artistic presentation with strategic property information to create lasting impressions. Each brochure is tailored to individual properties, featuring editorial layouts and curated content that highlight architectural details alongside lifestyle benefits. Our design team works closely with clients to determine optimal formats and presentation styles, ensuring each publication becomes a cherished keepsake while effectively communicating a property's unique character and market value through professionally crafted visual narratives.
Home Styling
Professional home styling services enhance property appeal through carefully curated dcor and atmospheric presentation. Our specialists use neutral tones and premium accessories to create welcoming environments that resonate with potential buyers. This process includes coordinated bedding arrangements, strategically placed furnishings, and floral displays that establish emotional connections with viewers. The styling approach focuses on creating aspirational living spaces that maximise visual impact while maintaining authenticity to the property's inherent character and market positioning.
Bespoke Marketing
Customised marketing strategies combine traditional and digital approaches to maximise property exposure. Each campaign receives unique promotional materials designed to match the property's character, including social media content, print advertising, and online listings. Our approach considers target demographics and market trends to create campaigns that generate maximum interest, while maintaining brand consistency through integrated visual elements and messaging that effectively communicate each property's unique selling points.
VIP Buyers Club
The Coastal VIP Buyers Club offers privileged pre-market access to premium properties in South Devon, providing members with a competitive advantage in competitive markets. This membership benefits include early viewings, exclusive property listings, and insider market information. The service caters to discerning buyers seeking unique opportunities through confidential market access, ensuring they receive priority consideration for properties before they reach wider market platforms, with tailored communication about emerging opportunities.
People
Julie Hill
Owner & Creative Director
Founded The Coastal House in 2006 after successful careers in photography and interiors. Specialises in property marketing innovation. Combines creative vision with extensive property experience to lead the team.
Katie Egan
Operations Manager
Brings 25+ years of marketing expertise to property operations. Skilled in strategic business development and negotiation. Ensures smooth transaction processes while maintaining strong client relationships through professional communication and organisational leadership.
Maria Hall
Team Executive
Combines local knowledge with business acumen from previous enterprise experience. Focuses on property presentation and client engagement. Develops practical solutions for property showcasing while maintaining strong community connections within South Devon's property market.
Yvonne Young
Stylist & Designer
Applies interior design expertise to property staging. Creates visually appealing environments that maximise buyer appeal. Uses spatial awareness and design principles to enhance property presentation while maintaining authenticity to each home's character.
Kate Graeme-Cook
Property Viewing Specialist
Leverages journalism and property renovation experience to facilitate viewings. Focuses on relationship building and market understanding. Provides insightful buyer/seller mediation while maintaining professional standards throughout the viewing process.
Questions
Which areas do you cover for property sales?
We specialise in South Devon properties including Dartmouth, Kingswear, Dittisham, Brixham, and surrounding coastal areas.
What makes your property marketing different?
We combine lifestyle photography, magazine-style brochures, and storytelling to create immersive property presentations that connect emotionally with potential buyers.
Do you offer exclusive buyer opportunities?
Yes, our Coastal VIP Buyers Club provides pre-market access to properties, offering priority viewing opportunities for registered members.
How do you present properties for sale?
Our home styling service uses coordinated décor and staging techniques to create welcoming environments that maximise each property's visual appeal.
What experience does your team have?
Our team combines decades of property expertise with local market knowledge and creative marketing innovation across South Devon's real estate sector.
How are property sales progressing during 2023?
Our recent sales demonstrate strong market performance, with properties like South Lodge selling within 11 weeks through our effective marketing strategies.
Reviews (7)
Emma Pitt
May 01, 2021
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We had been looking for a property in Dartmouth for quite some time. We were “just another viewing” to the majority of local agents, but Julie and the team at The Coastal House took the time to understand what… we were looking for. She kept us regularly updated with new properties about to launch onto the market and the “sneak peeks” enabled us to arrange early viewings. I am pleased to say that Julie was able to help us find a property and we are grateful for her professional service throughout the process.
David Ramon
Feb 28, 2021
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Friendly and professional, working hard to secure us a buyer. I would recommend to anyone wishing to sell in and around Dartmouth
Rebecca Sutton
Feb 05, 2021
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I decided to sell my Dartmouth property in 2020 but was dreading the stress and angst. I live and work abroad, which could of made selling my home a total nightmare and have me reaching with unchecked regularity, for the whiskey, in my booze cabinet. Add Covid19 to the mix, which has cased untold issues for everyone...estate agents included, and I might of been deported from the Muslim country I currently work in!!
Julie Hill, owner of The Coastal House, along with her team, have made the whole process an absolute breeze. I was kept fully informed at every stage. The photographs and descriptions
Julie Hill, owner of The Coastal House, along with her team, have made the whole process an absolute breeze. I was kept fully informed at every stage. The photographs and descriptions
Jim Lewis-Clarke
Nov 05, 2020
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I can’t recommend Julie and Coastal House highly enough. After moving from another agent, who were unsuccessful in selling my late mother’s home, Julie came in as breath of fresh air, confident of a quick sale and with a strong marketing strategy. The house was immediately put up on the Coastal House website, with a professional virtual tour and… photographs. We had two viewings and an offer within two days of the house being advertised. We accepted and have now completed on that sale. Julie was very understanding of our personal circumstances and was always at the end of the
Susan Green
Feb 23, 2020
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Julie has been such a lovely lady throughout the whole process of buying our lovely cottage in Dittisham. Nothing has been too much trouble with trades picking the keys up from her. Well done Julie if only all estate agents were like yours , I will look forward to bumping into you in wonderful Dartmouth and following your great hints on your Facebook page.
Ruth Willis
Jan 14, 2020
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The Coastal House is simply the best estate agents in the South hams area, Julie and Donna at the Dartmouth branch have such a relaxed , helpful and professional approach to buying and selling and make the whole process painless , nothing was too much trouble for them to do and they promptly followed up on any queries we had in selling our house in Dartmouth .
John Dixon
Nov 06, 2019
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Yes. They are a professional and friendly team who will help you achieve the best sale price for your property. They will work with you through the whole process to ensure you are up to date with what is happening Their focus is always on the customer
