13
Jan
Peace and quiet by the seaside
For much of the areas around coastal England, the most important
aspects of the lifestyle revolve around the tourism industry, with
piers and beaches filling up with visitors every summer looking to
enjoy the many attractions that towns and cities in the area can
offer.
However, while the idea of a booming summer tourism trade may
entice many people to live on the coasts of the country, there will
also be a considerable number who want to mix this lifestyle with
one in which they can relax for most of the year, soaking up the
peace and quiet associated with living in a small town.
Property for sale in Walton on-the-Naze offers this style of
living for people who seek such a way of life. The town is located
in Essex, near to Clacton and Harwich on the North Sea Coast, and
houses just 6,000 permanent residents.
However, in the summer it has a booming trade, as many people come
to visit the naze, a peninsula which stretches out into the North
Sea from the town, and its adjoining pier. This pier is the
third-longest in the UK at some 2,600 feet long, and consists of
funfair rides and amusements.
It can also be used by residents of the town who want to relax, as
the end of the pier offers space for fisherman to cast out their
lines.
Other attractions for those looking to live in the town include a
nature reserve, which is popular with bird watchers, as it offers
the chance to spot many of the different kind of bird-life which
comes to visit the naze itself.
So, whether a summer booming with tourists, or a quiet life with
nature reserves and fishing suits you best, Walton on-the-Naze can
offer great opportunities to enjoy a range of activities and
lifestyles in one small coastal town.