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People want us gone from seaside homes metres from beach - but we won't budge

04 July 2023 , 13:29
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People want us gone from seaside homes metres from beach - but we won't budge
People want us gone from seaside homes metres from beach - but we won't budge

TOURISTS are desperate to snap up homes in an idyllic seaside town - but locals won't budge.

Homeowners on this golden stretch of the Swansea Bay can open the back door and step onto the beach - making visitors eager to get their hands on a property.

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Residents describe the location as the perfect place - even for hanging out your washingCredit: Media Wales
Locals can enjoy watching the boats, rowing club and paddle boarders passing from their garden
Locals can enjoy watching the boats, rowing club and paddle boarders passing from their gardenCredit: Media Wales

But, the beautiful views come with a catch as residents are continually bombarded with developers knocking at their door.

Mary Coombs was born and raised in the area before moving away and returning years later to settle down with her husband.

The 75-year-old described her home as the perfect spot, even for the most mundane chores such as hanging out a washing.

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She can enjoy watching the boats, rowing club and paddle boarders passing from her garden.

Despite lucrative property offers, Mary has no intent to sell.

"It's always big companies who want to use the land. It's an easy decision with the response: 'Go away'", she told WalesOnline.

"You also hear lots of people admiring the house and see them looking over as they walk past - you think their heads are going to come off - they look at us and we look at them.

"You get used to it. It's fantastic living here.”

Other content homeowners Beti Williams and her daughter Sian Lewis also wish to stay rooted in the area despite tempting house offers.

Sian, 63, said: "I love sitting here and looking out at the sea.

“It was a no brainer to come here near my mum. My children, Ben and Sam, were brought up here and they'd bring their friends here a lot. It never gets old being here, it changes all the time.

"There's different clouds, different waves, different people doing all different sorts of sports.

"It's a lovely place to be for the air show or for fireworks displays. There's always nice events on whether it's the 10k or the half marathon, or the raft race."

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This comes as furious homeowners have slammed tourists for turning their picturesque seaside town into a living "nightmare".

Residents of summer hotspot St Ives, Cornwall, have had enough of holidaymakers swarming their idyllic coastline.

Local RNLI lifeguard, Stefan Harkon explained the tourism issue is forcing the younger generation out of St Ives and putting their seaside town at risk.

Elsewhere in Cornwall, residents of Mousehole, an idyllic staycation spot, have to leave town to buy everyday essentials.

Rising visitor numbers has wreaked havoc on the property market as houses are snatched up by tourists for holiday homes.

And, families in a Yorkshire seaside 'ghost town' also say they are being forced out and torn apart by holiday home owners.

The residents of Robin Hood’s Bay, are facing a major housing crisis as demand for accommodation and second homes has driven house prices sky high.

Mary Coombs was born and raised in the area, now settled down with her husband
Mary Coombs was born and raised in the area, now settled down with her husbandCredit: Media Wales
Other content homeowners Beti Williams and her daughter Sian Lewis also wish to stay rooted in the area
Other content homeowners Beti Williams and her daughter Sian Lewis also wish to stay rooted in the areaCredit: Media Wales

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