Buying property along the coast compared to the Adelaide Hills

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Would you prefer a house in the hills or along the coast? Pic: realestate.com.au

Yearning for a change of scenery but can’t decide whether to head for the hills or the coast?

Deciding can be a daunting task but weighing up the pros and cons of each will help take the panic out of making the biggest purchase of your life.

Belle Property Adelaide Hills principal Chris Robson said most people tended to head to the Adelaide Hills for a quieter lifestyle.

“It’s the peace and tranquillity, and perhaps a little more land,” he said.

“Especially for young families, they can let their hair down a bit and have a bit more recreation space.”

When it comes to the coast, Harcourts Christies Beach sales manager Jayne Baily said househunters wanted the relaxed beachside lifestyle without the hefty price tag.

“The benefits being our beautiful beaches, of course, and the summer sea breezes,” she said.

“You’re never too far away from a winery (like the hills) too and also it’s value for money.”

Both regions have a wide range of properties of varying sizes and prices to cater to every buyer.

So to help make the decision easier, we’ve found a few options that have a similar price tag and are roughly the same distance from the city to show just what you can get.

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Asking price: starting at $400,000

They are on the market for roughly the same price, in suburbs between 35km and 40km from the city and have three bedrooms – but that’s where the similarities between these two houses end.

The Port Noarlunga South home at 10 Fremantle Rd is on a 737sqm block that’s a short stroll from the beach.

Further inland, the Nairne property at 56 Megan Circuit is on a 654sqm block and overlooks an adjacent park.

While the hills home is more modern with an open floor plan, the coastal haven has a larger outdoor entertainment area and a spa room.

10 Fremantle Road, Port Noarlunga South. Pic: realestate.com.au

10 Fremantle Road, Port Noarlunga South. Pic: realestate.com.au

56 Megan Circuit, Nairne. Pic: realestate.com.au

56 Megan Circuit, Nairne. Pic: realestate.com.au

Asking price: starting at $700,000

A character home surrounded by picturesque greenery or a modern residence in a beachside suburb?

The Bridgewater home at 4 Second Avenue has a price guide of $770,000 to $840,000, while the Hallett Cove residence at 76 Ragamuffin Drive is listed with an asking price of $720,000 to $750,000.

If price doesn’t help you decide, it will come down to style preferences.

The Hallett Cove home has more open living areas and a pool, while the Bridgewater property has charming character features, including ornate fireplaces and a cellar.

4 Second Avenue, Bridgewater. Pic: realestate.com.au

4 Second Avenue, Bridgewater. Pic: realestate.com.au

76 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove. Pic: realestate.com.au

76 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove. Pic: realestate.com.au

Asking price: $1 million plus

Househunters will be paying for the position of this Christies Beach home.

The three-bedroom residence at 54 Esplanade, which is listed for $1.2 million, is on a 836sqm block that overlooks the ocean and is within walking distance of cafes on Beach Rd.

Meanwhile, prospective buyers could snap up a Hahndorf character home on a sprawling 0.81ha block for less.

The four-bedroom residence at 133 Mount Barker Road, which has a $1 million price guide, is much further from the beach but it’s surrounded by lush gardens and is close to the township’s main street.