A childhood holiday town described as once “sleepy” and easy to visit is now presented as a place for wealthy buyers, with beachfront homes selling for around $3 million. The articles compare the town’s quieter past with a current market in which property prices have risen sharply, especially along the coast.
All three outlets frame the change through a personal recollection of earlier vacations, when the town felt relaxed enough that even a prime minister could holiday there “hassle-free.” They then pivot to present-day affordability and housing costs, focusing on the scale of the price change for beachfront properties. The pieces do not present competing figures or policy explanations; instead, they emphasize the broader contrast between then and now.
While the commentary-style framing differs from outlet to outlet in wording, the reported shared takeaway is consistent: the town’s beachfront has become far more expensive, reflecting a shift in who can afford to buy or live there.
