Enchanting coastal Cornish cottage for sale
A quaint Cornish cottage in an outstanding coastal position has come onto the market on the rugged Atlantic coast

Cove Cottage is a truly idyllic coastal cottage in Cornwall which dates back to the mid-1800s. The property is set in a wonderful elevated position above Priest’s Cove at Cape Cornwall on the western coast.
The cottage has been extended and refurbished by the present owners, who also added a sun room to take further advantage of the outstanding sea and coastal views. Adjacent to this is a raised stone patio overlooking the sea – the house is one of just a handful in this position and most are in the ownership of the National Trust.
The accommodation comprises entrance porch, kitchen, sitting/dining room, sun room, rear hall, shower room and a utility room with three bedrooms and a further bathroom upstairs.
Outside are around 1.8 acres of gardens and a paddock including an outbuilding with planning permission for demolition and reconstruction as a workshop or studio – perfect for artists or writers. Much of the gardens have been left largely as wild grassy meadow hosting a wide variety of wild flowers including buttercups, bluebells, campion and many others. There is parking for two cars and a National Trust car park at the top of the hill.
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Priest’s Cove is an attractive rockery inlet facing out west across the Atlantic while to the south lies the beautiful sandy beach at Sennen Cove and Land’s End. There are miles and miles of stunning coastal walks in this completely unspoiled area. St Just provides day-to-day amenities including a butcher, backer, local store and a pub as well as a school. Nearby Penzance has a direct train line to London Paddington in around 4 ½ hours.
The guide price is £600,000 for the freehold. For further information please contact Lillicrap Chilcott on (01872) 273473.
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