Carrickowel

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In a stunning, south-facing clifftop location in the private Duporth Bay estate, with magnificent uninterrupted views over St Austell Bay, this spacious, contemporary property has a garden gate onto the coastal footpath and access to a dog-friendly private beach. The reversed accommodation has external steps to the first floor, where the living-room has a wood-burner, fabulous sea views and doors to a balcony with glass balustrade. An open-tread, spiral staircase leads down to garden level, where the en suite master bedroom has access to the patio and the beautifully planted enclosed garden. A bathroom and separate wet-room are shared by the other two bedrooms, one of which also has access to the garden. Broadband access is provided with a Notebook computer and printer for guests’ use. The double garage/games-room has table-tennis and pool tables for entertainment whatever the weather, and photovoltaic solar panels provide nearly half the property’s electricity needs. Picturesque Charlestown, a World Heritage Site with majestic tall ships, good pubs, restaurants and shops, is a short walk along the coastal footpath. The Eden Project, the sailing town of Fowey and the fishing port of Mevagissey are easily accessible, making Carrickowel perfectly placed for exploring the region.