Summary - 1 Downs Road PL13 2AP
3 bed 1 bath House
Spacious 1930s detached project with gardens, garage and far-reaching views — cash buyers only.
Detached 1930s house with bay windows, fireplaces and period features
Far-reaching countryside and river views from first-floor balcony
Large front and rear gardens, greenhouse, two ponds and single garage
Spacious, versatile layout: living, dining, kitchen, laundry/WC, 3 bedrooms plus study
Requires full modernisation; loft not boarded and some windows single glazed
Mundic (concrete) issue — unsuitable for mortgage lending; cash buyers only
Solid brick/block walls likely without insulation; energy upgrades needed
EPC E53, conservation area; planning/works may be constrained
This substantial 1930s detached house sits on the edge of the Downs in West Looe, offering far-reaching countryside and river views from a first-floor balcony. The property has generous, versatile accommodation across two floors, with original period features such as bay windows, terrazzo-tiled hallways and fireplaces, plus sizable front and rear gardens and a single garage.
The house requires full modernisation throughout and has a known mundic (concrete) issue that means it is not suitable for mortgage lending — available to cash buyers only. Constructed with solid brick/block walls and likely lacking modern insulation, the fabric and services will benefit from upgrading; the roof, loft and some windows will need inspection and possible improvement.
For a buyer prepared to invest, this is a strong project with excellent scope to improve energy performance, reconfigure spaces and restore period detail while retaining the elevated views. The property is freehold, has gas central heating, an EPC rating of E53 and sits in a conservation area, so any alterations should consider planning constraints.
Location is a key asset: a small-town edge position in West Looe provides seaside amenities, good local schools and access to coastal and countryside recreation. The house is best suited to a purchaser seeking a renovation project, developer or investor able to proceed without borrowing against the property.
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