Summary - FOLLY COTTAGE WEST STREET POLRUAN FOWEY PL23 1PL
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Exceptional waterfront living with direct harbour access and panoramic estuary views..
Waterside position with direct harbour access (subject to licence)
Open-plan kitchen/sitting room with waterfront terrace
Primary bedroom with triple-aspect bay and estuary views
Three bedrooms with ensuite or dedicated bathroom facilities
Small rear garden; external space limited to terrace and quay steps
Parking: two tandem off-street spaces nearby; additional by negotiation
Heating LPG boiler, underfloor ground floor; solar panels installed
Slow broadband, EPC E and above-average council tax
Folly Cottage is a rare waterside home occupying a prime position on Polruan’s harbour edge, offering immediate water access (subject to Harbour Commission licence) and wide estuary views. The accommodation is arranged over two principal levels, with a dramatic open-plan kitchen/sitting/dining room that opens onto a paved waterfront terrace — an exceptional spot for harbour watching and alfresco living.
The house was originally a boathouse of the 1800s and was rebuilt and redesigned in 2004 to create contemporary, light-filled living while retaining period character. The principal bedroom enjoys a triple-aspect bay that sits above the water, and three of the four bedrooms have ensuite or dedicated bathroom facilities, making the layout highly flexible for family use or letting.
Practical considerations: parking is tandem and off-street in nearby St Saviour’s Hill (two spaces), with potential for further spaces by negotiation. Heating is by LPG boiler with radiators upstairs and underfloor heating to the ground floor; solar panels are fitted. The property has an EPC rating of E, council tax in a higher band, and broadband speeds are reported as slow — factors to bear in mind for everyday running costs and connectivity.
Outside space is compact and focused on the terrace and immediate harbour frontage rather than broad gardens — the rear garden is small but sunny. The frape (small slip or mooring) is not currently in situ and would need reinstating. For buyers prioritising location, outlook and water access over large grounds, this property delivers a unique coastal living experience.
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