A beachside mansion in Porth in Newquay, Cornwall, hit the market in June for £2 million (US$2.6 million). The five-bedroom, 7,000-square-foot contemporary estate offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and is perched right above Porth Beach.
With exceptional ocean access, this coveted property is one of Cornwall’s finest marine residences, offering a heated indoor swimming pool and gated driveway. Additionally, the home has five reception rooms and a two-car garage.
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Aptly termed the "Sea House," the mansion was custom-built for the current owners and boasts an outdoor "surfer’s shower" on its ground floor. Rear sheltered sun terraces and spacious lawns line the perimeter of the home.
Lillicrap and Chilcott, the brokerage involved with the property, declined to disclose the current owners and they could not be identified with property records.
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The town of Newquay has national retailers and exciting locally owned shops, restaurants, and bistros. The region, stocked with magnificent beaches, is perfect for water sports enthusiasts.
Real estate in Cornwall has been heating up recently; another mansion in the small seaside resort of Polzeath listed for £3 million (US$4.17 million) in April.
The cathedral city of Truro is just minutes away to the south, and London is approximately four-and-a-half hours away.
HouseBeautiful.com first reported the sale.