This light-filled, architect-designed home in Downderry, Cornwall, sits so close to the beach that a private gate at the bottom of the garden leads directly onto the sand – perfect for families and four-legged friends, with the beach dog-friendly all year round. Sleep up to six across three bedrooms and fall asleep to the sound of the waves. The south coast shelter of Downderry is ideal for lazy afternoons paddling in the shallows or watching fishermen cast their lines.
Inside, a spacious open-plan living and dining area on the ground floor features sliding doors to the patio and garden, a 43-inch Smart TV, corner sofa, and an extendable dining table seating eight. The kitchen includes an electric oven, induction hob, full-height fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, and Nespresso coffee machine, with a utility room housing a washer/dryer. On the ground floor, one bedroom offers a zip-and-link bed (king or twin on request) with ocean views and sliding doors to the garden, while a second has bunk beds and sea views, served by a family bathroom with walk-in shower. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a super king-size bed and sliding doors to a private balcony overlooking the sea, with a family bathroom featuring a bath, shower attachment, and heated towel rail. A first-floor study with desk and sofa bed provides a quiet space to work. Outside, the enclosed garden is filled with coastal planting – silver birches, acers, lavender, grasses, and verbena – plus a fig tree bearing fruit in summer. A sun-trap patio features a built-in BBQ and pizza oven, and a greenhouse with mature grapevine and bougainvillea offers a sunny spot for a morning coffee. The private driveway provides parking for three cars and an EV charger.
Walk from the village slipway across to Seaton Beach and back, or be lured into one of the village's gastropubs or eateries for a sundowner. Seaton Valley Country Park is close by for woodland walks. When the southerly swells are firing and the winds are right, Downderry is a quieter break that local surfers keep coming back to. Looe and Whitsand Bay are five miles away, and Portwrinkle, Millendreath, and Talland are all within easy reach.