An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty deserves a house of beauty, which is just what the striking Pieds Dans L’Eau provides, sitting pretty overlooking the Fowey estuary in South Cornwall.
The unique house was designed by the acclaimed West Country architects Harrison Sutton and provides a luxurious family home with an additional separate annex that basks in the glorious views in this sought-after part of the UK.
Approach this eye-catching property via a private drive (electric gates and CCTV) for spacious outdoor parking areas in addition to a garage and boat store, the latter pretty crucial as the property boasts access straight onto the water.
The main living space is quite splendid to behold, with windows maximising the light and the stunning setting while the interior design delivers sympathetic tones. All is elegant, modern and incredibly comfortable – and admire the sofas too, because contents can be included in the sale if desired.
As with so many homes, life is bound to hum around the kitchen, which is open plan and allows for socialising while meals are prepared and shared. With more windows than walls, the space is light and practically in the estuary. The kitchen facilities are modern, neat and selected with the passionate home-cook in mind.
There is also a separate, more formal dining space for when you want to really impress your guests. The warmer tones in this lovely room suit winter evenings, albeit still with an outside-in feel courtesy of wood-paneling and the vast windows.
When the evenings are less formal, the cinema room provides a plush and impressive space to watch movies or catch up on the boxsets. It’s also a cosier living space for when the evenings draw in.
Entertaining will, of course, involve the outdoor space when the weather allows, and this property has various terraces for dining within the landscaped gardens. It goes without saying that being outside will be hard to resist, considering the location and the views available from this incredible property.
There are six bedrooms, all of which are en suites and many with their own balconies to provide a space to enjoy the morning and evening sunshine a short hop from bed.
The master bedroom comes with a neat and useful walk-in wardrobe/dressing area and each of the rooms have their own distinct style while sharing their celebration of the natural splendor of the area.
In addition to the en-suites, there are two more bathrooms and all are complete with a range of washing options to keep the whole household happy when it comes to shower vs bath. All are impeccably finished and impressive.
A home office is surely a spot where the distractions will be many – try to concentrate on the emails as the water traffic chugs by and the sun glints off the estuary waves! It’s beautifully designed and laid out for ease of use amid the elegance, like so much of this property.
This property comes with a separate guest annex, which has been finished to the same high standard as the main house and could be turned to multiple uses. The current owner is using one space as a gym/yoga studio, which could also be transformed into an artists studio or even used as an additional working space, depending on need.
The property is located very close to the Bodinnick Ferry, which provides access to Fowey’s town centre for those trips when owners want to leave their own boat at home.
The closest airport is 30 miles away in Newquay, while international connections need to be picked up at Exeter Airport (85 miles). There is a train station at Par (10 mins drive) or St Austell (25 mins); both are on the Great Western Railway route which connects Cornwall with London, Scotland and the Midlands.
Fowey, situated at the mouth of the River Fowey, is a port town and very popular with sailing enthusiasts, playing host to various maritime events. There are lots of other activities, including the Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature (Daphne du Maurier is a famous ex-resident), a museum, aquarium and St Catherine’s Castle. The Eden Project is just 7 miles away.
There are two primary schools and a local secondary school in Fowey, while independent schools can be found slightly further afield: in Truro, Plymouth or Launceston. For daily living, the town has shops, banks, boutiques, bars, delicatessens, and restaurants, as well as medical provisions and a library.
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7 bedroom house for sale in Pieds Dans L Eau, Fowey, PL23 (rightmove.co.uk)
