Bodinnick, Fowey, PL23

Ocean and Country are proud to present to the market for the first time in over twenty years this stunning south facing, three bedroomed, detached period property. The property dates back to the early 1600's and the current owner has retained many original features, including beautiful flagstone flooring and exposed beams throughout the downstairs accommodation. The property also retains two clome ovens and the bedroom doors are believed to be over 200 years old.

This beautiful property is perfectly positioned in the heart of the idyllic coastal village of Bodinnick, which lies in a Conservation Area and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is easy access to Hall Walk, a popular footpath which follows the estuary around to Polruan, Lantic Bay, a stunning stretch of coast between Fowey and Polperro, Lansallos beach, National Trust land and the South West Coast Path. These footpaths were trodden by many pilgrims on route of The Saint’s Way, as they travelled across land from Padstow to Polruan. The pretty St John’s Church opposite the house, is another place for quietness and calm. As one of the Celtic Quiet places, St John’s Church is an attractive aspect of the village with six services a year.

The property was originally part of The Boconnoc Estate and was home to several generations of the Butson boatbuilding family, who ran the Bodinnick boatyard (now Ferryside). The property was originally two and due to this boasts beautiful thick stone walls throughout, the house is a relaxing hide-away for anyone wanting peace and tranquility as it is set back from the public road . The accommodation is arranged over two floors, and it is built into the rock at the rear. There is access to the rear garden and viewing platform where stunning estuary and sea views can be enjoyed from the third bedroom on the first floor.

The accommodation on the ground floor is shared between two fantastic spaces. There is a spacious sitting room with multifuel stove and kitchen/dining room with an oil fired Rayburn. Both the kitchen/dining room and sitting room have windows that overlook the front lawn and gardens and offer distant views to the sea and river.

Off the kitchen there is a wooden staircase with a quirky handcrafted rope bannister which leads to the first floor.

The landing leads to all three bedrooms, two of which are doubles with views to the sea and estuary. There is a generous sized bathroom with freestanding bath and window to the rear elevation. The third bedroom is a single sized room with window and door which provides access to the gardens at the rear.

For anyone wanting shops and restaurants, Fowey is easily accessible on foot or by car via the Bodinnick ferry. While ‘this side of the river’ Lostwithiel provides all the shops, services and local facilities anyone needs (GP, dentist, mainline train service to London, taxis, local shops). As a thriving community town, Lostwithiel has a vibrant year-round variety of activities and events (LostFest to Sing-a-long the River, Lost In Film).