Hay House, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

This exceptional five-bedroom home lies just five minutes' drive from the beaches at Mawgan Porth on the Cornish coastline. Designed by RIBA award-winning architects New British Design and built by Alkenby, the house is recently finished, with excellent attention to architectural and interior detail and a thoughtful approach to materials. Alongside the main house, there is also a one-bedroom annexe and further outbuildings, with accommodation of over 5,250 sqft. All set within four acres of gardens and woodland, it forms a wonderfully quiet and secluded idyll.



Environmental Performance



Imperative to the design, the house has been built with an exceptional consideration of its eco-credentials. Electric underfloor heating is supplied by digitally controlled air source heating, alongside gas supply, a private borehole water supply, and private drainage.



The Tour



The house lies in a secluded position, completely concealed from view and set back from a quiet country lane at the end of a private, gravelled driveway. There is an excellent provision of parking for multiple vehicles adjacent to the house. The architectural profile draws inspiration from the local vernacular, its distinct façade creating a soft yet striking profile against the pastoral backdrop.



The primary entrance is complete with brise soleil, leading into a beautifully light hallway, creating an immediate connection between the interior and exterior space. Ground floor living spaces have been arranged to create a natural flow from one room to the next, ideal for easy transition between family life and easy entertaining.



The bespoke kitchen is defined by poured-concrete work surfaces and reclaimed wood floors running underfoot. There is an Everhot electric cooker, plenty of space for food preparation, and a large oak door to the south-facing patio terrace, with far-reaching views to the valley – a welcoming spot for eating outside in warmer months. Leading from the kitchen, there is a pantry and utility space.



A wonderfully inviting living room is also set on the ground floor, where a reclaimed Portland stone fireplace forms a natural centre piece, and large picture windows frame views of the garden and woodland. There is also a coat room with access to the garden on this level.



Ascending the central staircase, there is a voluminous galleried landing, complete with an apex window and a quiet space for reading. The main bedroom is oriented towards the spectacular views, with a separate walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, with both a shower and a bathtub, and views to the garden. There are three very well-proportioned double bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor, each with an excellent quality of natural light. The second floor houses another double bedroom and its shower room, set within the eaves.



Outside Space



In addition to the main house, there are two additional outbuildings which are set independently, on an upper terrace. One of the outbuildings is currently used as a successful holiday let, with a plant room/board store at one end and a basement used for wine storage. This space has an open plan sitting room with a log burner, and a kitchen and dining room, with oak floors, a large double bedroom, and a shower room. Both buildings offer potential for further development, subject to planning.



The surrounding gardens form an integral part of the overall experience of the unique setting at Hay House. Positioned in a bucolic woodland valley setting, the site occupies a sheltered micro-climate, with large flat lawns and a newly planted orchard. The gardens are newly landscaped, with naturalised lawned terraces with a swing and football net, newly planted wildflower banks, and a shallow stream forming the boundary.



The Area



Situated on the rugged north Cornwall coast, Mawgan Porth offers a golden stretch of sand where fantastic breakers make for excellent surfing. Stunning scenery, dog-friendly beaches, several excellent golf courses, and spectacular coastal and country walks, including those of the renowned Seven Bays, make this hotspot a favourite with locals and visitors alike. Mawgan Porth is reachable on foot in 20 minutes via the bridleway.



The bay itself offers a local store, a popular local pub, a surf school, and several cafes and eateries, while fine dining can be found nearby at the award-winning Scarlet Hotel, with first-class spa and recreational facilities available at both The Scarlet & Bedruthan Hotel. Rick Stein's Seafood restaurant, Paul Ainsworth's Michelin-starred No.6, and the seafood bar Prawn on The Lawn can be found just a few miles along the coast in picturesque Padstow.



Ideally located for easy commuting, Hay House is less than a 15-minute drive off the A30 and just five minutes away from Newquay International Airport.



Council Tax Band: F