The Boathouse, Cargreen, Cornwall

The Boathouse is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly enchanting waterfront home in one of Cornwall’s most picturesque riverside settings. This charming, detached property sits directly on the banks of the River Tamar, with private water access via stone steps and a shared slipway, all framed by a walled, level garden. It is a home where history, charm, and an unrivalled lifestyle meet.

Dating back over a century, the building was once the ferry collection point for crossings of the Tamar. In 1995, it was tastefully converted, together with a neighbouring terrace of four houses, into a collection of distinctive residences, each retaining their own unique character. All five homes share a 999-year leasehold, with the freehold held equally through the Slipway Quay Management Company Ltd.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors, designed to maximise light, views, and a sense of flow. The welcoming entrance hall leads to a cloakroom, three reception rooms and a well-equipped kitchen. The triple-aspect sitting room is a wonderfully bright and inviting space, featuring an open fire set in a stone surround, with double doors opening into the sunroom, an idyllic spot to savour uninterrupted river views. A separate dining room offers a versatile space for family life or entertaining, while the kitchen is fitted with a range of units and integral appliances including a double oven, hob, fridge, and dishwasher.

On the first floor there are three comfortable bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family shower room. Throughout the home, the generous windows frame ever-changing views over the river and the surrounding countryside.

Outside, the stone-walled, level garden provides a tranquil space for riverside dining and relaxation, with a mix of terracing and lawn enjoying uninterrupted views over the Tamar. Stone steps lead directly to the water, while the shared slipway and davit make launching and retrieving a boat effortless. A large, secure communal garage offers allocated parking and generous storage for each of the five homes.

The property is being sold fully furnished, including all fixtures and fittings, offering an immediate opportunity to embrace the lifestyle on offer. Holiday letting is not permitted, ensuring the peaceful nature of this riverside community is maintained. Long term letting via Assured shorthold tenancy is permitted.

Cargreen is a vibrant and friendly riverside village within a designated conservation area, lying on the fringe of the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Surrounded by lush countryside, ancient woodlands and scenic trails, it offers an idyllic lifestyle for nature lovers and boating enthusiasts alike. The nearby town of Saltash, approximately five miles away, provides excellent amenities including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and a Waitrose. Schooling options are strong, with well-regarded primaries, Saltash Academy for secondary education, and a range of independent schools including Plymouth College and Mount Kelly in Tavistock.

For leisure, the Tamar Estuary offers deep-water moorings, with several first-class yacht marinas in Plymouth, along with the famous St Mellion Jack Nicklaus Golf Course and Country Club just over five miles away. The spectacular South Cornish and Devon coastlines are within easy reach for sandy beaches, picturesque estuaries and beautiful coastal walks. Transport connections are excellent, with Saltash train station offering direct services to London Paddington in around three hours and twenty minutes, and the A38 providing swift road access to Plymouth, Exeter and the M5.

The Boathouse represents the perfect harmony of history, elegance and natural beauty, offering a truly exceptional riverside lifestyle in one of Cornwall’s most sought-after waterside locations.

Agent Note:

Buyers should note that the property has experienced minor flooding on three occasions in certain areas of the ground floor during the past 20 years with no necessity for an insurance claim.

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