Fort Picklecombe, Maker, Cornwall, PL10

Positioned in an exceptional coastal setting within the historic Fort Picklecombe, this ground-floor studio apartment enjoys an enviable location right on the water’s edge, with uninterrupted views across Plymouth Sound and out to the English Channel.

Positioned in an exceptional coastal setting within the historic Fort Picklecombe, this ground-floor studio apartment enjoys an enviable location right on the water’s edge, with uninterrupted views across Plymouth Sound and out to the English Channel. With the sea quite literally on your doorstep, the property offers a rare opportunity to experience true waterfront living.
Accessed via a private entrance, the apartment opens into a light and welcoming hallway.
The bathroom is neatly presented and fitted with a large walk-in shower, WC, and wash hand basin set within a vanity unit.
The double bedroom features built-in wardrobes and benefits from stunning sea views, while a small step leads down into the main living area, adding character and distinction to the layout.
The open-plan living, kitchen, and dining space is bright and spacious, designed to make the most of its remarkable coastal position. Sliding doors open onto a private south-westerly facing balcony, where panoramic sea views stretch across Plymouth Sound towards Cawsand and Kingsand, and beyond into the English Channel. This elevated vantage point, combined with the apartment’s sunny aspect, allows you to enjoy the changing colours of the sea from morning through to sunset.
The kitchen is well arranged with matching wall and base units, an integrated sink, oven, and hob, offering plenty of storage and workspace—all set against the backdrop of the sea.
The coastal lifestyle continues beyond the apartment, with residents enjoying access to beautifully maintained communal grounds, including landscaped gardens that lead towards the shoreline, a seasonal heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a private beach, barbecue terrace, library, and laundry room.
Fort Picklecombe is a striking Grade II listed coastal fort, originally built in the 19th century to protect Plymouth’s naval base and later converted into distinctive apartments in the 1970s. Today, it offers a unique blend of history, character, and an unparalleled seaside setting.
Located on the edge of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, the property is surrounded by natural beauty and coastal walks, with the South West Coast Path easily accessible from the doorstep. The nearby fishing villages of Kingsand and Cawsand provide charming cafés, pubs, and shops, completing the appeal of this truly special seafront