Rare waterfront home with direct water access & panoramic views, Port Navas

Set within the highly sought-after waterside village of Port Navas, The Foreshore is a truly captivating, detached residence, occupying an enviable position on the banks of the Helford River. With uninterrupted views across the tranquil, tree-lined creeks and the rare advantage of its own private slipway, this charming home presents an exceptional opportunity to embrace one of Cornwall’s most desirable waterfront lifestyles.

The property
The Foreshore offers a well-balanced arrangement of accommodation, brimming with character and potential. While already a much-loved home, it now presents an exciting opportunity for a new owner to sensitively modernise and create a bespoke waterside retreat tailored to their own vision.

The principal reception spaces are thoughtfully arranged to make the most of the home’s extraordinary setting. A beautifully positioned sitting room, complete with expansive glazing, draws the outside in, framing ever-changing river views and flooding the space with natural light. This is a room designed for quiet relaxation as much as for entertaining, where the rhythm of the water becomes part of everyday living.
In addition, two further reception rooms provide flexibility for formal dining, a snug, or home working, each offering its own perspective of the gardens or surrounding landscape. The kitchen, well-proportioned and functional, presents clear scope for reimagining into a contemporary, open-plan space that could further enhance the connection between house and water.

Across the home, four bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation for family and guests alike. The principal bedroom enjoys a particularly privileged outlook, enhanced by a charming bay window that frames wonderful views across the river, creating a peaceful and ever-changing backdrop. Three bath/shower rooms serve the property, ensuring both practicality and convenience.

With no onward chain and immense scope to enhance, The Foreshore represents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special waterfront home and create something exceptional in one of Cornwall’s most idyllic settings.

The gardens
The grounds are a defining feature of The Foreshore, extending to a substantial plot that gently descends towards the water’s edge. Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully landscaped, the gardens offer a series of terraces, established planting, and sweeping lawn areas that create both structure and softness throughout the seasons. From elevated vantage points, the views across the river are simply breathtaking, while lower down, the connection to the water becomes immediate and immersive. The property benefits from its own private slipway, allowing direct access to the river, an increasingly rare and highly prized feature, perfect for boating, paddleboarding, or simply enjoying life on the water.

The combination of privacy, space, and direct frontage creates a setting that is both peaceful and deeply special, offering a lifestyle that few properties can truly match. The Foreshore’s unique position and direct access to the water allow one to fully embrace the Helford’s renowned way of life, where days can begin with a gentle paddle along the creek, afternoons spent sailing its sheltered waters, and evenings enjoyed watching the light dance across the river from your own garden.

Location
Port Navas is widely regarded as one of the Helford River’s most picturesque and exclusive waterside enclaves, known for its unspoilt beauty, sheltered creeks, and timeless charm. The surrounding countryside is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering endless opportunities for walking, sailing, and exploring the Cornish coastline.

Nearby, the village of Constantine provides everyday amenities, while the maritime town of Falmouth offers a vibrant mix of restaurants, galleries, and independent shops. The Helford Passage, with its renowned waterside pub and access to the Southwest Coast Path, is also within easy reach.

Cornwall
Cornwall, on England’s southwestern coast, is a region of breathtaking natural beauty, famed for its dramatic cliffs, golden beaches, and turquoise waters. Its coastline stretches for over 400 miles, offering everything from world-class surfing at Fistral Beach in Newquay to peaceful, picturesque coves like Kynance and Porthcurno. Beyond the beaches, Cornwall is rich in heritage and charm, with historic fishing villages such as St Ives and Padstow, the iconic St Michael’s Mount, and attractions like the Eden Project. Despite its coastal seclusion, Cornwall is well connected via the A30 trunk road, regular mainline train services to London, and flights from Newquay Airport, making it both a sought-after destination and a practical place to call home.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.
Freehold tenure.
Council Tax – Band G.
EPC – E40.

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