St. Martins, Looe, Cornwall

The Old School House is a historic two-bedroom stone cottage, formerly a village schoolhouse dating back to the 1700s, and is now offered to the market with no onward chain and for the first time in forty one years. Ideally positioned in a semi-rural setting in St Martin, the property is just a short drive from the popular coastal town of Looe.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises a lounge, kitchen, utility area, and shower room on the ground floor, with two double bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor. The property enjoys far-reaching countryside views to both the front and rear and benefits from flat, level gardens to the front and side.

The property is entered via the main front door, which opens into a hallway with access to the living room and stairs rising to the first floor.
The lounge is generously proportioned and full of character, featuring parquet flooring, exposed beams, an exposed stone wall, and a feature fireplace housing a log burner. These traditional features continue through to the kitchen, which also showcases an exposed stone wall. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wooden floor and wall-mounted units, complemented by contrasting worktops and a Rayburn stove. The space also features tiled flooring, partially tiled walls, and splashbacks.
The kitchen leads through to a useful utility area and a shower room. The utility space benefits from an external door providing direct access to the patio and garden. The shower room comprises a shower, WC, and wash hand basin.

To the first floor, the landing provides access to all rooms. There are two double bedrooms, both well-proportioned and filled with natural light. The principal bedroom benefits from storage and dual-aspect windows, while the second bedroom is slightly smaller yet still bright and inviting. The family bathroom is fitted with a neutral suite comprising a bath, pedestal wash hand basin, and close-coupled WC.

Externally, the property boasts flat level gardens to the front and side and a patio area bordered with approximately 100 feet of stone-wall and planted with mature plants and shrubs. The property also benefits from an external storage room. (the rear garden is owned by the neighbouring property).

Location
The property is situated in St Martin, just outside the main coastal town of Looe. It is ideally positioned within easy reach of local amenities, including the shops and services of the Barbican area, as well as both primary and secondary schools, convenience stores, a bakery, and takeaway restaurants.
Looe itself offers a wide range of amenities, including a doctors’ surgery, opticians, independent shops, pubs, restaurants, cafés, a vibrant fishing harbour, and beaches at East and West Looe. The town enjoys a strong community spirit alongside a thriving tourist industry throughout the year.

Transport links are excellent, with a nearby railway station providing connections to mainline services. Newquay Airport is approximately 33 miles away, while Plymouth is within easy reach at around 20 miles.

Property Information
Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: Band C
Services: Mains water and electricity. Drainage is a shared septic tank
Heating: Electric heating to a system of radiators
Conservation Area: Yes
EPC Rating: F
Flood Risk: Very Low (Gov.uk Flood Mapping)
Construction: Standard construction – stone and block
Parking: Close by at the end of the garden on the left.