Helford River, TR12

The Property

Positioned on a secluded stretch of the Helford River, OX Helford is one of Cornwall’s most remarkable waterfront residences. Set within six acres of private gardens and woodland, this newly renovated estate includes a main house and a separate boathouse annexe, with uninterrupted views across the water and direct river access via its own private harbour.

The main house unfolds across expansive open-plan rooms designed for both entertaining and family life. Four reception rooms capture the ever-changing light and river views through generous glazing, while a refined palette of finishes creates an atmosphere of timeless calm.

The principal suite spans an entire wing, complete with two dressing rooms and a vast bathroom. There are six further bedrooms and six additional bathrooms in the main residence, all thoughtfully appointed.

Designed for entertaining and hosting, the detached boathouse offers flexible guest accommodation and includes its own courtyard garden, opening onto the quay. With a bunk room and two bathrooms, it functions equally well as a secondary home, games pavilion or creative retreat.

The kitchen, which forms the heart of the home, is fitted with bespoke cabinetry and top-of-the-range appliances, including a range cooker and American-style fridge freezer. A sense of quality continues throughout, from the Italian oak floors to the custom furnishings curated by RH. A Sonos system runs throughout the property, and smart TVs have been integrated into the reception and bedroom spaces. A discreet Plumis Automist sprinkler system adds an extra layer of safety.

Outdoors, a heated swimming pool lies on the grounds, with footpaths that wind down through private woodland to the water’s edge. The dock accommodates up to four boats, and the surrounding coastline is perfect for sailing, paddleboarding and wild swimming.

Just a short drive from the amenities of Falmouth and with direct rail links from nearby Truro to London Paddington, the property is ideally positioned for those seeking privacy and exclusivity without isolation; the beaches that line this part of Cornwall are among the most unspoilt in the country.

Agents note – Ox Helford has undergone a substantial and sympathetic renovation and is nearing completion – please check timing and status of the project with the joint selling agents prior to planning your viewing.

Specification

Window Coverings

• Privacy & blackout treatments to all bedrooms and bathrooms with windows

Appliances

Full specification of high end appliances to include -

• Range Cooker & American Style Fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine & tumble dryer

• Axix Seamless Copper Kitchen Sink

Sanitary Ware

• Fantini gunmetal brassware or similar

• Vitreous china inset basins

• Vitreous china WC’s

• Marble basins and/or vanity tops

Joinery

Custom built joinery to:

• Kitchen

• Wardrobes

• Shelving & media walls

• Master vanity units

Internal Flooring

• Tumbled flagstone to ground floor & Second Floor

• Engineered timber to first floor

• Tiling to all separate bathrooms

Internal Walls

• Lime plaster walls & ceilings

• Tiled walls to wet areas

• Timber cladding to specialist rooms

Audio/Visual

• Smart TV to reception room, family room and principal suites. All bedrooms will be wired for TV’s.

• Sonos sound system to reception room & family room

M&E

• Underfloor Heating to all ground floor habitable areas

• Wood burner fireplace to reception room

• Fire Strategy - Plumis Automist

Electrics & Lighting

• Mood lighting to include discreet pin lights & decorative wall lighting

• Buster & Punch bronze sockets & switches

• Security Alarm Panel

• EV charge point in Garage

Landscaping

Soft and hard landscaping in accordance with the Landscape Architect’s specification. Hard landscape floor finishes will include stone pitchers, raked concrete and turf

Location

There is an abundance of wildlife here, with herons, kingfishers, and families of curlews, egrets and Canadian geese living on the riverbanks. In the water you will see dolphins and seals, and of course plenty of fish. The Helford River Estuary is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt estuaries in England and has inspired many writers and artists, with its deep sheltered valleys, ancient oak forests and hidden creeks that cut inland along this sheltered part of the South Cornwall coast. 

The sailing and water-sports here are second to none, with the Helford River and Falmouth Bay offering some of the finest waters in the UK. There are excellent facilities on the estuary including the nearby Helford River Sailing Club and many deep-water moorings downstream.

This unspoilt south side of the estuary is home to the pretty villages of Manaccan, Helford, St Martin and Mawgan. The charming market town of Helston lies about 5 miles away, providing a local hospital, schooling, supermarkets, a sports centre and a full range of shopping facilities. Nearby RNAS Culdrose offers facilities for private aircraft.

The Lizard Peninsula is home to many of the most beautiful beaches in Cornwall and Gunwalloe, Poldhu, Kennack Sands, Mullion Cove, Loe Bar, Kynance Cove, Porthleven and Coverack are all within a short drive. Bishops Quay is also within easy access of Falmouth, with its University and Truro with direct trains to London Paddington.

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