Safe Harbour, Threeways, Downderry, Torpoint, Cornwall

No Onward Chain

Safe Harbour, Downderry, South East Cornwall

A private coastal sanctuary with a distinctly Mediterranean soul.

Safe Harbour offers a truly special lifestyle, tucked away within one of South East Cornwall’s best-kept secrets — the sought after coastal village of Downderry.

Positioned on the South West Coast Path, famously known as The Salt Path, Downderry is a much-loved coastal community offering an enviable combination of sea, countryside and village life. The beach is close at hand, as is a slipway for launching a boat or RIB, while everyday amenities include a village pub, café, village hall, convenience store and post office.

Yet it is the setting of Safe Harbour that makes it particularly special.

The house has been thoughtfully designed to embrace its coastal position, creating a relaxed, elegant and distinctly Mediterranean atmosphere both inside and out. This beautifully presented four-bedroom detached home combines contemporary comfort with exceptional attention to detail, quality fittings and an abundance of outdoor living space.

And then there are the views.

Majestic sea views stretch across the gardens and beyond, while the beautifully planted, south-facing grounds create an atmosphere more reminiscent of the Mediterranean than the Cornish coast.

A warm and welcoming arrival.
Approached through a pretty porch enveloped in wisteria and climbing roses, the front door opens into the main entrance hall.

The first door leads to one of Safe Harbour’s most useful and unusual features — an exceptional storage and utility space created from the original integral garage. Retaining the original roller blind, this has been cleverly transformed into what the owners affectionately call the ‘bootility’.
It provides an impressive amount of practical space, incorporating a workshop, plentiful storage cupboards, shelving and a dedicated boot storage cupboard. There is also a second preparation kitchen with work surface and cabinets, a wine fridge and the Grant boiler, which provides heating and hot water throughout the house.
A separate utility area is plumbed for both washing machine and tumble dryer.

The second door from the entrance hall opens into a conveniently positioned ground floor cloakroom, finished with attractive grey and glass Linea tiles.

Further doors lead naturally into the kitchen and sitting room.

A sitting room made for coastal living
At approximately 23ft in length, the sitting room is an exceptionally generous space, with triple-aspect views embracing both the front and rear of the property.

Large windows capture the surrounding landscape and panoramic sea views, while French doors open directly onto the sunroom and the gardens beyond, creating a seamless connection between the interior and the terraces beyond.

A further large door opening leads through towards the sunroom and kitchen, making this a wonderfully sociable area for both everyday family life and entertaining.
The sitting room is finished with a neutral grey, thick wool carpet, fitted approximately two years ago.

The heart of the home.
The kitchen has been opened up, extended and completely refitted by the current owners, creating an impressive contemporary space which combines sophisticated design with exceptional functionality.

At its centre is a striking island topped with Cosmic Black Brazilian granite, incorporating four bar stools and providing a natural gathering point for family and friends.

Designed with the keen cook in mind, the kitchen is equipped with:

* Two Neff ‘Slide & Glide’ electric ovens
* Neff plate warmer
* Cooker hood
* Five-pan induction hob
* Integrated dishwasher
* Plumbed American-style fridge freezer
* Separate drinks fridge
* Slide pantry
* Touch-screen controls
* Instant hot water tap
* Food waste macerator

The cabinetry is beautifully enhanced with integrated LED light strips, creating a warm glow in the evenings.

A sliding door opens directly into the sunroom. And a separate door to the garden.

The sunroom & Upper Deck
With its Maltese limestone tiled floor and attractive white-painted beams, the sunroom has a relaxed holiday atmosphere all of its own.

There is ample room for both dining and seating, while large windows frame delightful views across the garden and towards the sea.

Doors open directly onto the impressive Limestone-tiled ‘Upper Deck’ — a wonderful outdoor entertaining area incorporating dining and bathing space, with a central water feature providing an attractive focal point.
It is an area designed for long lunches, evening drinks and enjoying the changing colours of the sea.

The Principal Suite
Carpeted stairs rise to the first-floor landing, from where the accommodation unfolds.

The King-sized Principal Bedroom is an exceptional private retreat, with double doors opening onto a huge south-facing, wood-decked balcony.

Edged with glass and partially sheltered by an external sail canopy, the balcony provides an enviable private space for relaxing, entertaining or simply enjoying the sea views from the comfort of outdoor furniture.

The bedroom also benefits from a beautifully appointed ensuite shower room.
Finished with Linea metal mosaic tiling, the ensuite was fitted approximately two years ago and includes a new steam/sauna and seated power shower cubicle, His and Hers wash hand basins, WC, modern chrome heated towel rail and matching accessories.

A sliding door leads into a dedicated carpeted dressing room, fitted with four wardrobes and a six-drawer cabinet. A generous north-facing window provides excellent natural light.

Three further bedrooms.

Along the first-floor landing are three further double bedrooms, providing considerable flexibility for family, guests or home working.

One is currently arranged as a professional office, with a large twin-seated computer desk, shelving, cabinets and wardrobe.
This room also benefits from direct access to the large south-facing balcony, with its wonderful sea views.

Connectivity is well catered for, with Sky fibre-optic Wi-Fi, together with BT/EE connectivity.

Family Bathroom.
The final door on the upper landing opens into a generous family bathroom, where a large glazed window perfectly frames the sea and garden beyond.
The bathroom includes a heart-shaped Jacuzzi bath, bidet, separate shower cubicle, WC and inset marble-topped wash hand basin.
A fitted, glass-panelled and painted cabinet provides useful storage for linen and towels, complemented by a chrome heated towel rail and matching accessories.

There is also additional storage above, with loft access from the landing. The loft is part-boarded and has lighting.

The landing and staircase are fully carpeted, with wooden spindles and a dark pine handrail. A useful storage cupboard is discreetly positioned beneath the stairs.

A garden with a Mediterranean spirit.
Outside, Safe Harbour truly comes into its own.

The south-facing garden has been thoughtfully landscape-designed to create a series of private spaces for dining, entertaining, relaxing and sunbathing.

The garden is arranged over three terraces — upper, middle and lower — creating depth, interest and a wonderful sense of journey through the planting.

Flowering shrubs and seasonal planting include Agapanthus, Hydrangeas, Fig, Olive and Palm Trees, giving the garden a distinctly Mediterranean character.

With its warm planting, terraces, secluded seating areas and sea views, there are moments when it could easily be mistaken for a private villa somewhere much further south.

The garden is fully fenced and box-hedged, providing excellent privacy.

At the far end is a particularly attractive pergola with an al fresco dining area, while the central lawn has elegantly curved edges framed by slate pebbles and shingle pathways. It certainly is has been planned as an easy maintenance garden, which can be left for long periods of time without needing to be tended.

For those with green fingers, a dedicated potting area to the side of the house provides a practical space for gardening and growing.

Coastal construction & practical features.
Safe Harbour has been designed with its coastal environment firmly in mind.

The house is clad with Maritime all-weather walling, beneath a slate roof with slate window sills and double-glazed PVC windows and doors.

The land has been assessed for erosion and has full sea defence in place. These were carried out by both The Environmental Agency and Cornwall Planning.
Safe Harbour is positioned out of reach of high tides, etc, with being a good 25 Metres higher than sea level.

The property occupies a wonderfully private position on a private road owned by Safe Harbour, which also provides access to neighbouring properties and garages.

Set back from the village, the house feels discreet and secluded, away from passing traffic and enjoying a particularly good degree of privacy.

Parking & external facilities.
Directly outside the property is a brick-tiled driveway providing parking for three cars, together with the convenience of a BP Pulse electric vehicle charger.

There is also an external water supply and a useful shed.

At the front of the house, the oil tank is securely fenced and enclosed behind a lockable door.

A coastal lifestyle with a difference.
Safe Harbour is much more than a beautifully presented four-bedroom home.
It has completely level access from the driveway at the front and to the garden ‘upper deck’ terrace at the back. With a few steps and a lovely curved wooden beach style broadwalk leading to the end of the garden.

It is a property designed around outdoor living, entertaining, privacy and the sea — where breakfast can be taken in the sunroom, lunch enjoyed beneath the pergola, an afternoon spent on the balcony and an evening watching the sun settle across the water.

With Downderry Beach, the South West Coast Path and village amenities close by, yet with the privacy of its secluded position, Safe Harbour offers an increasingly rare combination.
A beautifully designed coastal home, a Mediterranean-inspired private garden and an exceptional lifestyle on the South East Cornish coast.