House for sale in Budock Vean, Helford River Estuary, Cornwall - 4 bedrooms

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Exceptional river views - Water frontage & slipway' - 4 bedrooms (1 en-suite) - 2 further reception rooms - In total 2.75 acres

Situation

We would suggest this is likely to be one of the finest waterside properties to be offered for sale in south Cornwall this year and precedent suggests that one could wait very many years for such an opportunity to arise again.
The Helford River is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt rivers in Cornwall, with its deep sheltered valleys, ancient oak forests and hidden creeks that cut inland along this sheltered part of the south Cornwall coast. There are still many small quays on the river-creek and a pedestrian ferry links the north and south banks.
The safety and seclusion of the Helford River has much to do with its situation within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Helford was renowned as a haven for pirates and has inspired many writers, specifically Daphne du Maurier and her novel, Frenchman's Creek.
The village of Mawnan Smith enjoys village shops, doctors' surgery, restaurant, hairdressers, the Red Lion Inn and 2 Churches. Port Navas comprises a handful of stone cottages at the head of the creek, beside the village hall and yacht club with restaurant, and of course the renowned Duchy Oyster Farm. There is a more extensive range of shopping and commercial facilities at Falmouth and Truro with a direct rail link to London Paddington from Truro.
For the sports enthusiast there are five 18-hole golf courses within 20 miles., The nearest course being Budock Vean, only a few hundred yards away. Water sports such as wind surfing and water skiing are available on the waterfront at Helford Passage. The sailing facilities of the area are second to none: the Helford River, Falmouth Bay and the River Fal (Carrick Roads) offer some of the finest day sailing waters in the UK with excellent yachting facilities including the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club and three marinas.
Communications to Cornwall have vastly improved over recent years with the A30 dual carriageway just north of Truro giving fast access to the M5 motorway at Exeter. Newquay airport provides regular shuttle flights to London Gatwick, Stansted and many other European destinations.

Description

Bodergy occupies a wonderful position towards the very end of Budock Vean Lane, where the property commands amazing, and probably unique, double aspect views. To the south it enjoys delightful aspects across its own 1.59 acre paddock and the Helford River and to the north over its gardens and Port Navas Creek and the village of Constantine in the distance.
Bodergy is a large detached property, constructed circa 1936 with more recent extensions at the side and rear. Situated on the elevated banks of Port Navas Creek, the property makes the very most of its splendid position with large principal rooms that enjoy views across either the creek or the Helford.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Bodergy is surrounded by wonderful terraced gardens descending to Port Navas Creek including lawns, patios, a wide variety of mixed deciduous trees and a collection of Azaleas, Camellias and Rhododendrons. An Amdega summerhouse and decking face west and enjoy delightful aspects of the creek and the countryside beyond. One of the properties biggest and rarest assets is the additional 1.59 acre paddock, that is positioned immediately opposite the property and is also accessed off Budock Vean Lane. The paddock provides a fabulous space for a variety of uses whilst also protecting the southerly aspects of the property, towards the Helford River.

Directions

Proceed straight through the village of Mawnan Smith toward the Budock Vean Hotel. Pass the entrances to Glendurgan Gardens and Trebah Gardens and follow the road to the hotel entrance. Budock Vean Lane is immediately to the right of the hotel entrance. Bodergy is located toward the very end of the lane on the right-hand side.

property reference: SAVT_243243

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