Detached house for sale in Porthscylla, Porthcurno, St. Levan, Penzance, Cornwall TR19

To be offered in our forthcoming auction on 12 June 2024
An extremely unique and exciting opportunity to acquire this detached one-bedroom chalet-style bungalow nestled within privately owned rugged cliffs, overlooking the iconic picturesque Porthcurno beach and neighbouring the famous open Minack Theatre and was featured in the popular tv series of Poldark.

Porthscylla sits on approximately 0.78 hectares (1.94 acres) of predominantly cliff land, with a level area of land located towards the top offering potential for formalisation. The property has been in the same family and thoroughly enjoyed for a century and now requires a course of updating throughout, whilst benefiting from permission in principle for demolition and replacement giving potential for Grand Design-style opportunities to be explored, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.

Planning
Reference PA23/01777 Cornwall Council being the Local Planning Authority hereby grant Permission in Principle for demolition and replacement of existing dwelling at Porthscylla, Church Town, Porthcurno, Penzance, Cornwall. Received as a valid application on the 16th March 2023. Please refer to for further information.

Local Planning Authority
Cornwall Council. Tel: Website:

Accommodation
Entrance/utility area, W.C., kitchen, shower room with double basin, living/dining room and double bedroom.

Outside
The front of the property enjoys a decent sized level patio area overlooking Porthcurno Beach and beyond to Green Bay. The remaining is predominantly cliff land with a generous fairly level area of land located at the top accessed from the Minack Theatre road offering potential for formalisation, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.

Site Measurements
The land extends to 0.78 hectares (1.94 acres).

Council Tax Band A

Directions
The property can be located via the What3Words app using ///firm.mildest.fetching

Viewings
All viewers are requested to meet in the Porthcurno Beach car park where you will be accompanied to the property. The car park can be located via the What3Words app using ///invent.lightens.minds

Auctioneer's Note 1
Please see the drone footage available via the link on our website.

Auctioneer's Note 2
We have been advised by the sellers that the property has mains electricity and water with private drainage and sewage via a septic tank. Please refer to the auction legal pack for clarification.

Freehold with Vacant Possession

Residential EPC: F

Important:
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Price Information
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