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New builds & developments Changing faces


Cornwall is getting a makeover with government funds for regeneration and the promise of thousands of new homes. And, as Andrea Dean fi nds, change has already begun


6 OCTOBER 2019 • SOUTH WEST LIVING


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denying Cornwall’s natural charm. Its enduring appeal as a holiday hotspot has been boosted even further in recent years by the popularity of TV’s Poldark and Doc Martin — but it has lots to off er people considering a permanent move in search of a better quality of life. T ere’s a thriving arts scene, a


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fantastic foodie culture and the surfi ng, sailing and all-round outdoorsy lifestyle are second to none. Any accusations of inaccessibility now fall fl at as road and rail links have improved, Heathrow’s just over an hour from Newquay airport and virtually everywhere enjoys superfast broadband — a factor that’s contributed to the success of Cornwall’s fast-growing tech sector, which is centred on Truro and Redruth. Major changes are in the


pipeline as four towns — St Ives, Truro, Penzance and Camborne — have been nominated to receive government funds for regeneration, and between now and 2030, more than 52,000 new homes are being built right across the county.


SURFS UP Among the current crop of new builds is Atlantic Terrace in New Polzeath on the north coast, within the Golden Triangle of Polzeath, Rock and Padstow, a mecca for food-lovers and surfers alike. T e


ith its craggy coastline, hidden coves, wild moorland and beautiful beaches, there’s no


two- and three-bedroom waterfront apartments boast panoramic views, underfl oor heating and balconies or terraces, and residents also have exclusive use of the ground fl oor Surf Shack for storing surf boards and drying wetsuits. Prices start at £875k, via Savills. Woodlands in Newquay, another


favourite with surfers, comprises 10 luxury four- and fi ve-bedroom houses overlooking Crantock Beach and the Gannel Estuary, and providing direct access to the river. One four- bedroom house remains for sale, for £995k from Legacy Properties, arranged over three storeys and featuring a top fl oor living area with a south-facing balcony to make the most of the views. Legacy Homes — a subsidiary of the same company — is building 59 two-, three-, four- and fi ve-bedroom houses on the other side of the estuary at Halwyn Meadows in Crantock, a stone’s throw from its mile-long golden sands. Designed to complement the village’s existing architecture and using locally sourced materials, they include underfl oor heating, paved patios and garages, and are available from £265k.


SEE THE SIGHTS T e clue’s in the name at T e View @ Swanpool, as the contemporary apartments and houses enjoy particularly scenic vistas over Falmouth’s Swanpool Beach, and a watersports school is on the doorstep. A trio of three-storey four-bedroom houses is available, from £679,950 via Linden Homes.


A couple of miles from


Falmouth’s town centre you’ll fi nd Chy an Dowr where the two-, three- and four-bedroom homes cater for a variety of buyers. T e development has a green central pathway and a play area, and four-bedroom houses start from £355k via Taylor Wimpey. In Widegate, a quiet


village a few miles inland from Looe, highly regarded local housebuilder Eliot


Developments has nine three- and four-bedroom detached houses at Farrier’s Way. Prices start from £312,500, via Bradleys Estate Agents.


AGE RESTRICTED You’re never far from a gallery or studio in arty St Ives, where Blue Cedar Homes’ Camaret Gardens


sits above the harbour gazing out towards Godrevy Lighthouse and beyond. T is age-exclusive development, targeted at over-55s, consists of 14 houses and two bungalows with Shaker-style kitchens, en-suite bathrooms and garages, and an estate manager on hand for day-to-day maintenance. Price start from £585k via Bradleys Estate Agents and Blue Cedar Homes. T e location of T e Courtyard


Major changes are in the pipeline as four towns — St Ives, Truro, Penzance and Camborne — have been nominated to receive government funds for regeneration, and between now and 2030 more than 52,000 new homes are being built right across the county


at Duporth is hard to beat as this development of 38 two and three-bed apartments, houses and bungalows is above a secluded beach overlooking St Austell Bay and near the picturesque village of Charlestown, which will be familiar to fans of Poldark as it doubled as Truro in the series. Exclusively for over-55s, the high-spec homes are set around a landscaped courtyard and have access to private woodland and a beach, from £300k via Acorn Property Group. And Devonshire Homes has launched its fi rst Cornish site at Gwallon Keas on St Austell’s


outskirts. Many of the two-, three-, four- and fi ve-bedroom houses enjoy countryside views, and all come with kitchen and bathroom downlighting, integrated fridge/freezers, over-bath showers and turfed back gardens. A three-bed starts at £236,950, from Devonshire Homes.


GO GREEN At Lyonesse Lane in Rock, Verto Homes is constructing eight four- bedroom detached Zero Carbon Smart Homes, due to be completed next February. T ey incorporate the latest sustainable technology such as integrated solar roofi ng systems, air and ground-source heat pumps and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery to redistribute warm air throughout so that nothing is wasted. Exteriors are a mix of exposed stone and sleek weatherboarding, and large triple glazed windows enhance energy effi ciency and reduce noise pollution. T e houses are being sold off -plan and start from £895k.


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