Manaccan, Helston, Cornwall, TR12
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
Key Features
- Exceptional detached coastal residence in an exclusive private lane in Gillan
- Approximately one acre of gardens and grounds
- Panoramic views across the Helford River, Gillan Creek, Falmouth Bay and surrounding countryside
- Four double bedrooms, including two generous en-suite first-floor suites
- Large detached double garage
- Beautifully presented throughout
- Moments from beaches, coastal walks and sailing waters
- Highly sought-after South Helford location
Description
Tucked away within a private no-through lane in the highly regarded coastal hamlet of Gillan, this beautifully presented four-bedroom detached home enjoys an exceptional setting with far-reaching panoramic views across the Helford River, Gillan Creek, Falmouth Bay and the surrounding Cornish countryside.
Set within approximately one acre of established gardens and grounds, the property offers a rare combination of privacy, space and spectacular coastal scenery, with the ever-changing outlook forming a stunning backdrop from both the house and gardens.
The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged to make the most of the setting, with two impressive en-suite bedrooms occupying the first floor and further versatile bedroom accommodation to the ground floor, ideal for family living or visiting guests. The property is immaculately maintained throughout and offers light-filled, spacious interiors with tremendous scope for those seeking either a permanent coastal home or an idyllic retreat.
The surrounding area is renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle. Two secluded beaches and a nearby boatyard are within easy walking distance, while the sailing waters of the Helford River, coastal footpaths and surrounding woodland walks are all close at hand. Nearby Helford, St Keverne and Porthkerris offer a range of amenities and leisure pursuits including sailing, diving, fishing and watersports.
St Keverne provides everyday amenities including a village shop, post office, health centre, butcher and public houses, while nearby Manaccan offers a popular pub and primary school.
Occupying an elevated position with breathtaking views both internally and externally, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial coastal home in one of Cornwall’s most desirable waterfront settings.
Entrance Porch
Half glazed door into porch. Fully double-glazed to front and side. Tiled flooring.
Entrance Hall
Frosted glass door into entrance hall, double-glazed into porch. BT point. cornicing, dado, radiator. Attractive oak staircase rising to first floor. Oak panelling with door to storage cupboard, radiator, further double doors to storage cupboard. Frosted glazed door into
Lounge
Double glazed sliding doors providing stunning panoramic views across rolling countryside and the Helford. Cornicing, ceiling rose, attractive marble fire surround with wood burning stove on polished granite base. Radiator. Through to
Dining Room
Double glazed window to rear with beautiful views. Radiator, ceiling rose, cornicing.
Kitchen
Double glazed window to front with pretty outlook onto garden. Attractive oak kitchen comprising of an extensive range of cupboards and drawers with polished granite work tops. Sink with mixer tap, Range Master electric oven with matching extractor over. Integrated microwave and fridge. Storage to one wall, built in dresser cabinet with glass doors. Door through to entrance hall.
Rear Porch
Tiled flooring, half-glazed stable door to side, radiator.
Cloakroom
Frosted window to front, w/c, basin with cupboard below, heated towel rail. Door to storage cupboard with shelving.
Utility Room
Dual-aspect double glazed windows to side and rear. Sink and drainer with mixer tap. Cupboards and work surface. Space for fridge freezer, space for washing machine and dryer.
Shower Room
Frosted double glazed window to front, towel rail radiator. Large walk-in shower with glass sliding door. Basin, w/c, floor to dado tiling.
Study/Bedroom 4
Double glazed window to side, radiator.
Bedroom 3
Dual aspect double glazed window to rear and side with stunning views. Radiator.
First Floor
Bedroom 1
Dual-aspect, double-glazed windows to side and rear with stunning views of the creek. Radiator, storage into the eaves. Fitted wall to wall wardrobes. Additional built-in wardrobes. Access to roof space. Door to
Ensuite
Double-glazed window to rear with stunning rural views. Large shower, basin with storage below, W.C., heated towel rail. Shave point.
Bedroom 2
Dual-aspect double-glazed windows to rear and side, radiator, storage into eaves, door to-
Ensuite 2
Velux window, heated towel rail, storage into eaves, large shower, W.C., basin with cupboard below, shave point.
Double garage
2 x Electric roller doors, overhead storage, window to side with pretty outlook. power points. Wall to wall work bench.
Outside
The property is approached via a private drive. 5 bar gate onto driveway with parking for 6 cars. Two large sections of lawn with manicured hedging marking the boundary. Mature trees and shrubs, shed, pathway to rear of the property where there is a magnificent paved terrace with panoramic views of the Helford. This leads to an equally impressive large lawn with hedge and fence borders. greenhouse, shed and water. Access to front on both sides.
Council Tax
Band G
Services
Mains water, electric, oil and private drainage.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-13
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 18 Residential listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- No Wheelchair Access
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway, Off-Street Parking, Gated Parking, Private Parking
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
80 Mbps
Superfast · available to 83% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Manaccan Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 32
- Type
- Academy converter
- Mawnan CofE VA Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 144
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Keverne Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 53
- Type
- Academy converter
- Coverack Primary School4.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 22
- Type
- Academy converter
- Constantine Primary School4.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 155
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Falmouth School5.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 923
- Type
- Academy converter
- Penryn College5.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,140
- Type
- Academy converter
- Mullion School7.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 548
- Type
- Academy converter
- Helston Community College7.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 0 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,297
- Type
- Academy converter
- Redruth School12 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,433
- Type
- Foundation school
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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