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Towan Beach Villas, St Anthony

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • APPROX ONE ACRE
  • BEAUTIFULLY MATURE GROUNDS
  • TWO BEDROOM VILLA
  • SHEPHERDS HUT
  • TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
  • GARDEN SHED
  • KITCHEN
  • WALKING DISTANCE TO BEACH
  • BATHROOM
  • NO CHAIN

Description

TWO BEDROOM VILLA SITUATED A STONE'S THROW FROM THE BEACH SOLD WITH NO CHAIN

This is a unique opportunity to purchase a two bedroom villa which is located just above the wonderful south coast Towan beach. The package occupies a substantial plot, approximately one acre in total of mature grounds that enjoys views of the countryside and sea beyond.

The site is just a minute walk from the beach whilst nearby Portscatho is also within walking distance. Accommodation includes; two bedrooms, bathroom, two reception rooms and a kitchen. There is off road parking, a shepherds hut and a garden shed.

Sold with no chain, a viewing is highly recommended.

EPC - N/A. Freehold. Council Tax - N/A.

The Package - This two bedroom cabin is a unique opportunity to purchase a dwelling situated just a stone's throw from Towan beach and the village of Portscatho. The site extends to just under one acre in its entirety, with mature gardens laid to lawn, woodland and many shrubs and plants. The accommodation includes; sitting/dining room, reception room (which has the benefit of a recently installed eco wood burning stove), kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. There is also a very useful 14 square meter storage shed and a 9 square meter shepherds hut that provides a useful additional studio or guest room. The grounds are a true delight, enjoying views of both the countryside and the sea beyond, all within a short walk. A rare opportunity to purchase a bolthole or holiday let, viewing is recommended.

Special Note - Please note that there is a restriction preventing owners to occupy the property for more than 10 months in a year and it therefore is not permitted to be one's main residence.

Portscatho - The villages of Portscatho and neighbouring Gerrans between them offer a range of shops, two public houses, social club, galleries, post office, primary school, butcher and doctors surgery. The village is situated approximately five miles from St. Mawes which has a regular foot passenger ferry service to Falmouth. The city of Truro is approximately sixteen miles by road but there is also a short cut route via the King Harry Ferry. Sailing facilities are available at nearby Percuil, there are a variety of beaches in the area whilst coastal and inland walks abound and most of which are owned and protected by the National Trust.

St Just-In-Roseland - St. Just-in-Roseland village which is most widely known for its historic church and churchyard set beside the beautiful tidal creek where subtropical plants grow alongside the native trees and flora. The property is also close to St Mawes and this has an international reputation as one of the country's most sought after areas in which to reside with a distinctive Mediterranean atmosphere. The village provides a good selection of individual shops including a small supermarket, delicatessen, hotels, restaurants, inns, primary school and a very active sailing club. The whole of the Roseland Peninsula is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty and offers superb scenery and walks, a number of beautiful beaches, coves and a general feeling of peace and tranquility. At St. Mawes there is a passenger ferry to the historic harbour town of Falmouth and the King Harry car ferry provides for an easy commute to Falmouth and the Cathedral city of Truro.

St Mawes - St. Mawes has an international reputation as one of the country's most sought after areas in which to reside with a distinctive Mediterranean atmosphere. The village provides a good selection of individual shops including a good village store, post office, bank, hotels, restaurants, inns, primary school and a very active sailing club. The Roseland Peninsula is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty which offers superb scenery, walks and a number of beautiful beaches. A regular bus service connects to the Cathedral city of Truro and a passenger ferry services historic Falmouth and the King Harry car ferry provides a quicker commute to Falmouth and Truro.

In greater detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

The Villa -

Reception Room - 4.03m x 2.51m (13'2" x 8'2") - Fitted with a recently installed eco wood burning stove.

Sitting/Dining Room - 4.57m x 2.66m (14'11" x 8'8") -

Kitchen - 2.86m x 1.96m (9'4" x 6'5") -

Bathroom - 1.92m x 1.51m (6'3" x 4'11") -

Bedroom - 2.60m x 2.42m (8'6" x 7'11") -

Bedroom - 2.54m x 2.07m (8'3" x 6'9") -

Shepherds Hut - 4.80m x 1.97m (15'8" x 6'5") - An additional unit that can be utilised as a studio or guest room.

Garden Shed - 4.91m x 2.78m (16'1" x 9'1") - A very useful timber shed that provides storage for all equipment required including gardening and water items.

Outside - The beach Villa is sat within tremendous, mature grounds of approximately one acre in total. There are lawn areas, mature shrubs and a wooded section which provide privacy and encourage wildlife.

Services - Mains water and electric. Private drainage via a share septic tank.

N.B - The electrical circuit, appliances and heating system have not been tested by the agents.

Council Tax - Business rates - less than 15 thousand so don't pay. Likely to be band A.

Tenure - Freehold.

Directions - From the centre of Portscatho, follow the road signposted towards Bohortha and St Anthony Head. Continue out of the village, keeping the sea on your left, and follow the lane through Gerrans and onwards Porth Farm. Stay on this road as it winds through the countryside, just before reaching Towan and Porth Farm, take the sharp left hand turning up an unmade track and follow this until you reach the top and bear left whereby the Beach Villa can be found on the right hand side.

Viewing - Strictly by Appointment through the Agents Philip Martin, 9 Cathedral Lane, Truro, TR1 2QS. Telephone: or 3 Quayside Arcade, St. Mawes, Truro TR2 5DT. Telephone .

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-07-30

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,718 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£350,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £197,881 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
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Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Gerrans School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    69
    Type
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  • St Mawes Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    24
    Type
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  • Flushing School3.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    58
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • King Charles Church of England Primary School4.1 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    414
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Falmouth Primary Academy4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    201
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Falmouth School4.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    923
    Type
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  • Penryn College5.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,140
    Type
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  • Penair School7.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,223
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Roseland Academy8.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    665
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Richard Lander School8.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,561
    Type
    Community 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

Co-op St Mawes, St Mawes1.3 miles
Spar Bar Road, Falmouth3.4 miles
Tesco Falmouth Express, Falmouth3.6 miles

GP surgery

Roseland Surgeries1.2 miles

Pharmacy

St Mawes Pharmacy (Lps)1.3 miles

Hospital

Falmouth Hospital4.5 miles

Walking trail

South West Coast Path304 metres

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

Falmouth Docks Rail Station3.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Buckeys Lane1 mile

Typical drive times

Penryn35 min · 15 miles
St Blazey37 min · 22 miles
St Austell28 min · 18 miles
Truro (city)26 min · 16 miles

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

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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