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Dolphin Cottage, Lamorna, Penzance, TR19

Land size
2.5 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Charming detached country cottage in a peaceful and tranquil rural setting.
  • Approximately 2.5 acres of beautiful wildflower meadow with cottage-style gardens bursting with colourful flowers, mature trees and established planting.
  • A haven for wildlife with numerous places to sit and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
  • Characterful accommodation with exposed beams, wooden floors and an inglenook fireplace with wood burner.
  • Detached garage, workshop and studio space, studio complete with kitchenette and shower room, ideal for an artist, potter or anyone looking for creative or hobby space.
  • Vegetable patch, polytunnel, pond and firepit.
  • Beautiful countryside views.

Description

Having been in the same ownership for the past 30 years, this charming semi-detached country cottage enjoys a wonderfully peaceful and tranquil setting, surrounded by beautiful gardens and approximately 2.5 acres of wildflower meadow. Once home for a number of years to the prominent painter Hannah Gluckstein (Gluck).
Full of character and warmth, the accommodation offers flexible living space with exposed beams, wooden floors and an impressive inglenook fireplace with wood burner forming the centrepiece of the sitting room. The kitchen/dining room is a welcoming space with fitted units and ample room for family dining, complemented by a useful utility room. Also on the ground floor are two bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate WC, offering flexibility for those seeking single-level living if required.
On the first floor is a further generous double bedroom with fitted storage and exposed beams, creating a peaceful retreat overlooking the surrounding countryside.
Outside, the property really comes into its own. The cottage gardens have been thoughtfully cultivated over the years and are a haven for wildlife, bursting with colourful flowers, mature trees and established planting that provide interest throughout the seasons. There are numerous areas to sit and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the setting, together with a pond, vegetable patch, polytunnel, firepit and a variety of mature shrubs and trees.
The wildflower meadows extend to approximately 2.5 acres and further enhances the property's sense of seclusion and connection with nature, making it perfectly suited to those looking to embrace a quieter pace of life in the Cornish countryside.
A substantial range of outbuildings provides exceptional versatility. The detached garage, workshop and studio space would be ideal for an artist, potter or anyone seeking creative or hobby space away from the main house. Complete with a kitchenette and shower room, the studio offers excellent flexibility for a variety of ancillary uses, subject to any necessary consents.
Accessed via a five-bar gate, the property benefits from ample parking and enjoys a truly idyllic rural setting.
A characterful country home offering beautiful gardens, versatile outbuildings and an abundance of charm, perfectly suited to those seeking peace, creativity and the natural beauty of the Cornish countryside.

Lamorna is a valley and cove in West Cornwall. It is on the Penwith Peninsula approximately four miles south of Penzance. The cove has a small pebble beach and is located on the South West Coast Path between Porthcurno and Mousehole.

1/2 Glazed coloured glass door.

Entrance Hall

Radiator, hanging space, power points, fitted storage cupboard with shelving and hanging. Door to further cupboard.

W/C

Vinyl floor, w/c, single-glazed wooden window to front.

Shower Room

Heated towel rail, w/c, was hand basin with countertop basin, mirror, wooden double-glazed window to front. Part-tiled. Bath with shower over, and hand-held. Vinyl floor.

Bedroom 1

Radiator, tiled floor, power points, double-glazed wooden window to rear, double-glazed wooden window to side, cornicing.

Bedroom 3

Power points, radiator, double-glazed wooden window to rear,

1/2 Single-glazed wooden stable door into

Kitchen/Dining

Fitted kitchen with base units and splashback. Space for freestanding fridge freezer. Electric cooker, gas hob with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, Franke stainless steel sink. Wooden flooring, power points. Wooden double-glazed window to front, shelving, bottle rack. Dining area - tiled floor, radiator, loft access. Door to:

Utility Room

Belfast sink, wooden double-glazed window to front. Power points, worktop over, shelving, space for washing machine, Worcester boiler, drying rack. Double-glazed wooden window to side, tiled floor.

Lounge

Wood floor, power points. Inglenook fireplace with woodburner and exposed granite, wooden double-glazed window to side with outlook onto garden. Stairs rising, radiator, wooden single 1/2 glazed door to side. Alcove with understairs storage, beams.

Stairs rising to

First Floor

Bedroom 2

Power points, radiator, wooden floor, storage alcove. Wooden double-glazed window to side. Deep fitted wardrobe with rail, 2'10" x 5'0". Beams.

Garage

3 Single-glazed windows to front and side, concrete floor beams, 2 double wooden doors.

Shed (Wooden)

Double doors, 3 single-glazed windows to front and side.

Block-Built Workshop

Belfast sink, power points, shelving. Porthole window. 4 Velux windows, wood flooring, 2 single-glazed windows to side, double wooden floors. Fitted base units space for under counter fridge, 1 single-glazed wooden window to side.

Open Plan Studio

Kitchen - wooden flooring, under counter fridge, Belfast sink. Power points. 2 Single-glazed windows to side, space for electric cooker. Fuse box. Space for washing machine, and hanging space.

Shower Room

Shower cubicle with electric shower, part-tiled, wooden floor, w/c. Extractor.

Outside

Wooden log store 10'0" x 6'10". Bench with seating. Pond.

Outside

Fence marking the boundary, Cottage garden, washing line, fence marking the boundary. Mature plants and shrubs. Access through to wildflower meadow, with beautiful views of nearby countryside. Standing stone. Polytunnel. Copper beech tree, firepit. Vegetable patch, range of well-established trees and hedging. Septic tank. 6 Bar farm gate leading onto property and round to parking area. Compost area. Washing line. Various areas to sit and enjoy the peace and tranquillity. Water butt. Pockets of colour with roses, poppies, hydrangeas and cornflowers.

Services

Electric, mains water and private septic tank drainage. LPG gas. Oil.

Council Tax

Band C.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
C
Date Posted
2026-08-08

Market Value Analysis

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

This Property£240,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £198,078 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
58 D
72 C

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

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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
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Garden
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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 · available to 88% of premises

Suitable for

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

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

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

  • St Buryan Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    61
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Mousehole School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Levan Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    37
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Newlyn School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    152
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Alverton Primary School3.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    386
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Mounts Bay Academy4.4 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    922
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Humphry Davy School4.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    740
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Cape Cornwall School6.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    302
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Ives School10 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    580
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Hayle Academy11 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    623
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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 Newlyn, Newlyn3.1 miles
Asda Penzance Express Petrol, Penzance3.6 miles
Lidl Penzance, Penzance3.7 miles

GP surgery

Morrab Surgery4 miles

Pharmacy

Newlyn Pharmacy3.2 miles

Hospital

Bolitho Hospital3.5 miles

Walking trail

South West Coast Path0.9 miles

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

Penzance Rail Station4.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Menwinnion139 metres

Typical drive times

Newlyn7 min · 3.9 miles
St Just17 min · 11 miles
Marazion19 min · 12 miles
Penzance12 min · 5 miles
Truro (city)50 min · 36 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

The detail behind these bandings

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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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