Higher Portlooe, Looe, Cornwall
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a detached barn with exceptional potential in a highly sought-after location. Arranged over three split levels in an inverted layout, the property offers an exciting prospect for complete renovation and transformation. It presents the chance to create a stunning bespoke home set within gardens and grounds extending to just under 1 acre.
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Complementing the main barn are the detached former piggeries, offering further scope for conversion or redevelopment, subject to the necessary consents. There is also a double garage. A sweeping driveway wraps around the property, providing ample off-road parking, while the mature gardens feature a charming orchard area. Beyond, a traditional five-bar gate opens onto a south-facing paddock, enhancing the property's exceptional setting and lifestyle appeal.
Location
Portlooe is one of Looe's most sought-after locations, offering the perfect balance of peaceful countryside surroundings and easy access to the spectacular Cornish coastline. Just a short walk from the property, the renowned South West Coast Path provides breathtaking walks to the picturesque coves of Talland Bay, as well as the charming harbours of Looe and Polperro. Ideally positioned, the barn also enjoys a pleasant walk into Looe's vibrant town centre via West Looe Hill, allowing you to enjoy its selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and waterfront attractions.
Material Information
What3words: ///engineers.pools.pairings Tenure - Freehold Local Authority - Cornwall Council Council Tax Band - B Services - Mains electric, Mains Water, private drainage via Cesspit. Heating via night storage and oil fired. We are aware the oil fired heating system is currently not in working order. Rights & restrictions - The Cesspit is located on neighbouring land, there are rights to access this. Parking: Off road driveway parking and double garage
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-13
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 10 Barns listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
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Rights & Restrictions
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Garage, Driveway, Off-Street Parking
- Garden
- Garden
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 86% 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.
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Looe Primary Academy1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 238
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Polperro Primary Academy1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 103
- Type
- Academy converter
- Pelynt Primary Academy2.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 89
- Type
- Academy converter
- Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy3.3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 99
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy4.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 40
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Looe Community Academy1.6 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 513
- Type
- Academy converter
- Fowey River Academy7.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 676
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Liskeard School and Community College7.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,115
- Type
- Academy converter
- Saltash Community School12 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,139
- Type
- Academy converter
- Torpoint Community College12 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 668
- 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.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Walking trail
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Bradleys, Looe
Fore Street, East Looe, Looe, PL13 1AD
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