Goonhilly Downs, Helston, One-of-a-kind oasis
- Land size
- 12 acres
Key Features
- One-of-a-kind oasis
- 12 acre site
- 3 acre lake
- 4 acres of sculpted brownfield land
- 5 acres of Site of Special Scientific Interest land
- Planning Permission Granted (PA21/06609)
- Part-converted property (140 sq. metres)
- Healthy stock of fish in the Lake
- Located in England's most southerly peninsula
- Near to numerous beaches
Description
An incredible opportunity to acquire a parcel of nature with a project to convert to a family home!
This twelve-acre site is comprised of approximately four acres of sculpted brownfield land, a three acre lake full of Common Carp, Golden Rudd, Tench, Perch, Roach, Bream, Eels and Rainbow Trout plus around five acres of SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) land.
The owner is currently living on site in a mobile home next to the main lake. One condition of the successful planning permission is to remove the mobile home once the property is converted and in full operation.
The original quarry shed collapsed years ago, however our client has rebuilt the shed and it is block built 1506 sq. ft (140 sq. m) block built with double glazing.
At this stage of the build the property has huge potential for customisation (within planning regulations and consents). Offering a contemporary design throughout with kitchen/diner, family bathroom, utility room and games room on the ground floor, to the first floor is a lounge and further bedroom.
This is great opportunity for anyone looking for a project to turn this into a private home within its own oasis
Given the location within the Lizard area and the outstanding views, this conversion represents a fantastic opportunity to obtain a family home in a stunning, idyllic location.
Please study the Cornwall Council planning portal (reference number PA21/06609) to ensure you are fully aware of any conditions placed upon the successful planning application.
Please see our drone video for the aerial view!
Located in the most southerly peninsula in England, this conservation area and its numerous coves provide a rich range of natural habitats that will reward birdwatchers and naturalists.
For those souls brave enough to venture beyond RNAS Culdrose on to the Lizard Peninsula, there is the fascinating landscape of the Goonhilly Downs nature reserve to explore. It is a popular dog walking spot and there are lots of myths, legends, and actual historic ruins to explore on the walks. There is also an abundance of wildlife, including, rumour has it, the Manaccan beast — a puma like big cat.
LOCATION
Goonhilly Downs is on the Lizard Peninsula and is conveniently placed for easy access to good local amenities in nearby villages including Mawgan which has a shop, Post Office, and public house. The villages of St. Keverne, Coverack, Ruan Minor and The Lizard are all easily accessible with a further range of facilities, pubs, beaches, and attractive coastal walks. The Goonhilly Earth Satellite Station is nearby which was the largest satellite station in the world before closing in 2008. Goonhilly Downs is a large wildlife and nature reserve with many walks and riding out in the area.
The former market town of Helston is about 5 miles distant and provides an extensive range of facilities including schools, college, shops and supermarkets, leisure, entertainment, business, and transport services. The A394 at Helston provides easy access to Penzance in the west of the County and to Falmouth and Truro to the east.
A super location near to a variety of beaches including the...
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
As previously mentioned the internal conversion is partly started. Door opening to:-
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINER
PLUS
Three high level double glazed windows. Laminated flooring. Stairs rising to first floor lounge.
BATHROOM
UTILITY ROOM
GAMES ROOM
Four high level double glazed windows and door leading to the outside.
FIRST FLOOR LOUNGE
Apex ceiling with two 'Velux' windows and a double glazed window to the side elevation.
BEDROOM
Apex ceiling with two 'Velux' windows and a double glazed window to the side.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 22 Development Land listings in South West England (10+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
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Property Features
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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
9 Mbps
Under 10 Mbps here
Suitable for
- Basic browsing & email
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
- Garras Community Primary School1.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 62
- Type
- Academy converter
- Manaccan Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 32
- Type
- Academy converter
- Mullion Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 132
- Type
- Academy converter
- Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 72
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Keverne Primary School4.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 53
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Mullion School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 548
- Type
- Academy converter
- Helston Community College5.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 0 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,297
- Type
- Academy converter
- Falmouth School8.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 923
- Type
- Academy converter
- Penryn College8.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,140
- Type
- Academy converter
- Camborne Science and International Academy12 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,751
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
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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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