‘Potentially Grand Designs’ Cornwall clifftop bungalow in stunning Porthcurno location to be auctioned

A remarkable clifftop property above one of Cornwall’s most stunning beaches is set to go under the hammer. The little cottage will be familiar to the millions of visitors and visitors to the famous Minack Theater over the years.

Now the almost gravity-defying one-bedroom bungalow perched above Porthcurno Beach will be sold to the highest bidder. It will appear at auction with a seemingly low – though certainly not ‘affordable’ – guide price of just under £400,000.

Clive Emson Auctioneers say Porthscylla is a one bedroom cottage style detached property set on the cliffs near the famous Minack Open Air Theater in an area featured in the popular TV series Poldark. It sits on approximately 0.78 hectares (1.94 acres) of predominantly cliff land, with a flat area towards the top offering potential for formalisation.

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It contains an entrance/utility area, WC, kitchen, shower room with double basin, living/dining room and double bedroom and also has planning permission in principle from Cornwall Council for demolition and replacement. Porthscylla has a freehold guide price of more than £395,000 in Clive Emson Auctioneers’ latest sale, which ends on June 12, when 174 lots go under the hammer.

Senior auctioneer Katie Semmens said: “This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a cottage style bungalow in a truly stunning location overlooking picturesque Porthcurno Beach. With stunning views, it adjoins the famous Minack Theater in an area that has featured in popular TV. the Poldark series.

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“Porthscylla has been part of the same family for a century and has permission in principle for demolition and replacement, offering the potential for a Grand Designs-style project, subject to all necessary consents being obtained.”

The property listing says: “An extremely unique and exciting opportunity to acquire this one bedroom detached cottage style bungalow set in rugged private property overlooking the iconic picturesque Porthcurno Beach and adjacent to the famous Minack Theater and has been featured in popular TV. the Poldark series.

“Porthscylla sits on approximately 0.78 hectares (1.94 acres) of predominantly rocky terrain with a flat surface of land located towards the summit offering potential for formalization. The property has been in the same family and has been well enjoyed for a century and now requires a course. of updating throughout, whilst benefiting from in-principle permission for demolition and replacement, offering the potential to explore opportunities in a Grand Design style, subject to obtaining all necessary consents.

“The front of the property enjoys a decent level terrace area with views over Porthcurno Beach and beyond to Green Bay. The remainder is predominantly rocky ground with a generous area of ​​fairly level land located at the top accessed from the Minack Theater Road offering potential for formalization. , subject to obtaining all necessary consents.”

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Porthcylla is being auctioned with Marshall’s Estate Agents in Penzance. June’s auction features 15 properties including land, garages, commercial units and houses, and is Clive Emson Auctioneer’s 250th auction since it was established in 1989.

Bidding for the current auction, the fourth of the year, begins on Monday, June 10 and ends on Wednesday, June 12. See https://www.cliveemson.co.uk for more details.