Coastal clifftop dwelling hidden in secluded headland goes on sale

An idyllic coastal home perched on a cliff with magnificent views above an unspoilt beach has been put on the market for £2.5million.

The aptly-named The Haven is one of just a handful of homes on a secluded headland, hidden out of sight and only accessible by foot.

The five-bedroom property is on Hawks Point, on the edge of Carbis Bay in Cornwall and boasts an incredible uninterrupted sea view.

It looks down on Porthkidney Sands, one of Cornwall’s prettiest and most unspoilt beaches, just a five-minute walk away down a coastal path.

The current owners knocked down the original old structure and built the existing property in 2011.

An idyllic coastal home in Cornwall has gone on the market for £2.5million

The five-bedroom property is on Hawks Point, on the edge of Carbis Bay in Cornwall

It looks down on Porthkidney Sands, one of Cornwall’s prettiest and most unspoilt beaches

The property comes with breathtaking views, close access to nearby beaches and a sea-facing terrace complete with a hot tub

The bedrooms look out onto the picturesque coast of Carbis Bay, Cornwall

They used it as a family holiday home and also made a good income renting it out  but have decided to sell.

The property has 2,296 sq ft of accommodation with a reception hall, open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, bedroom, bathroom and utility room on the ground floor and four more bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, on the first floor.

There is a sea-facing terrace off the main living space and a hot tub to enjoy the views from. Off two of the bedrooms is a decked balcony which agents Lillicrap Chilcott says has some of the finest coastal views in Cornwall.

The breathtaking views span the entirety of St Ives Ba, stretching to Hayle Estuary and along the coast to Godrevy and its famous lighthouse.

Porthkidney Sands is a beautiful and unspoilt tidal beach, popular with surfers and dog walkers but remains fairly quiet even in the height of summer due to its relative inaccessibility – there are no near car parks and its sole access is from the coastal footpath.

Carbis Bay is a popular area on the outskirts of St Ives and the beach there, renowned for water sports, was the site of the 2021 G7 Summit.

Porthkidney Sands is a relatively quiet and unspoilt cove in Cornwall, remaining tranquil even in the height of summer thanks to low accessibility

The spacious and airy home has an open plan kitchen, dining room and living space

The ‘magical property’ sits almost within touching distance of the water and has an other-worldly feel

Aptly named The Haven, the home is one of just a handful situated on the secluded headland

Mark Bracey, from Lillicrap Chilcott, said: ‘This house is in a magical setting with truly world class panoramic views.

‘It sits out on a promontory above Porthkidney Sands beach and there are about half a dozen properties that can only be accessed on foot.

‘That access might mean it is not likely to be someone’s first home, but as a holiday home it is ideal. It feels like you are really in a different world.

‘It is like no other house I have been to. You hear nothing but birdsong and the waves crashing below.

‘Porthkidney is one of the most unspoilt beaches in Cornwall and one of the most beautiful, and it does not get too busy even in summer due to its remote position away from roads.

‘The Carbis Bay branch line that takes you into St Ives is a short walk away. If you want the hustle and bustle it’s just a short distance away but you can step out of that into this blissful enclave for peace and tranquillity.

‘The view and the outlook are second to none. You have a private path that joins up to the coastal path and it’s just a couple hundred steps and you’re down on the beach within a few minutes.’