Dowr Cottage, 2, Leslie Terrace, Lostwithiel, PL22 0BY

Known as Dowr Cottage, taking its name from the Cornish word “dowr”, meaning water, this beautifully restored character home occupies a wonderful position overlooking the River Fowey, with two river-facing bedrooms and exceptionally generous front and rear gardens.

The cottage has undergone an extensive and sympathetic renovation, reinstating character through reclaimed and traditional materials including timber floorboards, cast-iron radiators, panelling, exposed brickwork, and carefully selected brass fittings.

The kitchen features timber-door Shaker units and worktops individually handcrafted from reclaimed scaffold boards, complemented by a DeVOL fluted Belfast sink and aged-brass DeVOL taps.

Original ceiling beams and a Velux window add character and light, while storage includes a larder and generous pan drawers.

Integrated appliances include a dishwasher and fridge with ice box, while wooden French doors open onto the rear courtyard.

A separate cloakroom/utility provides a WC, basin, integrated washer/dryer, and retractable brass drying line.

The dining room combines reclaimed floorboards, Georgian-style panelling, exposed original brickwork and a reclaimed cast-iron radiator with a newly fitted widescreen wood-burning stove.

The separate sitting room features cupboards within the arched chimney-breast alcoves, antique-brass picture lights and a sympathetically renovated fireplace with Delft-style tiles and bioethanol fire.

The entrance hall retains its original tiled floor, while the traditionally finished staircase rises via a half landing overlooking the garden to the first floor.

A particularly special feature is the bathroom, where a large mirror cleverly conceals a secret walk-in wardrobe.

The bathroom includes a generous walk-in shower finished in Carrara tumbled marble, deep slipper bath with freestanding brass tap, traditional Thomas Crapper WC, commissioned vanity unit and reclaimed cast-iron radiator.

The light and airy principal bedroom has decorative cornicing, an original fireplace, timber flooring, cast-iron radiator and large sash window enjoying an attractive outlook towards the River Fowey.

The second bedroom also enjoys a river outlook, with timber flooring, sash window and Cath Kidston wallpaper.

Above is a large loft which, following preliminary advice from a builder, is considered to offer potential for an additional en-suite principal bedroom, subject to necessary consents.

The property has gas central heating throughout.

Outside French doors open onto a sheltered rear courtyard, a real summer suntrap, leading to a large, predominantly level lawned garden with mature planting and useful side access.

Its generous proportions also offer potential to extend the house to the rear, subject to necessary consents. The unusually generous level front garden provides an attractive green setting.

Location Set towards the end of a quiet, leafy riverside road overlooking the River Fowey, a nearby slipway provides access to the river for kayaking, paddleboarding and other water-based activities.

Riverside walks towards the local nature reserve are close by, while Lostwithiel's historic centre, independent shops, cafés, pubs, mainline railway station and everyday amenities are within a short level walk.

With its generous gardens, river outlook, wealth of character and potential for further development, Dowr Cottage is a highly individual period home in a wonderful setting.

Agents Note: Freedhold Council Tax Band B Mains Electricity, Gas, Water, Drainage