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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · PL13 2ND
Sold STCReduced £35k (−10.4%) on 27 OctListed 365 days
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About
Shallow Pool Bungalow is a secluded riverside retreat set in extensive, beautifully landscaped gardens beside the upper West Looe River.
This detached home features a spacious kitchen-diner, large reception room, and 3 double bedrooms, all overlooking lawns, flower beds, and woodland beyond.
With a sunny terrace, riverside seating areas, and private fishing rights.
- Shallow Pool Bungalow is a charming detached property set in a wonderfully private and tranquil position beside the upper reaches of the West Looe River, approximately two miles northwest of the coastal town of Looe.
The accommodation, all on one level, offers well-balanced living space comprising a welcoming lobby leading to a family bathroom, a spacious kitchen/diner with propane gas cooker and double oven, and a large reception room with wood-burning stove.
To the rear are three comfortable double bedrooms, each enjoying peaceful views over the gardens and surrounding countryside.
The home benefits from full central heating and a natural spring water supply, with waste directed to a private septic tank system.
- Set within extensive, beautifully maintained gardens, the property enjoys a high degree of seclusion and natural beauty.
Lawns and flower beds extend down to the riverbank, with the West Looe River curving along the rear and side boundaries.
There are three riverside seating areas, perfect for relaxation or taking in the stunning views across the wooded valley opposite.
A sunny terrace adjoins the property, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, while two garden sheds with workbenches and four wood stores provide excellent practical space.
The property also offers exceptional fishing opportunities, with riparian ownership extending halfway across the river — a rare privilege that allows private access for fishing sea trout, salmon, and mullet.
- Peaceful, picturesque, and surrounded by nature, you can enjoy a range of wild birds and otters.
Shallow Pool Bungalow represents a unique opportunity to enjoy riverside living in one of Cornwall’s most idyllic settings — perfectly combining rural seclusion with easy access to the coast and the amenities of nearby Looe.
Location Located in the heart of Cornish Countryside, Shallow Pool is a peaceful setting that is only minutes from the spectacular Cornish coastline with the pretty beaches of Talland Bay and Looe.
The beautiful creek of Lerryn is close by which is popular with walkers and kayakers.
Looe is a bustling town with a great range of amenities and transport links with Looe train station connecting to the mainline offering a service direct into London Paddington.
South East Cornwall is a great location for exploring this beautiful county, the hotspots of Polperro, Fowey and Charlestown within reach.
Material Information What3Words:///afflict.octagan.puts Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: Band C Local Authority: Cornwall Council Construction: Block.
The agents have a copy of a clear mundic report on file.
Utilities: Mains electricity, private water supply via shared spring with next door although each property has their own separate filtration and UV filters, LPG central heating Flood Risk: At very high tide, 6-8 times a year the lower part of the garden can be gently covered with around 20cm of water for up to an hour.
Rights of Way: Right of public access past the river and to neighbouring property.
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