A disused fishing net loft that has been converted into a vacation home with breathtaking sea views has gone on the market for £1.25 million, prompting criticism from Cornish residents of the rising cost of real estate due to second home owners.
listed in grade II In the popular old fishing community of Mousehole on the south coast, Hope House is located directly next to the lovely harbor.
In the 17th century, the house was a net loft; today, it is set up as a three-bedroom cottage with a separately accessed one-bedroom apartment.
A comparatively modest property being listed for more than a million dollars, according to Jayne Kirkham, Labour councillor for Falmouth Penwerris, illustrates the difficulty facing the community.
The average pay in Cornwall is 20% lower than the national average, but property prices are higher, she told MailOnline.
“These kinds of mansions are so much out of reach for local people.”
It’s becoming more and more common for critical employees and those in the hospitality industry to reside far from their places of employment.
Places like Mousehole are no longer accessible to those who hold a regular employment.
“Private rents and prices down here have increased dramatically recently.
“When many individuals discovered they could move to Cornwall, work from there, own a second property, and earn money from vacation rentals, it didn’t assist during the pandemic.
What Cornwall would truly like is more devolved authority to address these concerns, similar to what Wales has.
Hope House is one of the best-located houses in Mousehole, according to real estate agency Lillicrap Chilcott, where harbourfront properties seldom come up for sale.
Since 2012, it has been rented out as two vacation houses by Unique Homestays under the names Oystercatcher and Herringbone.
The 1,500-square-foot cottage, which has vaulted ceilings and bleached wooden floors, has been featured in Vogue magazine, many coffee table books, and was rated the best of the 50 self-catering cottages in a 2015 survey.
An entryway, the master bedroom with an en suite shower room, two further bedrooms, and a family bathroom are located on the ground floor.
A sitting room, kitchen/dining room, and balcony are located on the first story.
The apartment, which is reached by a courtyard, comprises a kitchen, a sitting area, and a bedroom with an en suite shower room. Both the sitting area and the bedroom have views of the harbor.
Upon receiving planning approval, the two properties could be united to make a four-bedroom house.
There is a fenced garden and a private rear courtyard outside.
Author Dylan Thomas once referred to Mousehole as the “prettiest village in England.”
It is renowned for its harbor Christmas lights and has many fisherman’s cottages along its meandering alleyways that are listed.
“Hope House is stunning in its presentation and situated in a truly wonderful location to match,” remarked Jack Greenwood of Lillicrap Chilcott.
A lucky buyer will have a truly special chance with Hope House, which is perched above the harbor and offers breathtaking views.
With meandering alleys and fisherman’s cottages surrounding the harbor, Mousehole is exceedingly attractive and extremely sought-after. Properties that face the harbour are rarely up for sale.
It is at the perfect location for viewing the Christmas Lights while also being close to a wide variety of eateries, boutiques, and delis.