BEST FOR far from the maddening crowds

The Wearhouse, Porthcurno, St. Levan, Penzance, Cornwall

This four-bedroom house has a frontline coastal position along one of Cornwall’s most beautiful stretches of water, above Porthcurno beach. It’s a short walk to The Minack Theatre, or to Cornwall’s least-well kept secret beach, Pedn Vounder. Also nearby is Muddy Award finalist café Farm + Fort and the Treen Inn. Accessed from a private lane shared with just one other property, the views from all rooms are stunning. There’s also currently a self-contained annexe which you could use for all the guests sure to be arriving!

On the market for £1.5m with Knight Frank

BEST FOR a new lifestyle direction

Rivermead Farm and Cottages, Two Waters Foot, Liskeard, Cornwall

Looking for not just a change of location, but one that comes with a business? This four-bed detached home in 17 acres of glorious grounds, 1/3 mile river fishing and stream fed lake on the banks of the River Fowey between Bodmin and Liskeard, also comes with with seven cottages/lodges, listed with Travel Chapter and Cornish Horizons. The location is excellent for access along the A38 from Plymouth, and to the south coast. Nearby attractions include Carnglaze Caverns, and Porfell Wildlife Park.

On the market for £1.75m with Knight Frank

BEST FOR 1930s glamour

Tregannick, Sancreed, Penzance

Designed by local art deco architect Geoffrey Bazeley in the 1930s, Tregannick is a stunning house just outside Penzance. Astonishingly well preserved, the distinctive white five bed house is full of original features and has far reaching coastal views. Modern additions including ground source heat pumps and solar panels have been added. Additionally parts of the house including the kitchen have been thoughtfully updated for modern living.

On the market for £1.75m with Andrew Exelby

BEST FOR easy accessibility to London / out of county

Whiteford, Callington, Cornwall

This historic Grade II listed small estate comes with a five-bed Georgian main house and two lovely cottages. One is in a bothy in a walled garden and there is an indoor pool ready to restore. The whole estate includes nearly seven acres of glorious Cornish countryside and meadows. Callington is near to the border of Devon and Cornwall at the upper reaches of the River Tamar, close to the National Trust property of Cotehele. With easy access to Plymouth, and to the Cornish coast, the site would be lovely as a multi-generational family property. The two cottages have previously been rented out as holiday accommodation.

On the market for £1.75m with Knight Frank

BEST FOR Within the catchment area of an “Outstanding rated secondary school”