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Church Street, West Looe, Cornwall

South West

£225,000

Listed on 06/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Cottage

Description

Located in the vibrant centre of West Looe, just moments from the scenic harbour and a short walk to local shops, cafés, and amenities, this property represents a distinctive renovation opportunity in a coveted seaside setting. Previously two cottages, the building has been merged into a single dwelling but retains the potential for conversion back to its original state or transformation into an expansive family home. Accessed through either of the former entrances at 1 Church Street or 2 Church Street, each staircase leads to the first floor without direct connectivity between ground levels. The current layout includes two reception rooms—one could be repurposed for kitchen use—and three bedrooms alongside two bathrooms and a separate WC. This versatile setup makes it ideal for various configurations. The upper levels offer additional bedrooms and bathrooms, presenting ample scope for personalisation. With traditional character features intact, the property is in need of extensive refurbishment throughout, providing buyers with the chance to enhance it according to their vision. Whether you see it as a charming permanent residence, a coastal retreat, or an investment project, this unique offering in one of West Looe's most desirable locations is increasingly rare.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

A characterful pair of former cottages in the heart of West Looe, close to the harbour and town amenities, with traditional stone frontage and exposed beams. The interiors are a substantial project: several areas are unfinished or dated, with bare or worn floors and dark staining in more than one room that needs investigation. The split-access layout offers scope to complete the combination or explore reinstating two cottages, subject to feasibility and any required consents.

At £225,000, value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged because the floor area is missing. That gap, alongside the heavy works programme and the stated high flood risk, helps explain the low overall score; the coastal location and character still give the project a distinctive canvas.

Key opportunities

  • Complete the conversion of the two former cottages into a characterful home, or investigate whether reinstating two dwellings is feasible and consentable.
  • Use the two reception rooms and split-access arrangement as a canvas to rethink the layout; one reception room is identified as a possible kitchen location if fitted.
  • Restore the traditional stone frontage and exposed-beam character while renewing dated finishes and flooring.

Key risks

  • Stripped and unfinished areas, worn floors and staining across several rooms point to a heavy full-interior programme; plan for a longer, more involved job than a cosmetic refresh.
  • The listing states high flood risk, which warrants careful investigation and consideration before purchase.
  • Dark floor staining in more than one room needs investigation; the photographs do not establish its cause.

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Location

Church Street, West Looe, Cornwall
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Looe Rail Station

    0.5 miles

    Train · Looe

  • Sandplace Rail Station

    2.4 miles

    Train · Sandplace

  • Causeland Rail Station

    3.7 miles

    Train · Duloe

  • St Keyne Wishing Well Halt (Rail Station)

    4.9 miles

    Train · St Keyne

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£919
Based on a loan of £168,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-10.0% since listed
£225,000£25,000(-10.0%)
31/07/2026
Current price
£250,000Initial listing
05/07/2026

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