Gillan, Manaccan, Helston, Cornwall

Built in the early 1930’s, Machan was designed and constructed in the Art Moderne style and has been beautifully restored and renovated by the current owners, who are passionate about this era of architecture and design. The meticulous attention to detail and design flair ensures Machan is one of the finest examples of an Art Moderne house anywhere in the country, with exquisite additions for 21st century living and a layout that takes advantage of the spectacular sea and garden views.

Of particular note on the ground floor is the striking 180-degree bay window in the dining room, looking out over the gardens and harbour beyond. The spacious reception rooms have been designed with entertaining in mind and create a wonderful open feel, further enhanced by large folding windows and French doors in the drawing room, looking out to sea.

The kitchen is beautifully crafted with clean, curved lines and stylish quartz worktops. The units are made from rare Amboyna burl wood blending seamlessly with the style of the house, and a floating table positioned between two islands provides a dining area constructed of stone. The level of detail is startling, with bespoke designed drawers for individual items of cutlery and a ‘knock-knock’ dishwasher with a door that opens upon being knocked. Beautifully designed double doors lead out to a newly constructed terrace, ideal for al fresco coffee and breakfast.

Accessed from the kitchen via a secret door is the wine cellar with space for a substantial collection. Additional rooms on the ground floor include the media room, which leads through to a home office, or further bedroom with en suite that can also be accessed via the rear hallway with independent access from outside.

Also accessed from the kitchen and the back hall is a large larder with additional appliances including Sub Zero fridge, freezer and large wine cooler.

Accessed both from the outside through French doors and from the house, the indoor heated swimming pool has been retiled, with a new electric cover and an area for hot tub and shower and new pool equipment.

The spacious proportions continue on the first floor, featuring
a vast principal bedroom suite with breath-taking sea views and access to a private terrace.

There are three further large bedrooms two with terraces and all with en suite bathrooms. A unique feature of one of the bedrooms is the turret, giving great views down the valley and over the gardens.

Machan benefits from the rare combination of a fabulous coastal position and a large enough acreage to ensure privacy. Outbuildings include a workshop, a double garage and orangery and two storage rooms plus a newly built garage providing overall garaging for three cars all with new electric door openers.

The gardens which are designed to be low-maintenance are made up of formal terraces, with a wide variety of indigenous plants associated with this part of Cornwall as well as imported tropical plants that can thrive in the marvellous Cornwall climate.

The current owners have meticulously landscaped the gardens to ensure they can be enjoyed with ease, and have created a superb platform from where to enjoy the outstanding views of a summer’s evening.

Pathways meander through the garden down to the foreshore at Gillan Creek. The grounds extend to about 9.35 acres in total.