Castle Drive, Falmouth, Cornwall

One of the finest properties on the south coast, a spectacular
modern masterpiece commanding ’grandstand’ views over the entrance to Falmouth harbour, St Mawes and out to sea, with private access to secluded beach below.

Pendennis Headland, a cornerstone of Cornwall’s heritage, boasts over 450 years of military history. From its initial fortifications under Henry VIII to its defensive role in World War II, and now as the site of the Falmouth HM Coastguard station, the headland has long been crucial to the region’s defence and maritime safety. Beyond its rich history, the headland’s 30+ hectares of woods and green spaces offer a haven for diverse wildlife.
What defines Falmouth more than anything else is the water surrounding the town. On one side there is the third largest natural harbour in the world, and on the other side, long sandy beaches with rock pools, all within walking distance of the town itself.
For over 150 years, between 1688 and 1850, Falmouth Packet ships filled the harbour as Falmouth became the information hub of the British Empire, second only to London. Today the town has its own iconic museum right on the water’s edge, in the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.
There is a huge array of water sports on offer, from weekly yacht and dinghy racing to gig rowing, paddle- boarding, diving, fishing and surf-lifesaving to name but a few. There are three yacht marinas, several sailing clubs besides a whole harbour full of deep-water moorings too.
Falmouth is also now a vibrant university town with two campuses which include one of the country’s leading media and arts universities. Terminating a short walk from the house, a branch railway line links Falmouth to Truro, and the main Paddington-Penzance line with overnight ‘sleeper’ service.
A magnificent coastal freehold with a rare combination of immense sense of privacy and unrivalled marine views, taking in St. Anthony Lighthouse, St. Mawes Castle, the Carrick Roads and Falmouth Bay.
Set on Pendennis Headland just inside the harbour entrance, this modern masterpiece commands a breath taking vista and embraces the drama of its coastal setting. The interiors are immaculate and expansive, with harmonious material marriages and floor to ceiling glazing that floods the home with natural light, creating a constant dialogue with the surrounding landscape.
The house is entered over a steel bridge walkway and the centre of the house is formed by a double-height reception/ dining, which like all the ground floor seaward rooms opens out on to the large terrace which extends right across the house.
Next to the hall is a huge modern open-plan family ’live-in’ kitchen, with handmade cabinetry in pitch pine, a four oven AGA, Wolf extractor hood, a large island and expansive Corian worktops and splash backs. This room is glazed on two sides making the most of the sublime ever-changing harbour and sea views. A generous utility sits behind the kitchen, with cloak/ wc, walk in shower, and comms cupboard.
There are two generous double bedrooms on the ground floor, sharing a spacious shower room, plus a study/office or separate sitting room if preferred.
A beautifully built steel staircase with pitch-pine treads leads up to the first floor and at the at the south end of the house one will find the main bedroom suite, with dual aspect bedroom and balcony overlooking Black Rock and the entrance to Falmouth Harbour. Behind the bedroom is a sitting area, luxurious bathroom overlooking the sea and a indulgent fullyfitted dressing room.
A galleried landing overlooking the hall and harbour beyond provides another fantastic spot to enjoy coffee with a view and also leads across to two more bedroom suites, sharing a roof terrace and with one of these having its own dressing room too.
The house has underfloor heating on both floors, and the door and window joinery is in Iroko hardwood.

BASEMENT LEISURE AREA
Beneath the house and accessed by an external set of steps is a superb wellness/leisure/cinema space, with sauna, brick-tiled walls, large windows with shutters, teak cills and beautiful Douglas Fir flooring.

APARTMENT
Above the garaging is a separate guest/staff apartment, well appointed with an open-plan living area with balcony and sea views, fully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom.