Above the village road in Downderry, with fabulous sea views from most windows, a Victorian captains solidly built, mid-terrace house.
From the road, 9 steps up to paved sun terrace (table/chairs, barbecue) and verandah (alternative access without steps to utility room from communal courtyard at the back).
Inside, generously proportioned and renovated in traditional style with polished wood floors and muted colours: all very welcoming.
The house is taller than it is wide and spread over four floors, with the living room on the second floor to take full advantage of the tremendous sea views.
Hall, off which dining room (piano, iPod dock) with French windows to verandah and terrace.
Hand-built kitchen (microwave, fridge-freezer, range-style electric cooker); scullery/utility room (dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier, larder fridge) with step up to shower-room (suite) and plenty of space for sandy buckets, wetsuits and boots.
Stairs up to first floor and three bedrooms - a double (5' sleigh bed), a twin, and a room with 3' bunks (best suited for children and teenagers, no clothes-hanging space); bathroom (suite with separate shower).
Further stairs up to second floor and large living room with open fire, TV/DVD and views.
Snug with second TV/DVD and stairs up directly into a large double bedroom (6' bed) under the eaves on the third floor with the best views of all from a dormer window and en suite shower-room (suite).
Arrival after 4pm.
A grand base for coastal living, from days in the sun to storm-watching in the winter.
Downderry: seaside village (pub, good restaurant, PO/shop, churches) on a hillside 4 miles from Looe.
Beach of rocks, sandy patches.
At its end is Seaton.
Monkey sanctuary, 2 miles; golf, 4; Plymouth (via car ferry), 9, or via bridge, 14.
Buses to Plymouth and Looe.
