Cornwall Buying Agent
If you’re looking for a property in Cornwall and are unsure of the best place to live or where to buy a second home, a Cornwall buying agent can help.
Cornwall is not only a popular holiday destination but a beautiful place to live. With experience securing properties for both clients seeking a place to live full-time and those looking for a second home in Cornwall, Garrington property finders are well-equipped to assist your search.
Cornwall Property Finder
Our team of Cornwall buying agents is led by Jennie Petersson.
Having worked in lettings, sales, and property management Jennie now shares her extensive property knowledge with her clients much to their benefit.
After relocating to the South West from London with her family several years ago Jennie is particularly familiar with the process of relocating and setting down new roots.
Moving to Cornwall
Cornwall boasts beautiful countryside, stunning coastlines, pretty fishing towns, and quaint villages. Such is the appeal that in certain areas property prices here are comparable to those in prime central London.
Despite widespread belief, the economy in Cornwall is not solely driven by tourism and farming alone; the local precision manufacturing, tech, and creative industries are impressive, many companies and individuals have moved to Cornwall in recent years drawn by the growing industries.
Cornwall is one of the UK’s top holiday destinations and the traditional busy summer season is now being extended into the winter months with the area appealing for its food, art, and outdoor adventures.
Looking for a home in Cornwall?
If you would like to discuss your search for a property in Cornwall without obligation, please get in touch
Living in Cornwall
A thriving local economy and beautiful countryside are only two of the many reasons why our clients chose to live in Cornwall.
With so many towns and villages to consider it can be overwhelming if you don’t know the local area well, our team of local buying agents can help you establish the best location in Cornwall for you to call home.
Cornwall’s Cathedral city, Truro, offers excellent transport links with direct services to, London Paddington, Plymouth, and Edinburgh; if you are looking for a place to live that is well connected then Truro may be the place for you.
Not solely relying on tourist trade, it doesn’t shut down out of season. Truro offers good private and state schooling at primary and secondary levels.
Just outside of Truro, you will find pretty hamlets such as St Clement and the village of Tresillian which offers a range of everyday amenities including a day nursery, pasty shop, local store, garage, post office, and pub.
It is in these hamlets and villages that you will find some of the areas with the most exclusive and desirable properties.
Falmouth is one of the oldest and busiest port towns in Cornwall, the working dock is one of the biggest employers in the region. Visitors are attracted by the beaches and shopping, with a good spread of independent shops.
There is also a strong sense of community here; the town boasts a busy events calendar with festivals throughout the year and Falmouth University brings a buzz to the town with the influx of students.
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Our property finders have experience in assisting clients in finding their home in Cornwall, if you’d like to discuss your search, please get in touch
Cornwall second home
Whether you are considering purchasing a second home in Cornwall for personal use or as an investment it is sensible to determine the longevity of your purchase and its appeal to potential buyers in the future. Buying in a tried and tested holiday hotspot is one way to increase the surety of your investment.
A well-known historical holiday destination, the town of St Ives is known for its art scene, there are only four Tate galleries in the world – one is in St Ives.
Just beneath the Tate Gallery is Porthmeor Beach which is popular with surfers. Favoured by holidaymakers looking for a place to enjoy the Cornish coastline and the cultural treats presented here, a second home in St Ives and its surrounds might be ideal.
Small towns and villages in Cornwall
Around the Camel Estuary in North Cornwall, a collection of villages has grown increasingly popular over the years, the exclusive property market here can be competitive and many properties are bought and sold off-market. The most desirable properties boast far-reaching views in tucked-away locations but still with easy access to the local amenities.
The northern coast presents some of the best surfing beaches in the UK. Polzeath is a well-known and popular surfing beach located just within the entrance to the Camel Estuary.
The Camel Estuary, which runs between Rock and Padstow is used for sailing and water sports, nearby Rock Sailing Club and Rock Ski School are excellent hubs for these activities.
For those who prefer land-based activities, there are many scenic coastal walking routes and the links golf course of St. Enodoc allows you to enjoy the sport with stunning views over the Camel Estuary and out to the Atlantic.
Nearby, Wadebridge offers more extensive supermarket options, facilities, and shops on its high street. The ferry and water taxi between Rock and Padstow connects the two sides of the estuary meaning residents and visitors can easily enjoy the attractions of both.
Locally, there is a wealth of excellent restaurants and pubs including; The Mariners Pub in Rock, Restaurant Nathan Outlaw in Port Isaac, Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant, and Paul Ainsworth’s No. 6 in Padstow.
By rail, nearby Bodmin Parkway, offers regular trains to London Paddington, Penzance, and Plymouth and Newquay airport is also only a short drive away for flights to London and European destinations.
Discover the benefits of enlisting a buying agent
Engaging a property finder for your search for a property in this area of Cornwall can be of great benefit, if you’d like to discuss your search, please contact us.
Cornwall Property Finder
On Cornwall’s southern coast is a popular stretch featuring several small towns and villages including Fowey and Looe. This popular area is known for its sailing and water sports activities.
The seaside town of Looe attracts visitors all year round whilst also retaining a working fishing port. If needed, Looe has available moorings in its Harbour, here you will also find opportunities for both sea and freshwater fishing on organised trips.
The main Looe beach boasts soft golden sand and rockpools, making for a fun family day out. Nearby villages such as Plaidy offer exquisite properties built on the coastline looking out to sea.
A short drive away, the mainline station at Liskeard offers a direct service to London Paddington which takes around 3 hours 30 minutes.
Further along the coast towards Land End is Fowey, considered by many to be one of Cornwall’s most attractive waterside towns. Due to the local sailing clubs, repair facilities, and competent harbour authority, Fowey is popular with yachtsmen.
The town has an excellent range of shops and businesses that cater to most day-to-day needs including a number of first-class restaurants, pubs, and hotels.
The southern coastline supplies spectacular scenery and offers a network of coastal and inland footpaths.
Expert help when looking for a property
There are many villages and towns to consider when buying a property in Cornwall, if you would like to talk to a member of our property finding team about your move without obligation, please get in touch.