Description

Darley Cottage is a charming property located in the heart of East Looe, just a stone`s throw away from the sandy beach and amenities. This three storey home offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for those looking for a retreat by the sea. As you enter the cottage, you are greeted by a cosy living room, this has windows to the front and rear providing plenty of natural light and a tiled floor for ease of cleaning and maintenance. The kitchen is well equipped with modern appliances, making meal preparation a breeze. On the first floor, you will find a single bedroom, a spacious double bedroom currently fitted with a double and single bed and a bathroom with white suite. The second floor is within the converted roof space and whilst it has restricted headroom in places it is a spacious double bedroom with a window to the front. The cottage is offered for sale with no onward chain and benefits from gas central heating throughout, ensuring a warm and comfortable living environment all year round and is presented in good decorative order, ready for new owners to move in. Currently used as a successful holiday let, Darley Cottage presents an excellent investment opportunity for those looking to generate rental income. Alternatively, the property could be used as a main residence or long term let. For those interested in purchasing Darley Cottage, the option to acquire the property fully furnished and equipped is available by separate negotiation. This includes the advantage of existing holiday bookings, which can be transferred to the new owners if desired. Situated on the south coast of Cornwall, Looe is a historic, picturesque, and magical fishing town with quaint old buildings, narrow twisting streets, smugglers taverns, fine restaurants and a wonderful sandy beach with shallow seas and a wealth of rock pools. Divided into East and West by a seven arch bridge and the Looe River, the main town is on the eastern side and offers a diverse range of shops, good facilities, local amenities and excellent schools. The safe bay and estuary are a favourite with holiday makers as well as sailing, motor boat, and water sports enthusiasts, whilst the activities of the fishing fleet are a constant fascination to all. Looe is easily reached by the M5/A38 and is served by a scenic branch railway from Liskeard that connects through to Plymouth and from here to the rest of the UK. Accommodation Ground Floor: Living room and kitchen First Floor: 2 bedrooms and a bathroom Top Floor within the roof: Double bedroom Outside Small area of cobbles to the front not suitable for parking. Parking There is no parking with this property however there are spaces for rent in and around the town, some of which may be subject to waiting lists. For further information on the availability of spaces please contact any of the following organisations: - Cornwall Council Parking Permits - , East Looe Town Trust or West Looe Town Trust Utilities Services: Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Heating: Gas central heating from a combi boiler in the kitchen. Windows: Double glazed with the exception of the bathroom window. Broadband: Not connected. Landline: Not connected. For information on the strength and availability of mobile phone signals please refer to Tenure Freehold, a small area of which is flying. Business Rates The property is registered for business rates and the rateable value for 2024/25 is £2950 which equates to a sum payable of approximately £1472.05. If you use the property as a holiday let and qualify for small business rates relief then it is likely this could reduce the amount payable to 0. EPC E54 Restrictions/Access The property is in a conservation area. Access to the property is relatively level. Flood Risk The property is not in flood zones 2,3, or 3b. (source Cornwall Interactive Mapping) Planning The following applications are shown on the Cornwall Planning Website ( BUilding Regulations in 2009 for the replacement of the front windows. Agents Note A damp membrane has been installed under the living room floor which has a 10 year guarantee. Directions From our office proceed on foot towards the beach, continue passing the shops on your left and right and on reaching the site of Mountain Warehouse bear left and follow this road (Higher Market Street) until you reach the Fishermans Arms. Turn left and Darley Cottage is a short way along on your right. Notice IMPORTANT NOTE: Messrs Seasons Estate Agents Ltd for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: these particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lesses, and do not constitute part of, an offer or contract; all descriptions, dimensions, floor plans, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; no person in the employment of Messrs Seasons Estate Agents Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.