Polruan · PL23
Florizel Mews, Polruan
none · Originally listed at £415,000
Forming part of a converted 19th-century chapel, this elegant and stylishly renovated converted ‘mews house’ is discreetly positioned in the heart of Polruan and arranged over three thoughtfully configured floors, culminating in a superb top-floor sitting room opening directly onto a private terrace with far-reaching views over the River Fowey, with the further benefit of an allocated parking space within a private garage below.
The home, in the agent’s words
- Village location
- Traffic-free setting
- Excellent river views
- Kitchen/dining room with water views
- Two bedrooms
- Bathroom and separate shower room
- Sitting room with study area
- Private sun terrace
- Bespoke, imaginative and discerning interiors
- Covered private parking
Read the full agent description
Forming part of a converted 19th-century chapel, this elegant and stylishly renovated converted ‘mews house’ is discreetly positioned in the heart of Polruan and arranged over three thoughtfully configured floors, culminating in a superb top-floor sitting room opening directly onto a private terrace with far-reaching views over the River Fowey, with the further benefit of an allocated parking space within a private garage below.
Distances
Fowey (via pedestrian ferry) – 700 yards; Lantic Bay (National Trust) – 2; Fowey (via Bodinnick ferry) - 4; Polperro - 6.5; Golant – 7.5; Lostwithiel - 9; Talland Bay - 9.3; Looe – 10.5; St Austell (mainline rail) – 12; Lanhydrock House (National Trust) – 13; Cornwall Airport (Newquay) - 25.5
(All distances are approximate and in miles)
The Location
Polruan is a quintessential Cornish village, perched on the eastern side of the Fowey River and overlooking its deep natural harbour. With its historic quay, narrow lanes and timeless maritime character, Polruan offers a way of life that feels both authentic and enduring. The village is well served by two welcoming pubs, a small grocery store, a general shop and a primary school — all within easy reach of the property, which sits just a few hundred yards up the hill from the quay, at the very heart of the community.
Across the water lies Fowey, a town steeped in history and alive with the energy of a working harbour. Dating back to the 14th century, Fowey has long been a centre of trade and culture, with strong literary ties to Daphne du Maurier and Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, both of whom made their homes here.
Today, Fowey continues to thrive, hosting one of Cornwall’s finest regattas each August, and offering a vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, and galleries. Car and pedestrian ferries link the two settlements throughout the day, ensuring that Polruan and Fowey remain closely connected while retaining their distinct identities.
Just beyond, the South West Coast Path leads to Lantic Bay, one of Cornwall’s most breathtaking beaches. With its sweep of white sand framed by dramatic cliffs and turquoise waters, Lantic Bay is a place of rare beauty — secluded yet accessible, and a reminder of the natural splendour that defines this part of the county.
This is a setting where heritage, community and landscape come together providing a lifestyle shaped by the sea, enriched by history and elevated by the extraordinary natural environment.
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Tenure, services and material information
Freehold. Mains water, drainage and electricity. In current ownership since 2005.
Council Tax: band C
Broadband: FTC (source: https://www.openreach.com/broadband-network/fibre-availability\)
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Getting about
3.7 milesto Par Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 4.8 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 2.9 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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