LOOK TO THE WEST
The Sunday Telegraph, 18th September 2011
Cornwall, Devon and Dorset had a busy summer, as half the country decamped there with tents and windbreaks. They came, they saw, they made offers... The West Country property market had a sizzling August. Seventy percent of all buyers in one estate agent's office in Exeter cam from the South East. Fewer people it seems are buying second homes; they are coming to put down roots...
- Read the Sunday Telegraph article
- Visit the Whitehouse website
CONTEMPORARY SEASIDE FLAT
The Times, 2nd September 2011
The Pearl building is next to Fistral Beach and a few minutes' walk from Newquay town. A perfect weekend pad for a wealthy surfer. Fistral Beach is Britain's most famous surfing beach and the apartments have spectacular views over the beach. You spend all day catching waves and relax in the evening on your balcony soaking up the sunsets...
- Read the Times article
- Visit the Pearl website
ST IVES IS VOTED TOP UK BEACH RESORT IN TRIPADVISOR'S BEST BEACH DESTINATIONS
Daily Mail, 5th April 2011
The West Country has come top in a round-up of the best British beach destinations, it was revealed today.
St Ives in Cornwall was voted the top UK beach resort and also made it into the top 10 best European beach destinations in the list compiled by TripAdvisor.
ELEGANT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR THE NORTH COAST
Western Morning News, 26th February 2011
Fashionable Watergate Bay, a hamlet on the stunning North Cornwall coast, is home to the elegant Whitehouse.
Whitehouse is an exclusive development of ten one, two and three bedroom holiday apartments with no two apartments alike; each of these new homes has been individually designed...
LOOKING FOR A BOLT HOLE IN DEVON?
Wharf.co.uk, 4th November 2010
Escape to your own luxury home in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, set overlooking the Salcombe Estuary, Devon.
Developer Acorn Blue is offering purchasers the opportunity to own a new contemporary home with picturesque views in a popular tourist location.
Salcombe Heights is one of only a few new build detached houses to be built in the area in the last decade, comprising 13 four and five-bedroom houses set among rolling hills, beaches and sandy coves.
The developer said that despite the downturn, properties in Salcombe had remained in high demand with homes retaining their value, particularly with second home owners. Built to a high specification, the homes in phase one feature double height glazed atrium style halls offering estuary views and large terraced areas, designed to be an extension of the internal living space.
Salcombe is easily accessible via the M5 and by direct trains to nearby Totnes, Newton Abbot and Plymouth from London.
Visitors also have the option to fly to Plymouth or Exeter from London Gatwick.
First phaze prices start from £1 million with further phases to follow from £800,000.
- Visit the Salcombe Heights website to register your interest.
"BEST FOR ACTION...
ACORN BLUE APARTMENTS, NEWQUAY"
GQ Magazine, 1st November 2010
To borrow from Charles Dickens and to confirm what anyone who has been there will tell you, Newquay is a tale of two towns and can either be the best of times, or worst. If you want the all-clubbing, alcopop seaside special then you will be well served. Likewise, if you want the great outdoors with greater beaches you are in the right place... read the GQ Magazine article.
"I WAKE UP AND SEE THE ATLANTIC OCEAN"
Evening Standard, 14th July 2010
What better time to search for a holiday home that pays its way? Adrian Willey, 40, bought a seaview "surf pad" at Zinc. He was spending so much money on Cornwall Hotels. "I wanted a property that was low-maintenance, safe and secure as well as somewhere I could rent out. I bought the flat last May and already it has been booked for six weeks of holiday lets this summer, which is great." ... read the Evening Standard article.
- Considering a holiday home to buy in Cornwall ?
PARADISE NOT LOST ON CORNISH SURFERS
West Bristol Independent, 4th July 2010
Reporting on the recent Sri Lanka 'Champion of Champions' surf contest, Russell Winter, arguably Europe's most successful surfer of all time said "We have great waves at Fistral and a great bunch of people to match". Russell has recently been coaching the Acorn Blue English Junior Team in preparation for the European Junior Championship.
BEACH HOMES MAKE WAVES
Evening Standard, 16th June 2010
A great lifestyle, cleaner air and stylish new homes are attracting Londoners to the coast in record numbers... read the Evening Standard article.
HOUSING PROJECT OF THE YEAR, WINNER
16th June 2010
Rooms with a fabulous view. Developer Acorn pulled o a coup when they bought the site of this development in Newquay. The land is on the Headland Road, overlooking the famous Fistral Beach, the Atlantic Ocean, and the fairways of Newquay Golf Club. It is an idyllic location... read the Mail on Sunday British Homes Awards article.
A PLACE IN THE SUN WITH BEACH VIEWS
9th June 2010
Surfing is one of the things that Cornwall does best.
And a Cornish property developer is encouraging city dwellers to grab a slice of the surfing action, right on their own sea-front doorstep.
Savvy buy-to-let investors should ride the wave of the property downturn and snap up property in Cornwall - a sought-after "failsafe area" with universal appeal... read the full article on the wharf.co.uk Website.
SECOND HOMES ON THE RISE IN CORNWALL
27th May 2010
Recent research by Knight Frank shows that despite the recession, there has been a steady rise of second homes since 2007, with over 6,000 more properties now on the market, marking the return of long term growth.
The number of second homes rose by 2.6 per cent in 2009, despite a falter of 0.4 per cent in 2008. 9.6 per cent of these second homes are registered in North Cornwall.
North Cornwall is the second highest ranking hotspot area in England for those who own a second home. A range of factors are encouraging people to explore investing in the UK instead of Europe; including the low interest rates and the weaker pound. The recent volcanic ash cloud, which grounded all flights to and from the UK, is also expected to fuel demand.
Newquay, in particular, is an ideal location to invest in. It is Cornwall's top destination and offers something for everyone all year round. Known as the experience capital of the UK, Newquay offers the ultimate escape from The City and with more flights now available, the area is becoming more accessible.
Nicola Markham, Sales Director of Acorn Blue comments "Newquay is the ideal destination for those wishing to escape the stresses of City life. The new flights to Newquay has improved accessibility for people who own a second home in the UK which is enabling them to have weekend breaks as well as longer holidays. Buyers have a new found confidence in the property market since the recession; we have noticed an increase in enquiries, indicating that potential purchasers feel now is the time to buy."
The demand for new homes is likely to continue throughout 2010, but the potential growth will be determined by the supply of properties for sale. For those seeking a unique purchasing opportunity in Newquay haute couture Cornish-based developer Acorn Blue is offering investors seeking both a lifestyle and financial investment a collection of stunning apartments at the Zinc, Pearl, Azure and Cribbar developments located on the exclusive Headland Road - dubbed Newquay's Millionaires Row, which overlook the world famous Fistral Beach and Newquay Links Golf Club.
These four stunning developments offer a range of styles, from the contemporary modern apartments at Zinc, the boutique style homes at Pearl or the amazing views from the private terrace at Cribbar, there is something to suit everyone. Those with large families or who enjoy entertaining friends should also consider the five-bedroom penthouse at Azure, which occupies the whole fourth floor.
These landmark schemes offer a new standard in beach side living, complete with striking architecture and chic designs - a caliber off beach side properties not seen in the UK coastal market ever before. From the initial concept through to interior design each new home is designed to maximise its very special location together with the lifestyle of its residents. Offering luxury beach side living and excellent rental returns of up to 6% on selected apartments these are ideal for second homes.
Gail Streatfeild, Knight Frank, comments: "North Cornwall has seen the emergence of several new upmarket hotels, restaurants and facilities which all add to the appeal of the area. This year we have seen an increased interest in properties at the £350,000 to £500,000 level in good coastal locations. Sea views are on many buyers wish-lists and they are attracted to the quality and style of the Acorn Blue developments."