The Moohey, Downderry is a magnificent four-bedroom barn conversion that combines 200-year-old Cornish character with contemporary luxury. The showstopping open-plan living space features a vaulted ceiling with exposed oak beams and a mezzanine level, creating a truly impressive heart to the home. The well-equipped kitchen boasts a Range electric cooker, American-style fridge / freezer, microwave, dishwasher, and washing machine, while the adjacent dining table comfortably seats the whole group for leisurely meals. The inviting lounge area offers comfortable sofas arranged around a wood burner and Smart TV, perfect for cosy evenings after days exploring the coast.
Step through double doors from the living space into the ground-floor king-size bedroom, where patio doors open onto a furnished terrace and an en-suite shower room provides convenient privacy. Upstairs, the mezzanine games room delights with table football, mini table tennis, snooker, and bean bags for relaxed family entertainment. The remaining three bedrooms span the upper floor: a double bedroom with adjacent shower room on one side, and two beautifully appointed twin rooms with skylights on the other. A family bathroom with bath, separate shower, and WC completes the thoughtful layout. Outside, the large enclosed lawn wraps around the property, offering a sun terrace, garden furniture, and barbecue for al fresco dining, while distant sea views can be admired from the top of the garden. Private parking accommodates three cars.
Picture mornings with coffee on the terrace, sea breezes drifting up from the coast just one and a half kilometres away. Spend sun-drenched days exploring hidden coves and golden beaches, then return to fire up the barbecue as children play on the lawn. As dusk settles over the Cornish countryside, gather around the wood burner's flickering warmth, sharing stories of the day's coastal adventures while the beams overhead echo with centuries of history.
The Moohey, Downderry places you perfectly to discover the spectacular South East Cornwall coastline and countryside. Walking the Rame Head Heritage Coast in Rame (13 km) offers a scenic circular route featuring panoramic coastal views, a fascinating medieval chapel, and the atmospheric remains of a historic gun battery. The MAD Museum in Fowey (19 km) showcases quirky interactive mechanical art and design exhibits, perfect for engaging and inspiring curious minds of all ages with its ingenious moving sculptures and hands-on displays. Jamaica Inn in Bolventor (25 km) is the ancient smuggling inn immortalised by Daphne du Maurier, now offering charming accommodations, a unique museum exploring its notorious past, and delightful dining experiences on atmospheric Bodmin Moor. St Austell Brewery in St Austell (29 km) is a historic brewery offering award-winning beers, fascinating brewery tours showcasing traditional brewing methods, over 180 welcoming pubs across the region, and impressive sustainable brewing practices.
Venture further to experience more of Cornwall's treasured attractions. The Eden Project in Bodelva (46 km) is a captivating eco-park with stunning biomes housing exotic plants from around the world, diverse botanical collections, and interactive exhibits exploring the vital relationship between people and nature. Fowey Aquarium in Fowey (48 km) offers a fascinating glimpse into Cornish marine life with interactive touch pools and a captivating variety of local sea creatures, from colourful wrasse to fascinating spider crabs. Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay (50 km) provides an immersive aquarium experience showcasing a diverse range of marine life, engaging interactive exhibits, and captivating underwater tunnels where sharks and rays glide overhead.
The historic town of Saltash, one of Cornwall's largest settlements with a rich maritime heritage, lies just 12 kilometres away, where the elegant Royal Albert Bridge spans the River Tamar and waterfront walks reveal centuries of naval history. Meanwhile, the county capital, Truro, is a 49-kilometre drive. Cornwall's beautiful cathedral city combines stunning Georgian architecture with contemporary shopping, excellent restaurants celebrating local produce, and regular farmers' markets showcasing the county's finest artisan foods.
