Property Details: - Type: Detached bungalow - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2
Agent: TAUK - Covering Nationwide Phone: 020 4645 5681
The owners still remember the moment they first arrived here.<br/><br/>Standing outside the front door, turning slightly, and seeing the view open up across the coastline. It’s what made them choose the house over 30 years ago — and it’s something that’s never really lost its impact.<br/><br/>Set within Gorran Haven, the bungalow sits in a position where the outlook becomes part of everyday life. Whether it’s a clear summer evening out on the patio, or a colder day inside with the fire on and the sea mist rolling in, the view is always there in the background.<br/><br/>Inside, the house has been arranged in a way that feels practical and easy to live in. The main living space is generous, with large doors opening out towards the garden and drawing your attention straight through to the sea beyond. It’s a room that naturally becomes the centre of the house, used just as much for quieter moments as it is when people are gathered.<br/><br/>From here, the layout flows into the dining space and conservatory. These are the areas that tend to be used throughout the day — somewhere to sit with a coffee in the morning, or to stay connected to the outside even when you’re indoors. The conservatory, in particular, gives a slightly different perspective on the view, making it a space people gravitate towards.<br/><br/>The kitchen is positioned so that even the more routine parts of the day don’t feel cut off. There’s space to cook, prepare and clear away while still looking out across the coastline — something the current owners have always appreciated. A separate utility room sits alongside, keeping the practical side of things out of the way.<br/><br/>The bedroom layout adds another layer of flexibility. Three of the bedrooms sit within the main part of the house, one of which has been used as a study over time. There’s also a fourth bedroom positioned slightly apart, accessed via the utility area, with its own ensuite and dressing space. It’s a setup that works well for guests, older family members, or anyone needing a bit more independence.<br/><br/>There’s also useful loft space above, already boarded and easy to access, which has provided additional storage when needed.<br/><br/>Outside, the gardens wrap around the property and have been carefully maintained over the years. There’s a balance between open lawn and more planted areas, with places to sit, to move with the sun, and to take in the view without interruption. It’s private, enclosed, and has a settled feel that only comes with time.<br/><br/>To the front, there is driveway parking for several vehicles, along with access around both sides of the property, making the layout easy to use day to day.<br/><br/>Gorran Haven itself has a rhythm to it. A small coastal village where the beach is within walking distance, the coastal path is on your doorstep, and the pace naturally slows down. The current owners have spent 37 years here, which says more about the setting than anything else.<br/><br/>What they’ve valued most is the consistency — the view, the quiet, and the way the house works throughout the year, whatever the season.
