Country Life

Cornwall is calling

AFTER a decade of battling headwinds in the wake of the financial crash and the tortuous Brexit negotiations, Cornwall’s country-house agents are once again riding the crest of a wave. ‘The market in Cornwall has recovered well in the past 18 months and there is good demand for prime country and waterfront property. Ironically, the county’s appeal has only been enhanced by the current and recent lockdowns, as people adjust to more time at home and the restrictions on overseas travel,’ says Falmouth-based Jonathan Cunliffe (01326 617447).

Last week, his firm got off to a flying start with the

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