CORNISH PROPERTY HOTSPOTS

FOR AFFORDABLE VIEWS

LOOE (SOUTH COAST)

In this salty little harbour town on Cornwall’s south coast, higgledy-piggledy terraces of houses tumble down the wooded banks of the lovely Looe Valley. And across all price ranges, there is a better-than-average chance that your house will have views of the fishing quays, the East and West rivers, the beach, the sea or the countryside. In the steep streets of upper Looe, vehicle access is limited and the gardens are often tiny, but it’s affordable (cheaper than nearby Fowey). A quayside cottage can sell for under £200,000, while a roomy detached with views of Looe Island from Hannafore Point can fetch up to £700,000. The scenic Looe Valley branch line connects to mainline trains to Paddington.

AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE: £315,380

FOR SURFERS AND FAMILIES

NEWQUAY (NORTH COAST)

With seven glorious beaches and a lively, youthful vibe, Newquay is Cornwall’s surfing central –