Location

Duporth is a coastal residential area nestled between the historic village of Charlestown and Porthpean, near St Austell in Cornwall. This tranquil location offers a blend of natural beauty and modern living, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a peaceful yet well-connected environment.
The Courtyard at Duporth is an exclusive development situated above a secluded beach overlooking St Austell Bay. Comprising a mixture of houses and apartments, the development is centred around a landscaped courtyard featuring a Grade II listed clock tower. Each property is designed to a high specification, with features such as open-plan living spaces, underfloor heating, and private balconies offering sea views. The development also provides access to woodland areas and a sheltered, private beach, enhancing the coastal lifestyle experience for the new owners.
The surrounding area boasts a rich tapestry of amenities and attractions. Charlestown, just half a mile away, is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its 18th-century harbour, Georgian architecture, and maritime history. The village offers a selection of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, contributing to a vibrant community atmosphere. To the south, Porthpean Beach provides opportunities for water sports enthusiasts, with a sailing club and boat store available.
For those seeking further exploration, the town of St Austell is approximately two miles away, offering a broader range of shops, supermarkets, and leisure facilities, as well as a mainline railway station with services to destinations including London Paddington. The area is also well-served by public transport, with nearby bus stops and train stations providing convenient access to surrounding areas.
Further afield is the City of Truro, offering mainline rail transport to London Paddington and a varied selection of amenities.
In summary, Duporth and The Courtyard offer a harmonious blend of coastal charm, historical significance, and modern amenities, making it an ideal location for those seeking a serene yet connected lifestyle in Cornwall.

EDUCATION
Residents of The Courtyard in Duporth benefit from a selection of well-regarded primary and secondary schools located conveniently nearby, offering quality education options for families in the area.

Primary Schools
There are several good primary schools within a short distance of Duporth. Mount Charles School, located approximately 1 mile away, is rated 'Good' by Ofsted and offers a welcoming, supportive learning environment. Charlestown Primary School, roughly 1 mile away, also holds a 'Good' rating. Another excellent option is Sandy Hill Academy, about one mile away, which has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

Secondary Schools
For secondary education, Penrice Academy stands out as a top choice. Just 0.6 miles from The Courtyard, it is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted and provides a broad and balanced curriculum for students aged 11 to 16. Poltair School, located approximately 1.4 miles away, offers another strong option with a 'Good' Ofsted rating, and a focus on student development and achievement. Slightly further afield, Brannel School in St Stephen-in-Brannel—around 5.6 miles from Duporth—is also rated 'Good' and serves students aged 11 to 16, offering a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

Description

The Courtyard is an exclusive development for over 55’s in the much sought after location of Duporth on the South Coast of Cornwall. The development features a Grade II listed clock tower in the centre, and notably a delightful, wooded stroll to the water’s edge and private beach.

One of five, this home exudes modern comforts and superb coastal views. Level access from the doorway leads to a bright and spacious reverse level home.

First floor
Block paving leads to the entrance door to a reverse level layout, with three parking spaces immediately outside. Upon entry, luxury Karndean flooring is laid throughout the first floor with zoned underfloor heating in each room. To the left there is a shower room with WC and washbasin, laid with porcelain tiles.

Directly across the hallway and on the right upon entry is the bedroom on this floor, spacious enough for a King Size bed and window facing the private parking, complete with fitted electric blinds.

A cupboard off the Hall houses the Heat Interface Unit, Electronics Hub/Broadband/Distribution and also provides useful storage for coats, shoes, vacuum cleaner, etc.

From the entrance hallway, the space is bright and airy and continues towards a recessed balcony spanning the full width of the home. The Kitchen was designed and constructed by Kettle Kitchen’s local to the area and boasts a selection of integrated appliances; Bosch induction hob, Neff dishwasher, Fridge Freezer, two ovens and wine fridge. The current owners have made several upgrades to the Kitchen with new splashbacks throughout, more plug sockets and induction hob. The worktops are a Corian style stone in resin composite, blending practicality and style.

The living room forms part of the open plan kitchen space, spilling out toward the floor to ceiling triple sliding doors to the balcony, perfect for watching the constantly changing colours of the sea and sky. There are electrically operated fan light windows above, and fitted electric blinds.

Ground floor
Stairs descend from the living spaces with floor level lighting leading to the master bedroom, second bedroom currently utilised as an office, the family bathroom and utility room. Both bedrooms enjoy direct access to the large paved terrace and garden.

The Master bedroom is well equipped and of good size and enjoys an en-suite. The current owners employed highly regarded local joiners H.Everett to undertake the task of completing fitted, bespoke wardrobes to enhance the storage in the master bedroom. This room again has electric blinds and made to order blackout curtains from Bliss interiors in St Austell.

The spacious family bathroom has a shower over bath with glass screen.
At the end of the hallway there is a utility room which is plumbed for a washing machine with additional space for tumble drier and storage.

Throughout the home is underfloor heating, individually controlled in 8 separate zones by individual thermostats and/or the Heatmiser app.

Exterior
The rear garden is delightful and private, and landscaped professionally by a local firm for the current owners. Bordered by lovely shrubs and majestic Acers and facing South West.

Private beach
Exclusive access and use is granted to owners of the development to the private Duporth Beach, perfect for bathing and relaxing. Access is via a delightful wooded walkway which gently descends to the beach.
This also provides residents with direct access to the South West coast path with both Charlestown and Porthpean being a short walk away.

Directions

From Truro, Follow the A390 towards Tresillian, Grampound and onward to St Austell. As you approach the first roundabout outside Asda supermarket, go straight on; and take the next write signposted Porthpean Road. Follow this road for just under a mile. Take the left for Duporth Road, then the following right into the development. Drive through the development on Bay View Road, Pavillion Rise and then Rashleigh Road. On the left you will see the five sedum rooved homes, of which number 35 is second in from the right.

Mevagissey – 5.5 miles
St Mawes – 20 miles
Pentewan – 3.5 miles
Carlyon Bay – 2 miles
Truro - 16 miles
Cornwall Airport (Newquay) – 16 miles

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(All distances are approximate and in miles)