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IN PICTURES: A peek inside two of Cornwall's quirkiest homes currently for sale
Property website Rightmove has highlighted five unique homes that are up for sale, and among them are two different properties in Cornwall – one a futuristic underground coastal home, the other an entire miniature village complete with its own house.
While there are plenty of properties of all shapes and sizes for sale in the UK right now, Rightmove has been 'stopped in its tracks' by several unique and widely different premises.
Let's take a closer look at the two unique Cornish properties now on the market:
The Hideout in Mawgan Porth is a home that must be seen to be believed.
The Hideout, Mawgan Porth (Image: Jackie Stanley Estate Agents) Featuring a sea-view terrace and topped with a grass-covered roof garden, this unique four-bedroom and underground dwelling is on the market for £2,400,000.
The ultimate space, the main lounge, is encased in glass, creating a bright, sunny hub with an unusually shaped ceiling that adds a touch of drama. The main lounge also features a wood-burning stove, and polished concrete floors run throughout.
The stunning kitchen (Image: Jackie Stanley Estate Agents) The kitchen has wood panelling overhead, complemented by a separate utility room for convenience.
However, the true secret of The Hideout is tucked away at the basement level. Here, a subterranean games room and separate cinema room create an oh-so-cool setting for hours of entertainment. The space features neon lights, exposed brickwork, a drinks fridge, and a pool table.
Dining room/living room (Image: Jackie Stanley Estate Agents) The quirky design extends into the four bedrooms. The master suite offers ocean views directly from the bed and its hanging chair and features an industrial-style en-suite with a 'hidden' bathtub.
Another double bedroom and family bathroom are located nearby, while a third en-suite double, complete with a raised sleeping area for one, is found up a small flight of stairs.
Bedroom with patio doors (Image: Jackie Stanley Estate Agents) The fourth bedroom is perfect for young children with its own climbing wall and indoor slide, as well as an en-suite shower room.
A bedroom perfect for young ones (Image: Jackie Stanley Estate Agents) Outside, the elevated roof garden looks out across rolling green hills and crashing waves below.
For al fresco dining, the lower courtyard is the perfect spot, complete with a cedar-clad hot tub and a handy outdoor shower for those sandy returns from the beach.
Perfect for those summer evenings (Image: Jackie Stanley Estate Agents) There is also undercover parking for three vehicles.
To find out more about this stunning property, visit
For the first time in many years, the Model Village in the heart of Polperro is on the market for £710,000.
The intricate and impressive model village of Polperro includes dozens of houses, shops, its own harbour and even a mini model village. (Image: Carla Jones Estate Agents) This intricate and impressive model village, a 1/24 scale replica of Polperro itself, was originally constructed in the early 1950s by Jim Beddoes. It boasts dozens of houses, shops, a church, a scenic harbour, and even its own mini model village within the village.
For more than 70 years, visitors and locals have enjoyed this quirky attraction in the South East Cornwall fishing village.
The model village has been visited by guests for years (Image: Carla Jones Estate Agents) Alongside the model village is the 'Land of Legends', a miniature showcase where Cornish folklore is brought to life through lights, sound and animation.
The sale includes a well-presented three-bedroom home, The Old Forge.
The owner's accommodation features a downstairs shower room, with stairs leading to two bedrooms, both with clever mezzanine landings for extra space.
The living room/dining/kitchen area (Image: Carla Jones Estate Agents) A large 22-foot dining and sitting room boasts a multi-fuel burner set in a stone fireplace, leading to an impressive kitchen with a vaulted ceiling.
The master suite is a real treat with steps leading down to a private dressing room.
From the dining room, a patio door opens onto a lovely sun terrace.
Main bedroom (Image: Carla Jones Estate Agents) Other homes highlighted include a converted windmill in West End, Kirkbymoorside, a home with a soundproof garden in Hill Crescent, Surbiton, and a Grade II-listed windmill in Nottinghamshire.
More information on this fascinating home can be found by visiting
