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SETTING THE SCENE

High above the harbour, Wodehouse Terrace is a long terrace of period townhouses enjoying elevated, panoramic views across Falmouth’s bustling harbour, stretching towards Flushing, Trefusis Point, the Roseland Peninsula, Falmouth Docks and around to Pendennis Headland, with Falmouth Bay in the distance.

Few places are defined so completely by their waterscape as Falmouth. On one side lies the world’s third-largest natural harbour; on the other, long sandy beaches with rockpools and sheltered coves, all within an easy walk of the town.

For over 150 years, from 1688 to 1850, the harbour was filled with Falmouth Packet ships, as the town became the communications hub of the British Empire, second only to London. Today, this rich maritime heritage is celebrated at the award-winning National Maritime Museum Cornwall, positioned right on the water’s edge.

Today, Falmouth is equally as vibrant. It’s a thriving university town, home to one of the country’s leading media and arts universities, and offers an extraordinary range of watersports, from weekly yacht and dinghy racing to gig rowing, paddleboarding, diving, fishing and surf lifesaving.

A branch railway line operates from Falmouth to Truro, which is on the main Paddington-Penzance line with overnight ‘sleeper’ service.

THE TOUR

A distinguished period townhouse positioned on Wodehouse Terrace - one of Falmouth’s most elegant and desirable residential roads. Spanning 1732 sq ft across three storeys, the house unites historic character with a calm, contemporary aesthetic. Original features and handsome architectural details sit alongside natural materials, tactile finishes and warm, neutral tones. Soft, dappled light drifts across chalky limewashed walls, creating interiors that feel spacious, timeless, tranquil and effortlessly inviting.

Occupying the full depth of the ground floor, the impressive 50ft open-plan living space unfolds from a welcoming sitting and dining area - complete with an original fireplace and characterful timber floorboards - through to the kitchen. Here, bespoke dark-timber cabinetry is paired with micro-cement floors to form a contemporary, serene and sociable space. With its generous layout, ample storage and a large central island, it offers a warm and welcoming setting for everyday living and relaxed gatherings.

Upstairs, three bedrooms and a family bathroom are arranged across the first floor, with a further staircase leading to an additional bedroom in the eaves, complete with an ensuite shower room. Beautifully proportioned and bathed in natural light, the rooms are elevated by exquisite finishes and tactile materials, with both front-facing bedrooms capturing far-reaching views across Falmouth Harbour.

STEP OUTSIDE

The house is set back behind a sunny front terrace that looks out across the town to the harbour below. At the rear, bifold doors open from the kitchen onto a private sunken courtyard with a southwest aspect - perfect for morning coffee or an evening sundowner, with sunshine for much of the day. This sheltered spot is a natural sun-trap, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining.

Beyond it, a lawn framed by elegant, established planting leads to a generously proportioned workshop, complete with workbenches - a versatile haven for makers, or a practical space for storing bikes, tools and watersports equipment. Beneath the house, a cellar provides further useful storage.

SERVICES 

Mains water, electricity, and drainage. Gas fired central heating. Internet speed 150 Mbps

Please be aware we cannot confirm that all these services comply with current regulations

DISTANCES (all distances approximate)

Truro (City Centre) 10 miles, Newquay Airport 28 miles

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