Set on the upper reaches of the Fal Estuary, Lambe Creek House combines historic significance with one of the most atmospheric riverside settings in Cornwall. The Grade II-listed estate stretches across nearly six acres at Old Kea, with direct river frontage, a private beach and jetty.

The early 19th-century main house spans 3,202sqft across seven bedrooms, framed by a whitewashed stone exterior with sash windows and wisteria. Inside, a galleried landing and open-well staircase lead to reception rooms of generous scale, complemented by a country kitchen and games room. The principal suite commands long views across the water to Truro Cathedral. Outbuildings extend the offering with a 618sqft cottage, riverside pavilion and 2,208sqft of stables and stores. Mature gardens with paddocks, woodland and terraces connect seamlessly to the estuarine landscape, bordered by the Tregothnan Estate, home to Cornwall’s largest historic garden.

The property carries cultural resonance, once hosting the surrealist circle of Roland Penrose, Lee Miller, Max Ernst and Man Ray. Now offered at £2m with Jonathan Cunliffe, Lambe Creek House combines natural setting, architectural character and artistic legacy.

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