STRIKING The Balance

There is no doubt that the market is calmer, offering a better balance of instructions and agreed sales. It has returned to more traditional levels, building strength over the winter months as we head towards the spring and summer. After significant and successive uplifts in values over the past three years, this is as expected, but properties in prime positions in North Cornwall continue to break new levels.

Habits formed during the pandemic years have stuck and more flexibility in where some of us can work continues to make Cornwall an ever-popular place to be. As humans, we are naturally predisposed to be optimistic, and the magnetic draw of the coast continues to attract buyers and holidaymakers, as all of us seek to balance life as best we can. ‘Carpe Diem’ varies enormously among Cornwall’s fan base, but whatever it means to you personally, there has never been more opportunity to unwind, relax and embrace the beauty of north Cornwall. Take your pick from a growing range of early morning yoga classes, sunset saunas by the sea, and a plethora of water sports, as well as world-class golf, beaches, and ever-changing coastal walks, all washed down by locally produced and award-winning food and drink. There is no doubt that Cornwall offers a unique place to stop, breathe and relax. A place to bring the family together to enjoy those special, sometimes all too fleeting, moments. A place to redress the balance.

As a firm, we too are constantly trying to find the balance of providing the best service we can in a predominantly holiday home fuelled area, while ensuring that the focus remains on community, affordability and supporting those within the county that need it - as best we can. That is why we are supporting the Wadebridge Sports & Leisure Centre (page 39) and Camel Estuary Youth Sailing (page 40) this year and why we continue to work closely with the Cornwall Community Foundation (page 48), which not only generates and circulates invaluable funds for those in need within the county, at the same time as raising awareness of a very different landscape away from the heady coastal hotspots.

We hope you enjoy this latest edition of Salt Magazine and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Josephine Ashby, Managing Partner, JB Estates

A Country Residence

The Farmhouse, Mesmear Nr Polzeath

4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms

Straight out of The Good Life, The Farmhouse is an immaculate 4-bedroom detached house peacefully located just moments from the North Cornwall coast and Polzeath beach. Situated within the grounds of Mesmear, with an outdoor gym and shared use of a heated swimming pool, the property is set in 1.68 acres of farmland and has been restored to exacting standards. The Farmhouse represents a unique opportunity to secure a versatile and prime property in an idyllic countryside position. Further land and lots are also available by separate negotiation.

Guide Price £1.75m

Johnbrayestates.co.uk