From Cornwall to Somerset, there has been a welcome surge of activity in the market for coastal and country houses, reflected in the launch of some notable West Country properties in Country Life this week. The most dramatic of all comes via Ian Lillicrap of Truro-based agents Lillicrap Chilcott, who seeks ‘offers over £4 million’ for the The Gate House , near Mavagissey in Cornwall.

This celebrated Grade II-listed house sits atop Chapel Point, and is one of three remarkable coastal houses that were designed and built by the Arts-and-Crafts architect John A. Campbell between 1934 and 1939.

A 1987 advert in Country Life for The Gate House at Chapel Point near Mevagissey. At the time, Ian Lillicrap worked at joint-agents Miller, and almost 40 years on he is again involved in the sale. (

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