Just a few meters off the English south coast lies the tiny island of Towan. Located near Newquay, Cornwall the 80-foot high rocky island is the location of a charming cottage known as “The House In The Sea”. Accessible by the only privately owned suspension bridge in the UK, the three-bedroom house now serves as a holiday rental.
Towan Island first sold at auction in 1838 to the Billing brothers. An enterprising family who acquired land at every opportunity that arose.
Prior to 1900 the island was used to keep chickens and later used for religious services. The top of the island being reached by a pathway cut into the rock. The suspension bridge connecting the island to the mainland wasn’t constructed in 1902.
In 1910 a wealthy Canadian built the house on the island, over the next 90 years the property only changed hands a few times. Then in 2001, the house was snapped up by Lord and Lady Long.
However, the slippy rock steps, suspension bridge and Newquay’s party culture which would see drunken revellers on the beach below at all times of night, began to wear on the Long’s.
Lord and Lady Long sent a letter to the council threatening to sue if an end wasn’t put to the noise. Bonfires on the beach were made illegal and excessive numbers were banned from congregating there at night.
Even so, after 11 years of ownership, the Long’s sold the property
Towan Island first sold at auction in 1838 to the Billing brothers. An enterprising family who acquired land at every opportunity that arose.
Prior to 1900 the island was used to keep chickens and later used for religious services. The top of the island being reached by a pathway cut into the rock. The suspension bridge connecting the island to the mainland wasn’t constructed in 1902.
In 1910 a wealthy Canadian built the house on the island, over the next 90 years the property only changed hands a few times. Then in 2001, the house was snapped up by Lord and Lady Long.
However, the slippy rock steps, suspension bridge and Newquay’s party culture which would see drunken revellers on the beach below at all times of night, began to wear on the Long’s.
Lord and Lady Long sent a letter to the council threatening to sue if an end wasn’t put to the noise. Bonfires on the beach were made illegal and excessive numbers were banned from congregating there at night.
Even so, after 11 years of ownership, the Long’s sold the property
