A detailed model village in scenic Polperro, Cornwall is for sale at £710k including a 3-bed home, mini harbour, railway and folklore exhibit attracting thousands yearly. A detailed model village in scenic Polperro, Cornwall is for sale at £710k including a 3-bed home, mini harbour, railway and folklore exhibit attracting thousands yearly.

You can buy an entire VILLAGE for £700,000 in Cornish beauty spot – but there’s a TINY catch

A detailed model village in scenic Polperro, Cornwall is for sale at £710k including a 3-bed home, mini harbour, railway and folklore exhibit attracting thousands yearly.

You can now buy an entire village for just £710,000 in a stunning Cornish seaside village – but there’s a small catch.

Nestled on the south coast, with a population of just 1,500 and jaw-dropping scenery, is the charming fishing village of Polperro.

And while a property there would be enviable by most people’s standards, the latest home to hit the market is even more exciting: a model scale version of the village.

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The Model Village was constructed back in the early 1950s, built to a scale of 1/24 as a replica of the area.

A detailed model village in scenic Polperro, Cornwall is for sale at £710k including a 3-bed home, mini harbour, railway and folklore exhibit attracting thousands yearly.
A view of Model Village (Polperro). (Jam Press/Carla Jones Estate Agents)

It includes the scenic harbour, beach, church, dozens of shops and houses, and even a mini model village.

The spot has become a popular attraction in its own right, and is now looking for a new owner, as reported by Luxury Property News.

Pictures of the listing show the incredibly intricate indoor-outdoor model, showing a miniature version of the seaside village outside.

A detailed model village in scenic Polperro, Cornwall is for sale at £710k including a 3-bed home, mini harbour, railway and folklore exhibit attracting thousands yearly.
Exterior of Model Village (Polperro). (Jam Press/Carla Jones Estate Agents)

Sail boats drift down the ‘sea’ and beautiful cottages are dotted around the overlooking hillside.

There are even little model locals dotted around.

The space also includes a model railway, and ‘Land Of Legend’ – an area providing insight into Cornish folklore derived from tales of pirates and smugglers in the 19th century.

A detailed model village in scenic Polperro, Cornwall is for sale at £710k including a 3-bed home, mini harbour, railway and folklore exhibit attracting thousands yearly.
A view of Model Village (Polperro). (Jam Press/Carla Jones Estate Agents)

The attraction is said to draw in thousands of visitors a year, with the current prices being £4 for adults, £3 for children and £3.50 for seniors.

Located in the heart of Polperro, the model village comes with a three-bedroom home with a sun terrace to soak in the popular summer months.

A door leads into the owner’s accommodation alongside the model village, which comprises two bathrooms, a large kitchen, and a cosy living room to kick back and relax after a long day of welcoming visitors to the attraction.

A detailed model village in scenic Polperro, Cornwall is for sale at £710k including a 3-bed home, mini harbour, railway and folklore exhibit attracting thousands yearly.
Interior of the three-bedroom home (the new owners accommodation). (Jam Press/Carla Jones Estate Agents)

The listing, held by Carla Jones Estate Agents, reads: “Have you ever dreamed of owning an entire Village?

“Well now you can with the sale of The Model Village in Polperro, coming to the market for the first time in many years.

“The intricate and impressive model village of Polperro includes, dozens of houses, shops, its own harbour and even a mini model village.

A detailed model village in scenic Polperro, Cornwall is for sale at £710k including a 3-bed home, mini harbour, railway and folklore exhibit attracting thousands yearly.
Interior of the three-bedroom home (the new owners accommodation). (Jam Press/Carla Jones Estate Agents)

“For years, visitors and locals alike have enjoyed the quirky village in both its forms.”

Polperro itself is a bustling area complete with numerous cafes, restaurants, and all the fresh fish seafood fans can eat.

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A detailed model village in scenic Polperro, Cornwall is for sale at £710k including a 3-bed home, mini harbour, railway and folklore exhibit attracting thousands yearly.
(Jam Press/Carla Jones Estate Agents)

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