A beachfront house with 10 bedrooms has gone on the market for £1.25 million – and it comes with its own monkey sanctuary.
Set atop a cliff with stunning views out to sea in St. Martin-by-Looe in Cornwall is the coastal retreat, but buyers will get more than just a summer home.
While Murrayton House, a Grade II-listed cottage dating back to 1856, is beautiful in its own right, the site is also home to the Wild Futures Charity.
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The sanctuary for primates has been operating since 1964, and the current owners are specifically looking for someone who will allow them to continue their work and stay on site.
It is currently home to 29 monkeys, nearly all of whom have been rescued from the UK primate pet trade, and all require specialist care.
Listing pictures show the grounds, spanning 10 acres, and the large enclosure, with ample space for the monkeys to swing and play.
The house itself spans 5,434sq ft and is “in need of improvement”, with dated décor and furnishings across the 10 bedrooms and five bathrooms.
The property also comes with multiple outbuildings, which have been used for accommodating staff and volunteers.
Meanwhile, a long private drive of 500 yards leads to a large car park for visitors.
The sanctuary is currently closed for the 2025 season due to financial constraints, with the charity saying they “cannot afford to open our doors to the public” and are instead focusing their efforts on the monkeys in their care.
A spokesperson for Wild Futures told Luxury Property News: “We want to stay where we are as we want to continue our vital work, and provide a home for life for rescued monkeys – something that we have been doing for the last 60 years.”
Should the new owner not allow the charity to remain, they are hopeful the buyer will allow a “reasonable delay” to allow for them to seek alternative arrangements for accommodating the monkeys.
Wild Futures was founded in 1964 by Len Williams, father of classical guitarist John Williams, as a cooperative to care for rescued woolly monkeys.
The organisation has evolved into a leading primate welfare charity, rescuing, educating and campaigning for primates.
The property is currently available with Scott Parry Associates for £1.25 million.
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