£1m Cornwall home perched on rock comes complete with its own bridge

A property perched on a big chunk of granite that comes with a private suspension bridge is all you need to get away from it all - but you'll need to stump up £1million to get your hands on it.

The 1930s house has been put on sale by its owners, Lord and Lady Long, who say they are struggling to cope with the 100m (30ft) bridge.

‘This is one of the most incredible spots,’ said 83-year-old Viscount Long, who bought the unusual property as a holiday home for £500,000 in 2001.

The rock is surrounded by the sea when the tide is in and the home’s terracing follows the path of the Sun throughout the day.

The house on Towan Island at Newquay, Cornwall, is being sold by estate agent Sarah Lillicrap, who said: ‘It must be one of the most photographed homes in the country.

‘The bridge is an amazing structure but, as I understand it, Lord Long is ready for something with a slightly more accessible front door.

‘The bridge was built in 1901 and is the only privately owned suspension bridge in the country.

‘There is a small garden and a terrace so you can follow the Sun around all day.’

Past owners include Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge, inventor of the spark plug. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is thought to have visited the house.

‘It is an iconic property and there has been a great deal of interest in it,’ added Ms Lillicrap.

Source: Metro

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