Bungalow overlooking Poldark beach sells for £420K

The bungalow sold for £23,000 more than the guide price

A one-bed bungalow overlooking a beach featured in BBC TV drama Poldark has been sold for more than £420,000.

The chalet-style bungalow called Porthscylla, which sits above Porthcurno beach, went for £423,000 on Wednesday in an online sale that began on Monday.

The property was sold with 0.8 hectares (1.9 acres) of mostly cliff land and permission in principle for demolition and replacement.

Clive Emson auctioneers, which ran the sale, had placed a guide price on the property of £395,000.

Aidan Turner as Ross Poldark and Eleanor Tomlinson as Demelza in the BBC TV drama Poldark

Speaking on behalf of the auctioneers, Katie Semmens said: "There's not many places you can stay where you've got Porthcurno on your doorstep as a beach and Minack Theatre as your neighbour."

The bungalow was sold with permission in principle for demolition and replacement