A cottage perched on a clifftop in one of the UK's most sought after coastal destinations has been put on the market at £1.5million.

Down End Cottage takes the term 'detached' to new heights as it stands alone with uninterrupted 180-degree panoramic ocean views, offering its owners ultimate seclusion and privacy.

The four-bedroom bungalow sits within half-an-acre of private land, and offers access to a stretch of the South West Coast Path between the fishing village of Polperro and Talland Bay in south Cornwall.

The 630-mile path starts in Somerset and runs along the coastline of Exmoor, continuing adjacent to the sea as it enters North Devon and then Cornwall. It ends at Dorset's Poole Harbour.

However, the path is invisible from the white-washed property, while walkers remain oblivious to the house above them due to its positioning and surrounding wild shrubbery.

Estate agents John Bray, who are selling the property, said the cottage is 'completely private and seemingly suspended between sea and sky'.

A spokesperson said: 'Few waterfront properties can rival the sheer magnificence of this remarkable coastal setting.

'It is a place of rare beauty and quiet seclusion, it offers an opportunity that is increasingly rare and impossible to replicate.'

Down End Cottage takes the term 'detached' to new heights as it stands alone with uninterrupted 180-degree panoramic ocean views of the English Channel

The white-washed four-bedroom bungalow dates back to the 1920s and sits within half-an-acre of private land

Dating back to the 1920s, the property has been well-looked after over the last century.

Many Cornish cottages were originally built by local fishermen, farmers and miners of the region. They were designed to withstand the harsh weather conditions of the coast.

The current owners bought the cottage in 2019 and lived in it as their permanent home, despite the region's association with being a holiday home destination.

Down End Cottage spans across 1,924 square feet, with an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen and breakfast room, two bathrooms, three double rooms and a smaller fourth bedroom or study.

New owners could start their day walking out onto a terrace overlooking the English Channel from their bedroom, separated by floor-to-ceiling sliding doors.

They also could take in the scenery from another terrace, as well as a garden room with doors looking out onto the sea.

There is also a well, gardens, a detached double garage and parking for up to four cars.

Walking a few minutes in one direction leads to a hidden sandy bathing spot at Lekerock Cove and onto Talland Bay.

Meanwhile, the picturesque fishing village of Polperro is less than a mile in the opposite direction, with cottages that cling to steep hillsides around the harbour.

During the late 18th century and early 19th century, the village was involved in the smuggling trade with boats darting back-and-forth from France.

New owners could start their day walking out onto a terrace overlooking the sea from their bedroom, separated by floor-to-ceiling sliding doors

Down End Cottage spans across 1,924-square-foot of accommodation, which includes a sitting room

Potential owners could also take in the scenery from their kitchen and breakfast room, with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors looking out onto the English Channel

Josephine Ashby from John Bray Estates said: 'This is a property that seems lost in time; it's hard to believe that such a place can exist.

'The last time it sold, in 2019, the sale went to sealed bids. I'd be surprised if we don't have multiple buyers for this extraordinary property.

'The plot, the position and the single-storey footprint combine to offer significant potential for a project, subject to the necessary planning consents.

'But equally, Down End Cottage could suit a buyer who would love it exactly the way it is now.'