Cornish homes have staycation factor

UK property developer Acorn Blue is experiencing increased interest in its beachfront developments in Newquay and Watergate Bay on the stunning Cornish coast, as more people are taking advantage of ‘staycations’, the new trend of taking a holiday in the UK rather than abroad due to the credit crunch.

With the pound losing value against the Euro and Britain in a recession, more of us are staying at home this summer and opting for holidays in the UK. According to the website travelsupermarket.com, seaside resorts are faring particularly well. Internet searches for Devon and Cornwall's coasts are up by 75% in June compared with the same period last year, and leading resorts Brighton, Torquay and Newquay are all experiencing increased visitor levels.

This surge in holidaymakers has also had a knock on effect on the property market as they seek to make visits more permanent. This trend has been strengthened by second home purchasers being put off buying overseas by the strong Euro, falling house prices and fewer flights – all knock on effects from the global downturn.

Nicola Markham, Acorn Blue Sales Director, comments: “Newquay has enjoyed a busy summer so far and we have witnessed a marked increase in the number of holidaymakers looking to buy a second home here. As families continue to tighten their belts it is likely that we may see more and more people opting to take breaks on home turf and I expect the staycation home trend is here to stay."

Markham continues: “Anyone looking for a holiday home in Cornwall we have a great collection of contemporary apartments and penthouses which offer stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. With record demand for UK holiday ‘staycations’, the investment appeal for buy-to-lets is also soaring as savvy buyers look to secure long-term assets. These are properties with universal appeal.”

Acorn Blue is currently marketing a range of properties overlooking Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay, both located on the stunning North Cornish coastline.

Zinc comprises 52 modern, stylish apartments offering high internal specification and benefiting from an excellent beachfront location with the majority of apartments offering stunning views of Fistral Beach and Newquay Golf Course or the Atlantic Ocean.

Designed by Lacey Hickie Caley Architects, Zinc is a landmark development that takes its inspiration from Miami’s South Beach district.

Completed in May 2009 homes are ready to move into to, prices start at £250,000 for a two bedroom apartment ranging to £470, 000 for a penthouse. Many purchasers have taken advantage of the current staycation trend by letting out apartments to holiday makers.

Pearl is a boutique development comprising 14 two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses also overlooking Fistral Beach in Newquay. The development has a striking curvature exterior outlined by glass balconies, apartments are large and provide light and airy living spaces. Pearl is due for the completion next month, prices start from £385,000 for a two bedroom apartment.

For an off plan option Whitehouse is a collection of 10 one, two and three bedroom apartments situated in the heart of fashionable Watergate Bay. This part conversion, part new build sits in extensive naturally landscaped gardens. Currently under construction, Whitehouse is due for completion in February 2010. Prices start from £250,000 for a one-bedroom apartment ranging to £770,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

For further information on the above properties and Acorn Blue, log onto acornblue.co.uk.