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Falmouth & Penryn are...

  • situated in the South West corner of Cornwall
  • base for a port on the River Fal which has the third deepest natural harbour in the world
  • a seat of learning with almost 5,000 students
  • an ideal base for exploring Cornwall
  • home to a number of quays, famous anchorages and marinas
  • location of a National Maritime Museum which is at Events Square, Falmouth
  • home to a maritime rescue co-ordination centre and numerous famous maritime landmarks

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Glendurgan, Trebah and other fabulous gardens are major attractions for Falmouth and Penryn Falmouth and Penryn have a rich maritime history, with numerous anchorages and marinas Falmouth and Penryn is home to about 5,000 students, with many based at Tremough campus

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Falmouth & Penryn in detail

  • There are pockets of property here which are reserved for the mega-rich or famous (or both) and the last decade has seen prices rocket
  • A milestone was reached in 2007 with a single home sale soaring past previous records (by some margin) to £3m with nearby property up around the £3/4 million mark
  • Helford Passage boasts the most expensive road in the south west... while sea front homes in Falmouth go for more than £1million
  • For sky high prices you'll get out-of-this world property though, with all the bells and whistles you would expect from popular coastal Cornish towns
  • Note that you may find yourself bidding against out of town and global buyers not just locals and news of a new marina is adding more to the appeal of Falmouth in particular
  • For the average buyer, you need to know that Falmouth and Penryn are about a mile apart and are attractive towns offering quality family accommodation, student lets and fine waterfront properties with sea views
  • You'll find a property to suit your pocket, but expect to pay for the views (coast and rural) and barn conversions, bungalows and cottages tend to get snapped up quickly. Otherwise, there's the full range of styles and prices so just keep searching
  • Both towns are popular among retired people, those seeking second homes and families
  • There's plenty of space, so homes often come with good sized gardens - and you can grow almost anything in the mild climate. Palms are obviously popular
  • There's a mix of new build estates in both Penryn and Falmouth with the former offering more choice for flats and the latter bigger family homes including modern estates
  • If you can't afford a house, buy a houseboat. There are options for everyone!
  • 'Affordable' homes are being built so that more locals can get into the housing chain
  • Falmouth offers some beautiful granite cottages and chic waterfront flats, while Penryn's highlights include terraced town centre houses and traditional cottages alongside plenty of new-build detached and link properties
  • Falmouth is the larger of the two, with a population of around 21,000 to Penryn's 10,000
  • 6,000 students should be in residence by the end of 2008, with the main focus on Penryn and a high incidence of multiple occupancy letting properties can be found here
  • View house prices in Falmouth and Penryn
  • With a total population of around 30,000 you'll find this fascinating... 6,000 students are expected to be in residence by the end of 2008 which is a huge boost to the numbers!
  • Penryn is home to University College Falmouth, Tremough Campus and parts of Exeter University. There is a university campus in Falmouth
  • Schools in Falmouth and Penryn are run by Cornwall County Council
  • Secondary schools include Falmouth School, Falmouth and Penryn College
  • Falmouth is home to the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, known as The Poly
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  • Carrick District Council owns and operates around 8 car parks in Falmouth and district
  • The nearest airport to Falmouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport
  • Falmouth is the largest ports in Cornwall and is a regular stop off for cruise liners
  • Tourists and commuters in Falmouth can make use of its unusual Ponsharden Park and Float service
  • Falmouth train station is on a branch line from Truro, which is on the main line between Penzance and Paddington
  • The A394 runs between Helston and Falmouth, a 12-mile journey that takes about 20 minutes
  • Falmouth is at the southern end of the A39 which runs through north Cornwall and links to the A30. It takes about 2h20m to travel the 100 miles to Exeter from Falmouth
  • There are a number of marinas in and around Falmouth and Mylor and while there are plentiful swing moorings you'll be hard pressed to get one. There's a waiting list for moorings in Falmouth and expect a queue to get onto the waiting list!
  • Tourist and visitor attractions in the area include the National Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle in Falmouth and its twin across the Carrick Roads, St Mawes Castle
  • Natural attractions include Falmouth's three main beaches Castle, Gyllyngvase, Swanpool with Maenporth a couple of miles away, as well as sailing in Carrick Roads and the Fal Estuary
  • Falmouth Tourist Information Centre is on the Prince of Wales Pier
  • Falmouth's Princess Pavilion presents a year-round schedule of music, drama, variety and festivals
  • Falmouth has a seafront road looking out into the bay
  • The famous St Antony Lighthouse is a gateway to the Carrick Roads
  • Falmouth and Penryn offer an exciting mix of specialist outlets to well known high street brands
  • Falmouth and Penryn are a boater's have so expect to see all the top brand sailing gear, chandlers and marine shops
  • Both offer cafes, restaurants and hotels selling a variety of foods, including traditional Cornish cuisine - don't forget to try some clotted cream or a Cornish pasty!
  • Falmouth is aiming to become a Fairtrade Town
  • Florence Nightingale, known as The Lady of the Lamp, visited Falmouth and stayed at the Greenbank Hotel
  • When author Kenneth Grahame was staying at the Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth in 1907 he started writing stories in the form of letters to his son - these tales went on to become The Wind in the Willows
  • Winston Graham, author of Poldark, set his novel The Forgotten Story in Falmouth
  • Nearby Helford is home to Frenchman's Creek made famous by author Daphne du Maurier
  • Huge crowds turned out in Falmouth to welcome home the now Dame Ellen MacArthur after she sailed solo round the world in record time in 2005
  • Falmouth was first to receive the news of Nelson's victory at Trafalgar and his death
  • Falmouth Town Football Club, South West Peninsula League, Bickland Water Road, Falmouth, TR11 4PB
  • Falmouth Rugby Football Club, Tribute Cornwall/Devon League, The Recreation Ground, Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth, TR11 2EQ
  • Falmouth Sailing Regatta Week, organised by the Port of Falmouth Sailing Association