A beach house in Cornwall, designed by architect Alex Michaelis, who is known for his work on the celebrity-favored Soho Farmhouse, has been put on the market for £2.5 million. Michaelis purchased the property in 2009 and transformed the site, which previously held a 15th-century cottage, into a four-bedroom holiday home.
Dubbed Little Cottage, the residence is situated on Praa Sands beach, within Cornwall’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The design features a minimalist, modern aesthetic across two floors. The interior includes a spacious living area with a log burner and underfloor heating. The kitchen is equipped with modern amenities, and the four bedrooms each have ensuites. Three of the bedrooms offer sea views, and the bathrooms are designed to provide ocean vistas directly from the bath.
The property listing describes it as occupying 'one of Cornwall's most spectacular frontline positions' with 'breathtaking panoramic views across Mount's Bay and the Atlantic Ocean'.
The house incorporates a sculptural staircase with slitted windows beneath a roof light, a design element inspired by a seashell. Michaelis is a co-founder of the architecture practice Michaelis Boyd, which has been involved in the design of multiple Soho House projects since 1995, including the original Soho House in London and Soho Farmhouse, as well as international locations like Soho House Berlin and Soho House LA.