Homes fit for an MP

Summercourt, Newquay. This three-bedder, built in 2000, is just 19 minutes by car from Gilbert’s constituency office in St Austell, meaning it would cost the thrifty politician just £2.58 in fuel to get there each day. It has a refitted kitchen and gas central heating and double glazing. Local facilities include a public house, general store, post office, primary school, garage and a florist. It’s on the market for £189,950.
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Edgcumbe Avenue, Newquay. If our MP fancies something a bit smaller he might opt for this light and airy first floor flat. Located just 300 yards from Heron tennis centre and Tolcarne beach the sporty Gilbert would have no excuse for not getting in shape. It has two bedrooms, one of which could be converted into an office, a fully fitted kitchen and a balcony – perfect for a post-constituency surgery glass of vino. The flat is not in a chain so the seller is ready to move when he is. Cost: £169,950.
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Pentire, Newquay. This £199,950 two-bed semi is half a mile from Newquay town centre and a stone’s throw from the surfers paradise of Fistral beach. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac it offers a retreat from the hustle and bustle of London where the MP can catch up on case work. It has a sizeable kitchen, a garage and well-maintained gardens, and one of the bedrooms offers panoramic views of National Trust farmland.
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Trencreek, Newquay. This cute two-bed bungalow is located in a hamlet two miles from the centre of town. It has a secluded south-facing garden where Gilbert can soak up the Cornish rays in summer, and there is parking for two cars should he have guests. The cash-conserving MP will enjoy the night storage heater, but the house might need some renovating before he moves in. On the market for £199,000.
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Trevenson Road, Newquay. If Gilbert fancies something modern, this two-bedder could be for him. Situated on a fashionable new development it offers first-time buyers the opportunity to put a personal stamp on their home. The master bedroom is ensuite, there’s a fitted kitchen, and gardens to the front and rear. It’s close to the beach and just a short drive from the airport. Cost: £184,995.
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Mount Wise, Newquay. This tastefully-modernised £184,950 mid-terrace is seven minutes walk from the local cinema, one of Gilbert’s favourite past times. It has stunning sea views, a separate dining room for entertaining, and a conservatory. Outside is a small garden and a covered parking space. There are three bedrooms, but the separate toilet and bathroom may be worth knocking through.
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