Boasting a tranquil bay, scenic cliffs perfect for a long coastal walk and multi-million pound homes tucked away from prying eyes, a modest Cornish village is fast becoming a coveted celebrity enclave.
Located just six kilometers north of Newquay, the unspoiled bay of Mawgan Porth on Cornwall’s rugged north coast is a favorite with surfers and locals alike who appreciate its stunning sandy beaches and breathtaking scenery. breath.
But after it’s revealed that Aquaman star Jason Momoa has become the latest star to try to snap up a swanky home here, it’s starting to become clear why locals have dubbed it ‘Hollywood’. -on-Sea”.
If rumors that the 44-year-old actor is about to buy a house on the cliffs that he “fell in love” with while filming nearby are true, he could bump into Cate Blanchett, Jason Statham and Stanley Tucci at the village pub or supermarket.
So what is it made Mawgan Porth (or Porth Maugan, which translates to “St Mawgan’s Cove” in Cornish), so popular with the Hollywood elite?
Pictured: Mawgan Porth in Cornwall, which locals have dubbed ‘Hollywood-on-Sea’
Neighbours: Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett, 54, has a vacation home in the same village as Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
To relocate? Aquaman star Jason Momoa, 44, is the latest star to snap up a posh mansion in the picturesque Cornish village of Mawgan Porth, near Newquay.
An overview of where Mawgan Porth is just four miles from Newquay
Locals take particular pride in the fact that Mawgan Porth remains largely undeveloped, which can make it an unspoilt paradise for celebrities.
An area of outstanding natural beauty with little development, Mawgan Porth considers itself to be “Cornwall’s best kept secret”.
It has also developed a close-knit and friendly community that can attract those who don’t want to stand out and go unnoticed.
The seaside village’s perfect surf conditions have probably also won over stars from California’s beaches.
In 2021, a source revealed that Oscar-winning actress Cate, 54, had acquired property in the town – estimated to be worth over £2million – and her agent later confirmed the news was true.
A source told MailOnline: ‘Mawgan Porth talk is Cate bought a house here!’
Cate’s PR rep simply said ‘yes’ when asked if she was set to become Mawgan Porth’s first star resident.
She was reportedly the first celebrity to buy property there.
Since then, she is believed to have been followed by Hollywood star Jamie Dornan, known for his starring role as Christian Gray in the ‘Fifty Shades’ film series.
Hollywood actor and foodie Stanley Tucci also lives in the quaint Cornish village.
Snatch star Jason Statham joined Blanchett and Tucci in Mawgan Porth
Located just six kilometers north of Newquay, the seaside town is a favorite with surfers who line its stunning sandy beaches.
On the Market: Jason Momoa was spotted by locals staring at a clifftop home that locals have dubbed Hollywood-on-Sea.
Just months after it was revealed Blanchett was living there, one fan couldn’t believe it when he spotted Dornan at a local gas station.
Alongside a selfie of her and Jamie, she wrote on Instagram: “Went for fuel and thought it was not possible, but it was Mr. Gray himself! “(sic)
Rumor has it that he also acquired a house in the village. Snatch and Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels star Jason Statham and model wife Rosie Huntington Whiteley, from neighboring Devon.
Actor Stanley Tucci – an avowed foodie who would no doubt adore Cornwall’s culinary delights – is also said to have bought a house in Mawgan Porth with his wife Felicity Blunt – sister of his Devil Wears Prada co-star Emily Blunt.
In 2021, the The American star revealed that he had taken a “road trip to Cornwall”.
He told his Instagram followers he was enjoying his ‘Tucci eggplant parmagiana’ while taking in the views of the West Country.
Actress Imogen Stubbs and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin are also said to have bought properties in the village.
The small village of Mawgan Porth was also the home of the famous German sculptor Faust Lang from 1936 to 1949.
When news broke that Momoa was planning to move there, a local suggested he “fell in love” with the pace of life in the scenic area after filming his hit movie in DC in neighboring Devon.
They added: “These types of homes are being transformed into the luxury places you see on Grand Designs, so he can make them extra special. Mawgan says Jason will be the next big star to move in.
With a number of daily flights between Newquay Airport and Heathrow and designated helicopter landing areas, international travel is easier than ever for the rich and famous traveling from afar to their Cornish hideaway.
But while some are “excited” to get on with daily chores and find themselves shopping in the supermarket next to the DC superhero, not all locals are thrilled to see celebrities descend on the village.
Some argue that in addition to the housing crisis, the influx of vacation rentals, second home owners and celebrities moving to the area is making it even more difficult for younger generations to stay.
Jamie Dornan, pictured at the EE Bafta Awards earlier this year, also owns a house in the town, which stands for Morgan’s Cove in Cornish,
What their film millions could buy: This six-bedroom mansion overlooking the beach is on the market for £2,250,000
This Cornish farmhouse has been put up for sale for £1,200,000
Fit for a Bond villain, this detached 12-bedroom, 10-bathroom property is on the market for £2,900,000.
According to census data, Cornwall is the UK’s most popular destination for second homes, with 6,080 holiday homes used by 14,230 people.
Indeed, owners of second homes could soon be forced to pay twice the amount of council tax as the government prepares to give local authorities more powers to search holiday homes.
More than 100,000 holiday owners are set to see their bills rise at the first opportunity, including in tourist hotspots in Devon, Lake District, Norfolk and Cornwall, which have already approved the change.
