Row over the lord's will culminates in £16m sale of Trevalga's Hamlet.

A medieval hamlet in Cornwall called Trevalga has been sold in a controversial move following a dispute over the will of the estate's previous owner. The hamlet, situated between Tintagel and Boscastle, was sold for an estimated £16m, according to a local councillor who spoke to the BBC. The late owner, Gerald Curgenven, had left the estate to a trust when he passed away in 1959, with the instructions that any profits should go to his school in Wiltshire. However, residents were unhappy with the sale as they believed it went against Curgenven's dying wishes and feared eviction. The property agent Savills has now confirmed that the estate has been purchased by Castle Lane Securities Ltd, which is part of the William Pears Group. The sale price has not been made public, but the councillor mentioned that it was sold for just under £16m. The residents have expressed their concerns about the potential redevelopment of the hamlet and the possibility of being displaced, highlighting the importance of ensuring that they can remain in their homes. The BBC has reached out to the William Pears Group for comment on the matter.