It's ship shape! Kate Winslet's former Cornish holiday home - complete with Titanic-style windows - goes on sale for £400,000

Kate Winslet was just 22 when she was catapulted to superstardom in Titanic - and what better way to celebrate her success than to splash out on a holiday home?

The bolthole of the now 40-year-old's choosing was a stunning four-bedroom, Japanese-style home in the village of Angarrack on the the Cornish coast.

The actress bought the 1,364sqft property for £200,000 with her then husband Jim Threapleton in 1998 and sold up after they split in 2001 for £250,000.

As well as the strong Japanese influence, some of the features at the stunning four-bedroom home have a nautical feel - perhaps a nod to Kate's Titanic fame. The slanting skylights in the main living are (pictured above) give the space a maritime touch 

Kate Winslet bought the property in 1998 for £200,000 with her then husband Jim Threapleton and sold after they split in 2001 for £250,000

Kate bought the stunning four-bedroom, Japanese-style home in the village of Angarrack on the Cornish coast after her Titanic success

The beautiful home, designed by local architect Barrie Briscoe, is now back on the market with estate agents The Modern House for £400,000.

Reminiscent of a traditional Japanese tea houses, the property has a wrap-around deck and a timber bridge leading to landscaped garden.

As well as the strong Japanese influence, some of the features also have an element of the nautical about them - perhaps a nod to Kate's Titanic fame.

The slanting skylights in the main living give the space a maritime feel. And in one of the bedrooms, a heavy-duty rope wrapped round the bottom of a pillar also adds a marine touch.

Surrounded by forests, the home is the perfect secluded spot for a superstar but the refreshingly laid-back decor is less typically A-list. 

The open-plan kitchen may not boast the highest spec gadgets but the beautiful views more than make up for it

The home is arranged over three floors. Downstairs the double-height open plan kitchen / dining / living room is flooded with light

Reminiscent of a traditional Japanese tea houses, the property has a wrap-around deck and a timber bridge leading to landscaped garden

Surrounded by forests, the home is the perfect secluded spot for a superstar but the refreshingly laid-back decor is less typically A-list

When Kate owned the property rumour has it she had a doorstop in the shape of the famous the world's most famous ship - complete with an inscription of her name. 

The home is arranged over three floors. Downstairs the double-height open plan kitchen / dining / living room is flooded with light.

Upstairs, the master bedroom suite incorporates a walk-in wardrobe and basic en suite bathroom.

The lower ground floor is accessed externally and is set out as a separate, self-contained studio apartment with a kitchen area and bathroom (complete with a Japanese bath).

The village of Angarrack, is within easy driving distance of some of Britain’s best beaches and a 20-minute drive from St Ives,

Designed by local architect Barrie Briscoe, the beautiful home is now on sale with estate agents The Modern House for £400,000

When Kate owned the property rumour has it she had a doorstop in the shape of the famous the world's most famous ship

In one of the bedrooms, (pictured) a heavy-duty rope wrapped round the bottom of a pillar also adds a marine touch

Simplicity: One of the four bedrooms at the Cornwall property where Kate would come with her ex husband and first daughter, Mia

The home is beautifully designed but there's nothing lavish about the interior. The bathroom, pictured, features basic white sanitaryware

On sale with estate agents The Modern House www.themodernhouse.com) for £400,000