House For Sale £1,850,000
St. Ives, Cornwall TR26

A rare opportunity to acquire one of the few detached properties steeped in history in central St Ives with a large private walled garden, incredible sea views and parking for 2-3 cars.

Location

Cornwall’s unique character comes from its historic landscape and some 400 miles of spectacular coastline. This unique property occupies a magnificent setting in an elevated position only minutes’ walk from the centre of town with views over harbour and bay beyond
Home to the landmark Tate St Ives Gallery (built in 1993) and the famous Barbara Hepworth Museum, St Ives is bordered by three beautiful sandy beaches which are repeatedly voted among the best in the British Isles, one particularly for surfing. Set against the colourful backdrop
of the working fishing harbour, the turquoise waters of St. Ives have attracted artists since the 19th century due to its renowned clarity of light. The town, with winding cobbled streets, is also a ‘foodie’ destination packed with numerous restaurants, pubs and cafes all offering excellent fare including the award-winning Porthminster Beach Café and Source Kitchen which was recently featured on Rick Steins Cornwall TV show.

At nearby Lelant, overlooking the Hayle Estuary there is a spectacular links golf course with views stretching up towards Godrevy Lighthouse. A scenic branch railway line links Carbis Bay and St. Ives with the main London-Penzance line at nearby St. Erth.

Description

The property was built in 1812 for the local Mayor and over the years has attracted some noteworthy guests especially artists, such as, potter Bernard Leach, sculptor Barbara Hepworth and painter Ben Nicholson, as it was the perfect “party house”. This spacious family home is right in the centre of St Ives, built on land separating the harbour from Porthmeor Beach affording outstanding views from every window. The property has been renovated and refurbished by the current owners to an exceptional standard retaining its character and style and making the most of the wonderful light-quality of St Ives.

Entering though the French Doors from the first floor terrace into the open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room. This is a stunningly light room with 2 large Box Bay windows with far reaching views over the harbour and beyond. The flooring is Antique Elm. The kitchen, to the left has gloss white units, antique gold tiles and granite a work surfaces and is well equipped with an integrated Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Wine Fridge and a Stoves Sterling Range Cooker with induction hob. There is also a modern “Contura” Woodburner for those cooler nights.

Leading from the open plan living area is an inner hallway with a staircase leading to the upper floor and a cloak room area, then leading into a separate WC and utility /shower room with vintage tiled floor and window shutters. There is a large walk in shower providing facilities for the bedroom on the floor above and behind bespoke doors is a utility area with both a washing machine and tumble drier and sink unit.

Stairs lead up to the top floor bedroom with both dressing room and walk in wardrobe. There is also a Dormer Window “Crow’s Nest” with “U” shape seating with views out across the whole of St Ives, both Porthminster & Porthmeor beaches and across the bay to Hayle and Godrevy Lighthouse.

The limed pine staircase from the Dining/Living Room leads down to the ground floor where there are three good sized double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a TV room.
The principal bedroom has a large bay window with views across the gardens and rooftops directly to the sea and an ensuite shower room with large walk in shower. The second bedroom has a huge original granite fireplace and large bay window which offers the same views as the principal bedroom.

The third bedroom has painted wood panelling & shutters
The TV room is positioned at the centre of the ground floor
The Family bathroom is quite unique – Tropical in theme, with a large walk in shower and an original claw foot bath. There is also access to the gardens though the front door out onto the garden terrace.

The Garden Studio

Located on the right hand side of the garden this was originally the studio of artist Douglas Portway. There are bi-folding door across the width, Antique Elm flooring, small kitchen area and a wet room along with a cast iron electric wood-burner.

The first floor terrace which offers spectacular views and provides an outside dining area and also access to the house through French Doors. The level slate tiled terrace is raised above the gardens and is wrapped with a glass balcony with steps leading down to the beautifully designed and planted garden and Studio with all areas offering outstanding sea views. Further steps from the garden level terrace lead to a garden gate, which in turn leads down to Fore Street in just a couple of minutes.

Parking – At a premium always in St Ives the property has two private parking spaces approximately 50 metres away.

Services
Mains Water & Drainage
Gas Central Heating
Sky Broadband (Download speed 65m – Upload speed 16m)
Satellite TV

Tenure
Freehold

Viewings
Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

Fixtures & Fittings
Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. Are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

Square Footage: 2284 sq ft

Directions

Harbour & Beaches 3 - minute walk
Truro 26 miles - Penzance 11 miles – Porthleven 17 miles - Newquay Airport 36.5 miles

(all distances are approximate and in miles)