Cornwall

Skidden Hill
St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DU

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Situation

Set against the colourful backdrop of a working fishing harbour, the clarity of light, sandy beaches and turquoise waters of St Ives have attracted artists and holiday makers to this idyllic seaside town since the 19th century. With a rich history and fascinating seafaring heritage, the winding cobbled streets that were once the homes and inns of sailors and fishermen are now peppered with restaurants, pubs and cafes showcasing Cornwall's fabulous delicacies.

Bordered by three beautiful sandy beaches, including Porthminster Beach which is home to the award-winning Porthminster Café, St Ives Bay caters for any seaside activity; whether it be sailing, surfing or swimming. For less sea based pursuits, the cliff top walks to the south of are exhilarating, while the boutiques and galleries provide a more tranquil afternoon. Most notably the town is now also home to the landmark Tate Gallery above Porthmeor Beach, the famous Barbara Hepworth Museum and the Bernard Leach Pottery.

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

Description

Hillside is a beautiful Victorian residence that has been renovated throughout to a very high specification. The entrance hall sets the scene, with a bright hallway finished with polished tiles. There is a front bedroom that enjoys a broad bay window making the room bright and airy. Its en suite shower room is very tastefully finished with fabulous Porcelanosa tiles and sanitary ware, as are all the bathrooms throughout. There is a further en suite ground floor bedroom and a garden room that provides access down to the private garden below. This is a fabulous space to sit and relax which could also be used alternatively as a further bedroom.

The stairs sweep up via a half landing with a cloak room to a superb living room with a bay window to the front providing views towards the sea. The beautiful kitchen leads past the dining space to a fabulous sitting area that also has great views over the town and across towards Porthmeor Beach.

The real surprise is the loft bedroom approached over a spiral staircase. This bright room has another beautiful en suite but the real joy is the balcony that provides stunning views over the harbour. The garden is accessed via the garden room and down to a broad decked area that leads to a path and a further deck perfect for sunbathing or entertaining. There is in addition a store which houses the boiler and provides space for wetsuits surfboards and other beach equipment.


There is a lower ground floor apartment that is available separately