Property description

An extremely rare opportunity to acquire a this bungalow with development potentially subject to the necessary planning permissions, located in an elevated position on Bishops Road in St Ives. Commanding views across the town, harbour and sea across to the Hayle Towans.

Available for the first time in over 40 years, St Kilda was built circa 1960, and is a 2 bedroom bungalow.

Cornwall’s unique character comes from its historic landscape and some 400 miles of spectacular coastline. This magnificent property occupies a beautiful setting, built on the hillside at the end of Bishops Road with views out over St Ives Bay and beyond.

St Ives is home to the landmark Tate St Ives Gallery and the famous Barbara Hepworth Museum. 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 its winding cobbled streets, is also a food destination packed with numerous restaurants, pubs and cafes, including the award-winning Porthminster Beach Café.

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.

Accommodation:

Entrance porch (2.04m x 1.06m)

Partially glazed UPVC front door opening onto UPVC double glazed porch with tiled flooring, leading to original wooden front door.

Hallway with doors to W.C, lounge, kitchen, bedrooms 1 & 2 and shower room.

W.C (1.00m x .52m)

Pedestal hand basin, W.C, storage cupboard, window to front aspect.

Kitchen (3.62m x 2.60m)

Sea views across St Ives and towards Hayle Towans. A range of floor and wall mounted units, integrated Whirlpool 'New World' gas hob and oven, space for fridge, plumbing for washing machine.

Lounge (3.82m max x 2.21m)

Double glazed sliding doors through to the extension, UPVC double glazed window to rear overlooking the garden, night storage heater, gas radiator and Baxi Brazillia wall mounted heater.

Extension (3.94m x 1.78m)

UPVC doubled glazed triple aspect with windows to front, side and rear, double glazed door to rear garden. Loft access hatch.

Bedroom 1 (3.20m x 2.66m)

Built-in storage cupboard, UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, wall mounted radiator.

Bedroom 2 (3.21m x 2.56m)

Built-in hand basin with storage under, built-in cupboard, wall mounted radiator, UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect.

Shower Room (3.49m max x 2.29m)

Shower with Iflow integrated power shower and wall mounted Mirra seat below, built-in storage cupboard, wall mounted towel rail and radiator, windows to front and side aspect with stunning views towards St Ives harbour.

Outside

To the front is a driveway with parking for multiple vehicles and integral garage under the house. To the rear steps from the extension lead down to a paved area, there is potential to extend.
Amenities

Potential development opportunity

Sea & Coastal views

Garage and off road parking

Double glazing

Gas central heating

No onward chain