Property description

A beautifully modernised period cottage in an historic area on the edge of an area of outstanding naturally beauty just outside the centre of St Ives.

Location

Cornwall’s unique character comes from its historic landscape and some 400 miles of spectacular coastline. This unique property occupies a magnificent South West facing setting terraced gardens with a stunning Monterey Cyprus tree on the border. Hellesvean is a quiet lane, enjoying minimal passing traffic.

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.

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

To the front of the property is a wide porch with stable door and stained glass windows to each side. This leads into the main dual aspect living room with sash windows looking out over the front garden. This is a lovely room with original beams, oak flooring, large granite inglenook with a multi fuel burner and part exposed granite walls.

To the left is the large kitchen dining area with slate flooring, wall length bi-fold doors out onto the lower terrace. The kitchen area has an exposed granite feature wall, grey base and wall units and central island with granite work surfaces, built in under counter fridge & freezer, dish washer and microwave, Bosch oven and gas hob. The back door leads out to the rear terrace.

A utility room leads off the dining area with sink, washing machine & tumble drier, Worcester Bosch central heating boiler and a “High Pressure” hot water tank. Off the sitting room is the 4th bedroom with part vaulted ceiling or, as currently configured, an office and the downstairs cloakroom/shower room.
Stairs lead from the sitting room to the first floor landing with a Velux window.

To the left is the principal bedroom with double doors opening onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden and with views of Rosewall Hill, dressing area with built in wardrobes open onto an en suite shower room and two large under eaves storage areas.

There are two further bedrooms both with stripped pine floors, recessed sash windows with down lighters, oak lintels and part exposed granite walls.

The end bedroom is dual aspect and has a charming window seat looking out onto the front garden.

The family bathroom has a slate floor, double overhead rain shower and large free-standing bath.

Gardens & The Exterior
The house sits in the corner of the plot with gardens to the front and side of the property with two terraced areas to the rear of the house.

Entrance from Hellesvean is through a gate in a large Cornish hedge leading onto a gravelled pathway to the front door, with a small seating area to the right.

The lawned area is raised and sweeps round the property with steps down onto a block paved entertaining area with a built in semi-circular bench seat, with further steps leading down to the lower terrace by the kitchen dining area.

The garden is bordered by wooden fencing with two wooden sheds along with open ended double garage. The garage with dual electric doors is accessed from Chy-an-Dour Close which is the next turning on the right after Hellesvean off Higher Stennack.

If you continue up Hellesvean there is a footpath which to the right leads down towards St Ives and to the left leads onto the South West Coast path.

Schools
St Ives has some outstanding schools across all ages. St Ives Infants (Ofsted Outstanding) St Ives Juniors (Ofsted Good) and St Ives Secondary School is the first Secondary school in Cornwall to receive the Ofsted Outstanding classification

Services-

Mains Water (metered) & Drainage
Gas Fired central heating
BT Fibre 2 broadband available in the postcode
Parking for two cars

Viewings-

Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

Fixtures & Fittings-

May be available via separate negotiation
Important notice


Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Square Footage: 2111 sq ft

Directions

At the Hayle roundabout on the A30, take the A3074 signposted to St Ives and proceed for approximately through Lelant and Carbis Bay in to St Ives, pass Tregenna Castle on the left and bear left on to Albert Road at the sign for St Ives through traffic and Trenwith Car Park.
Pass the carpark and at the end of the road bear left on to Higher Stennack (B3306) follow the road past the Leach Pottery on the left and Hellesvean is the third road on the right.
Please note this is a hidden entrance and is easily missed.
Park in Hellesvean Close (20 metres on the right) and the entrance gate to Fairings is opposite the entrance the Hellesvean Close.

St Ives Town Centre, Harbour & Beach 1.3 miles – Truro 27 miles - Penzance 7.5 miles
Newquay Airport 37 miles

(all distances are approximate and in miles)
Amenities

Four double bedrooms

Parking for two cars

Large kitchen & dining area

Full length Bi-fold doors onto garden

Granite Inglenook with multi-fuel burner

Principal bedroom with dressing area and en suite

Positive fresh air ventilation system

Three Bathrooms (one en suite)

Large sunny South West facing garden with multiple seating areas.

Grade ll listed cottage