Location

Carthew Terrace is an unadopted road in a premium location within St Ives and primarily a permanent residential enclave. The terrace is in a quiet location, has superb views out over St Ives Bay and is only 600 metres from Porthmeor Beach.

Cornwall’s unique character comes from its historic landscape and some 400 miles of spectacular coastline. St Ives is home to the landmark Tate St Ives Gallery (built in 1993), the famous Barbara Hepworth Museum and the Bernard Leach Pottery. St Ives is bordered by three beautiful sandy beaches, Porthmeor for surfing, Porthgwidden and Porthminster which are repeatedly voted among the best in the British Isles. 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.

There is a wide range of shops centrally located and a larger Tesco supermarket at the top of Trelyon Avenue in Carbis Bay but if you are looking for bread look no further than the St Ives Bakery on Fore Street whose sourdough was voted as one of the top ten best in the country.

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

Carthew Terrace was built in the late Edwardian period on the hillside above Porthmeor Beach and benefits from unobstructed views out across St Ives Bay as far as Trevose Head. The current owners have been in residence for the last 17 years and over that time have refurbished and modernised the property, creating an extremely stylish and comfortable family home.

Entrance & Ground Floor - The front door opens into a small tiled lobby area with a further door opening to a spacious open plan reception room with beech wood flooring, a large bay window overlooking the front garden, a recessed Rais Log Burner, bespoke built in bookshelves, the staircase to the first floor and at the rear a door in to the kitchen dining room. The kitchen dining room is lit by four roof Velux’s, has engineered oak wood flooring, free standing kitchen units with stainless steel work surfaces and a large central island with breakfast bar and a concrete work surface and with space and plumbing for a dishwasher below. Integrated appliances include an oven and induction hob. On the left of the door is a utility area with space and plumbing for a washing machine with glass fronted cupboards above and a bespoke built-in wine rack to the side. The dining area has space for a large table and built-in bench seating along one wall. At the rear of the kitchen by the door to the back garden is a recently refurbished shower room with a walk-in shower, wood effect porcelain tiles, a back to wall WC, wall mounted sink and a good-sized storage cupboard.

First Floor - The stairs ascend to the first floor where there are three double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Two of the bedrooms overlook the rear garden and the other overlooks the front, has a large bay window and views out over St Ives Bay and Porthmeor beach. The family bathroom with marble flooring has a free-standing double ended bath with a handheld shower, back to wall WC and wall mounted sink. The bathroom also contains a cupboard housing the central heating boiler. There is access to a boarded loft with power and a drop-down ladder on the first-floor landing.

Second Floor - The stairs to the second floor are lit by a large Velux window. The principal bedroom is accessed off a small landing. The part vaulted room has a large dormer window with glass side panels affording quite splendid views across St Ives Bay, Porthmeor Beach, The Island and the St Nicolas Chapel and on a clear day the views extend to Trevose Head. The en suite bathroom has a slate tiled floor, walk in shower, WC and sink

The Exterior & Gardens - There is parking in front of the property for one car and a further private space to the rear.

Front Garden - A low-level wall fronts the property with a slate path leading to the front door. To the right of the path is a gravelled area.

Rear Garden - South Facing. From the rear parking space is a gate opening into a split level slate paved garden. Immediately to the right is a storage/garden shed. On the upper level is a gravelled area containing a large mature Olive tree. Steps down to an entertaining area with a side border with a mix of planting and a large corner palm tree. Three steps descend to the back doors and entrance to the kitchen.

Directions

Carthew Terrace is an unadopted road, as is the road behind the property. A Satnav using the postcode will not necessarily take you to the property. Use What3words - rudder.kickbacks.spent which will take you to the front door.

Distances (all distances are approximate and in miles) - Porthmeor Beach - 600 metres, St Ives Town Centre, Harbour & Beach - 800 metres, Penzance 8 miles - Truro 27 miles - Newquay airport - 39 miles. (all distances are approximate and in miles)