Location

Cornwall’s unique character comes from its historic landscape and some 400 miles of spectacular coastline. The Penthouse at Barepta Cove Apartments has a high quality contemporary interior is in a quite location and has panoramic sea views. It is less than 350 metres on foot to the Carbis Bay train station which links Carbis Bay and St. Ives with the main London-Penzance line at nearby St. Erth. A further 100 metres down from the station is the Carbis Bay beach itself. The beach rarely has any surf so makes for an ideal spot for families as the sea here is perfect for swimming. It is also one of beaches that make up St Ives Bay, listed as one of the world’s best by the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Organisation, the beach at Carbis Bay is surrounded by sub-tropical plants and lapped by turquoise waters.

St Ives centre and harbour is just over two miles away and is home to the landmark Tate St Ives Gallery (built in 1993) the famous Barbara Hepworth Museum and the equally famous Bernard Leach Pottery. St Ives is bordered by three beautiful sandy beaches which are repeatedly voted among the best in the British Isles, one (Porthmeor) 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, set right upon the beautiful calm beach.

At nearby Lelant, overlooking the Hayle Estuary there is a spectacular links golf course with views stretching up towards Godrevy Lighthouse.

Description

Barepta Cove apartments were completed in 2014. There are 14 apartments over 4 floors which have all been built to an extremely high specification with underfloor heating, sliding doors to balconies, integral white goods and oak flooring throughout. The Penthouse, located on the fourth floor, has panoramic sea and coastal views across Carbis Bay to St Ives Island, Gwithian Beach, Godrevy Lighthouse and the headland beyond. Carbis Bay Railway Station and the beach are both within 450 metres of the property.

Accommodation - The ground floor entrance opens in to a lobby area with both a lift and staircase leading to all floors. The Penthouse apartment is the sole apartment on the fourth floor. On exiting the lift (or stairs) there is a bright and sunny landing with the apartment ahead. An outer door opens in to a bright lobby area with windows to each side. A part frosted glazed door then opens in to the main living area of the apartment, with to the left, a wide corridor leading to the utility room and principal bedroom, to the right two further bedrooms and the family bathroom and ahead the open plan kitchen, dining and living area. Being on the top floor the ceilings in all the rooms are both high and vaulted with either “A” Frame windows or Velux windows and sliding doors on to the balcony.
The kitchen area is open to the living & dining area and has cream Shaker style wall and base units to include a corner cupboard with carousel, a full height pull out larder cupboard and space for an under counter freezer. Integrated Siemens appliances include a five-ring induction hob, oven and combination oven, extractor fan, floor to ceiling fridge. The work surfaces are polished black granite and there is also a breakfast bar offering four spaces. The dining area is opposite the kitchen and has space for a large table & chairs. The living area spans the width of the apartment. A 12 panel "A" frame window with sliding doors out on to the balcony offers exceptional views out over the bay to St Ives Harbour, Island and beyond. The two bedrooms on the right are both double. One has two large Velux windows and built in wardrobes and drawers. The other is the larger of the two and has a three panel “A” frame window with window seat overlooking the bay, built in wardrobes, under eaves storage along with an en suite bathroom with a WC, vanity unit and large quadrant shower with a rainfall head. The family bathroom has a Velux window, WC, vanity unity and a bath with overhead rainfall shower.
On the left a wide corridor lit by one large Velux window leads to the utility room and principal bedroom. Along the corridor, below the windows, are four large built in storage cupboards. The utility itself has a sink and space and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble drier. Within the utility is a large airing cupboard containing both the central heating boiler and the hot water tank. The principal bedroom is a very large dual aspect room with a three panel “A” frame window with window seat overlooking the bay, built in wardrobes, drawers and a dressing table. The large en suite bathroom has a Slipper bath, WC, Bidet, “His & Hers” vanity unit and a quadrant shower with rainfall head.


Front Garden - The Apartments are located behind electric gates which open up on to a block paved parking area with numbered spots for each of the apartments along with two visitor spaces.

Communal Rear Gardens - The rear gardens are laid to lawn and is fenced on three sides with a gate opening on to a path leading to the South West Coastal path which in turn leads to both the Carbis Bay beach and on to St Ives and beyond.

Apartment balcony - Spanning the width of the living space, with access from the living area the balcony has a steel and glass balustrade and benefits from being under cover and offers space for both table and chairs along with quite fabulous views out over the bay, to St Ives harbour and Island, Hayle Towans and Godrevy Lighthouse

Directions

From the A30 take the A3047 direction St Ives. On entering Carbis Bay take a right turn on to Porthrepta Road, follow the road down the hill and Headland Road is the 3rd turning on the right. Barepta Cove Apartments are located 500 yards up the road on the left hand side.

Distances - The property is in a great location and is easily accessible. Carbis Bay beach approx. 450 metres & Carbis Bay railway station 350 metres. St Ives Town Centre, Harbour & the three beaches 2 miles, West Cornwall Golf club 1.2 miles. A30, 4 miles. Penzance 9 miles, Truro 28 miles. Newquay airport 35 miles.