4 bedroom terraced house for sale

A stunning four bedroom Victorian property in a premium location in St Ives with stunning views and less than three hundred metres from Porthminster beach with parking

Description

Draycott Terrace was built in 1894 and designed by Silvanus Trevail, Cornwall's most famous architect of the 19th century. Draycott Terrace, built on a hillside, is an eclectic mix of period homes boasting breathtaking views over Porthminster Beach towards St Ives. Number Seven is arranged over four floors and is currently a successful holiday home managed by Aspects Holidays.

Entrance and ground floor

Wide granite steps ascend from the road to the front door which open in to a lobby with a second part stain glass glazed door in to the entrance hall with high ceilings and some original features. Ahead is the staircase and the utility/boot room and to the right is the kitchen dining room. The dining area has French doors out on to a Juliet balcony which offers fabulous views out over the bay to St Ives Island and Hayle Towans. The kitchen has French doors opening on to the rear courtyard along with grey shaker style kitchen cupboards with woodblock work surfaces, an integrated gas hob, double oven, dishwasher and space for a large fridge freezer. At the rear of the kitchen area is a staircase descending to the lower ground floor bedroom. The utility/boot room has space and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble drier along with storage cupboards and space for a secondary fridge or freezer. A window overlooks and a door opens on to the rear courtyard.

Lower Ground Floor

The bedroom is currently configured as a twin and has French doors giving access to Draycott Terrace. The bedroom has an original slate paved floor and benefits from an en suite shower room with sink and WC and to the side a large storage area.

First Floor

At the top of the stairs, on the half landing is a large double bedroom with an en suite bathroom. The bedroom overlooks the rear courtyard and has French doors out on to a small balcony area. The en suite has a bath with an overhead shower, sink and WC. Up a couple more steps on to the main landing is a further bedroom which also overlooks the rear courtyard. The room is currently configured with Bunk beds and has an en suite shower room, sink and WC. The principal bedroom is located at the front of the house thereby benefitting from stunning views across Porthminster beach to St Ives. The room has plantation blinds and an en suite bathroom with a large walk in shower and a large vanity unit with sink cupboards and WC.

Second Floor

From the first floor landing a staircase ascends to the second floor main reception room. This is a stunning dual aspect room, flooded with natural light and benefitting from two sets of sliding doors opening on to a wide balcony which offers a hundred and eighty degree views out over Porthminster Beach to St Ives Harbour, Island and also to Hayle Towans, Godrevy lighthouse and the headland beyond. At the rear of the room is a large storage room along with the door on to the rear decked terrace which offer access to the rear parking area.

The Exterior

Front

Granite steps from the road ascend to the front door. Also there are steps down from the road level giving access to the lower ground floor. There is also a storage cupboard under the stairs.

Rear Courtyard

Accessed from both the kitchen and the utility/boot room the courtyard has a mix of planting and steep granite steps up to a small balcony giving access to one of the first floor bedrooms.

Parking

Number 7 benefits from two parking spaces on the access road above Draycott Terrace. From the parking bays is a wide pontoon/decked terrace giving access to the main reception room on the second floor. The wide pontoon/decked terrace has ample space for a table and chairs along with storage for surfboards, bikes etc if required.

Services
Mains Water & Drainage

Gas Fired Central Heating

Broadband: EE Fibre essentials available

Council Tax: Currently Business Rated

Tenure
Freehold

Fixtures & Fittings

Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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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.

Location

Draycott Terrace is a premium location within St Ives, with spectacular views over St Ives, the Bay across to Godrevy Lighthouse and the headland beyond yet is less than three hundred metres from Porthminster beach and the famous and well regarded Porthminster Beach Café.

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 Leech 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.

Within St Ives there is a COOP 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 sour dough 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.

Square Footage: 1,816 sq ft



Directions

From Carbis Bay continue on the A3074 down Trelyon Avenue. Draycott Terrace is the second turning on the right after Hain Walk. Having turned in to Draycott Terrace take the immediate right turn to access the rear of Draycott Terrace as there is are two marked parking space behind the property.

Porthminster Beach 300 metres - St Ives Town Centre, Harbour & Beach is less than half a mile from the house- Hayle Golf Club 7 miles - Penzance 10 miles - Truro 26 miles - Newquay airport 36 miles

(all distances are approximate)

Additional Info

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