Ref: LCAA6935 Offers over 650,000. The Haven, Westward Road, St Ives, West Cornwall

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1 Offers over 650,000 The Haven, Westward Road, St Ives, West Cornwall FREEHOLD To be sold for the first time in over 30 years, a charming classic double fronted detached dormer bungalow in surprisingly large and quiet gardens with driveway parking and garage, commanding breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean, to Porthmeor beach, the Island and Godrevy Lighthouse beyond. A perfect main or second home in a tucked away private road yet only a few hundred yards walk from the surfing beach and picturesque harbourfront.

2 2 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: hall, sitting room, dining room/bedroom 3, both with bay windows facing the views. Kitchen/dining room, utility room, bedroom 2, shower room. First Floor: landing, double bedroom, en-suite shower room. Outside: gated brick paved driveway with parking for 3 cars, detached single garage. Front lawned garden and terrace facing the sea. Very sheltered and private south facing rear garden with lawn, patio, planted beds and sea views to either side of the bungalow. DESCRIPTION The Haven occupies a splendid position in St Ives in a little known and extremely peaceful private road, in which it enjoys an elevated position with clear panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean and the rolling swells breaking at Porthmeor Beach with The Island and Godrevy Lighthouse behind. The outlook can be enjoyed

3 3 from the main rooms in the house including the two principle reception rooms to the front with large bay windows and the main bedroom on the first floor. The front garden is privately situated behind a hedge which also provides shelter but does not obstruct the outlook and one can also see the sea to either side of the property when in the south facing rear garden. The bungalow and its surprisingly good sized plot have not been unfavourably altered with the gardens being nicely matured with a large fir tree to the side of the rear garden. Here there is also a sun patio and a lower level lawn with deeply stocked beds in the terraces above which wraparound behind the detached single garage. In front of the garage is a gated brick paved driveway with space for three cars in a row, an extremely rare commodity this close to the centre of St Ives. The dormer bungalow has retained its original style with a central recessed front door flanked by the now double glazed bays. Over the years the loft space has been converted into a double bedroom with en-suite shower room with huge dormers to the front and rear

4 4 filling the space with light and taking in the vista. To one side and to the rear, wings have been added to provide a generous utility room and make the kitchen/dining room into a very spacious room. In addition, the ground floor has the two principle receptions rooms to the front, a double bedroom to the rear and a shower room, although due to the size of the kitchen one of the two front reception rooms could definitely be used as an additional double bedroom if required making this a three double bedroomed home. Much of the property appears to have been updated over the years although an incoming purchaser may wish to refit the kitchen and the en-suite shower room on the first floor. There is of course huge scope to modernise or even remodel the property as this size of established plot, driveway and garage, all with clear views in a quiet position yet only a few hundred yards from the surf and harbour is so rare to come by and indeed it may be another 30 plus years before The Haven is available for sale again. LOCATION The Haven is just above Porthmeor Beach and is a simple walk to the heart of the old part of St Ives, the harbour and the Tate St Ives. Around the harbour are ancient winding streets and fishermen s cottages running away from the main streets where there are thriving restaurants, art galleries and specialist shops. St Ives is incredibly picturesque with the buildings nudging the shoreline, little cobbled streets meandering around the centre, startling blue sea and perfect golden sand. The town has a bustling and cosmopolitan atmosphere where the restaurants serve fresh fish landed in the harbour. There are cafés, art galleries and studios everywhere with the Tate St Ives forming the focal point for this art loving community.

5 5 St Ives enjoys a mild climate where winter frosts are rare, the air is exceptionally clean coming in off the Atlantic Ocean and the clarity of light is considered the best in Britain. The area is known for surfing with Porthmeor being the main surf beach although Porthminster and the other beaches around the 4 mile wide St Ives Bay mean that no matter what the swell and wind direction there is always a wave to be found. St Ives has its own branch railway terminus which links to the main Penzance to Paddington line giving simple access throughout Cornwall and to London. On the outskirts of the town is a supermarket and St Ives has a full range of schooling, professional and commercial services. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) A recessed obscure glazed front door opens to:- RECEPTION HALL. Initial mat well, 8 6 high ceiling that is found throughout the ground floor. Moulded architraves, skirting boards and picture rails. Narrow staircase to the first floor. Doors to the ground floor rooms. DINING ROOM / BEDROOM into bay x Large double glazed bay window with panoramic sea, beach and surf views including The Island, Porthmeor Beach and Godrevy Lighthouse in the distance. Further large double glazed window to the side enjoying much of the same outlook. High ceiling, picture rails. SITTING ROOM 14 5 into bay x 12. Large double glazed bay window enjoying the same views as the sitting room and overlooking the front garden. High ceiling, picture rails.

6 6 BEDROOM 2 12 x Large double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, high ceiling, fitted wardrobes and dressing area with light over, mirror, desk and drawers beside. SHOWER ROOM. Modern curving glazed screened shower enclosure with chrome Mira mixer shower. White pedestal wash basin with chrome taps, white wc. Fully tiled walls, large obscured double glazed window to the rear, extractor fan. KITCHEN / DINING ROOM 14 5 x 13. Broad window overlooking the rear garden and half glazed stable door opening to the rear terrace and garden. Further light borrowed from the utility room. Fitted with a range of cream fronted cupboards and roll edged light grey stone effect worktops with a matching composite 1½ bowl sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap over. Tiled splashbacks, space for a dishwasher and freestanding oven with concealed extractor hood over. Space for an upright fridge/freezer, double doors to a large understairs cupboard. Plentiful space for a dining table, archway to:- UTILITY ROOM 17 x 5 9. Velux roof window, obscured double glazed window to the side and double glazed window looking beyond the front garden to the sea. Fitted with matching units to those found in the kitchen with a stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap below the sea facing window. Space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and chest freezer. Modern Worcester mains gas fired boiler. FIRST FLOOR LANDING. Large double glazed windows on two sides facing the view. Door to:-

7 7 BEDROOM x 11 2 extending to Extremely large double glazed dormer window with additional double glazed panels to either side enjoying sweeping views across Porthmeor Beach, the surrounding coastline and out to sea. Further large double glazed window overlooking the delightful rear garden. Fitted wardrobe, access to eaves storage, vanity area with wash basin set into a stand with cupboard below. Generous space for additional furniture and a dressing area. Door to:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Tiled shower enclosure with a Mira Advance shower. Cream wc, obscured double glazed window, two doors to a large store cupboard. OUTSIDE The property is approached through an attractive pair of timber gates which open onto a brick paved driveway giving inline parking for three cars in front of the DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE. Alongside the parking area is a mature well stocked bed with a pedestrian gate at the end opening into the rear garden. To the front, a short flight of paved steps rise up to a broad paved path giving access to the front door and also space to sit out and enjoy the outlook from a surprisingly peaceful location. Beyond the paving is a grassed lawn with a thick front boundary hedge and all of this is raised up above the no through lane with specimen grasses, hydrangeas and a buddleia adding colour and shape.

8 8 To the rear is a further paved area outside of the kitchen where there is a water tap and four broad steps with a stainless steel handrail rise up to a slightly more elevated paved patio positioned to enjoy the sun. The remainder of the rear garden is very pretty indeed with areas of lawn bounded by low stone walls with deep mature surrounding beds of palms, succulents, shrubs, flowering plants and small trees with a much larger fir tree to one side and thick high shrubs to the rear giving privacy. The rear garden is extremely private and from the upper levels there are views to the side of bungalow out to sea. GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) sales@lillicrapchilcott.com. POST CODE TR26 1JX SERVICES Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. For Council Tax see DIRECTIONS Proceeding into St Ives from the western side on the B3306 follow signs to Porthmeor Beach. As you approach the beach the road turns sharply to the left downhill towards the sea. Take the second left hand turning going down this steep hill into Westward Road and The Haven will be found a little way along on the left hand side. AGENT S NOTE The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy. OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday am to 1.00pm. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.

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