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24 Gwithian Towans, Gwithian, , , TR27 5BT FREEHOLD

A very well presented, quality 2 bedroomed semi-detached property on the frontline at Gwithian Towans, commanding uninterrupted views to the beach and surf as well as across from to St Ives itself. Lived in full time until recently and offered in excellent condition with an elevated veranda and sea facing garden, only about 150 yards from Cornwall’s longest sandy beach. 2 Ref: LCAA7815

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Open-plan kitchen/living/dining room facing the views with Aga and vaulted ceiling. Long side hall/store room, 2 bedrooms, shower room/utility.

Outside: small front courtyard with space for a bin. Broad elevated veranda enjoying the panoramic views. Lawned garden with surrounding beds, hedging and a shed. Parking by convention on land not owned by the property.

DESCRIPTION

24 Gwithian Towans is one of the rare properties in this highly regarded area that is genuinely in a frontline position. It is also particularly enviable as it is beyond the car park meaning that the view is over descending dunes which drop down to Cornwall’s longest sandy beach. The outlook is truly panoramic spanning from St Ives and Carbis Bay around to Godrevy Lighthouse and the surfing waves breaking on Gwithian beach which is only about 150 yards walk away across the dunes.

The property was lived in as a main home until recently and as such is very well looked after and highly specified with double glazed windows, a compact but exquisite handmade kitchen with composite worksurface and Aga cooker. The main open-plan living space has a high white painted vaulted ceiling and internal walls are also in white painted timber although the external structure is more solidly built. Apart from the side hall/store room which has accesses to both the front and rear, the whole building has heated tiled flooring and both 3 Ref: LCAA7815 bedrooms have fitted shutters on the windows. In addition, there is a shower room with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

The land abutting the front of the building is not owned, as is the case with much of Gwithian Towans, although our clients have parked there by convention. The real drama unfolds to the rear where the all encompassing views can be witnessed from a broad painted deck which has a few steps down to the lawned garden edged with planted beds and shrubs. There has previously been a pathway leading from a gate in the garden across the dunes giving even more simple access to the beach and many neighbours still have their own versions of this. In an area where these desirable chalets seldom change hands, this is a rare chance to own a genuinely frontline building that is not entirely of timber construction as many others are and also has a good garden from where to enjoy the dramatic outlook. 4 Ref: LCAA7815

LOCATION

Gwithian is a delightful coastal village with its pretty church and pub at its heart, surrounding sand dunes and Cornwall’s longest beach on its doorstep. The lifeguard manned arcing sandy coastline of St Ives Bay is the longest uninterrupted stretch of beach in Cornwall and offers countless surfing breaks which between them work in many swell directions. The area is also nationally known as a kite surfing and windsurfing hotspot with many world class talents hailing from the area – including a kitesurfing freestyle multiple world champion. The beach and surrounding area is also perfect for more sedate activities with the South West Coast Path leading from the sand dunes, up past Godrevy Lighthouse and over the cliffs, whilst birdwatchers will enjoy the Hayle Estuary and the Saltings.

There are several excellent golf courses nearby with Tehidy being nestled in beautiful woodland and Lelant being one of only two Links courses in Cornwall. Around 20 minutes’ drive away to the south are and which between them offer dinghy racing and yacht sailing in the shadow of the National Trust owned St Michael’s Mount. It is a convenient and accessible location with quick access to the A30 expressway which runs throughout Cornwall and links it to the motorway network at Exeter. There are mainline railway stations at both Hayle and , again providing access throughout the county, as well as to London Paddington, which is around 5 hours away.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate)

To the side a gate opens to a small courtyard from where a half glazed door opens to:-

HALL – 14’9” x 4’5”. Running along the side of the building and providing storage as well as a good transitional space between the outside and inside. Half glazed doors to both the front and rear garden. Slate tiled floor, white painted wood shingled wall to one side. Fitted shelving to the full length of the room, monopitch polycarbonate roof. Obscure double glazed door to:-

OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN / DINING / LIVING ROOM – 16’7” x 12’1”. Run of double glazed windows stretching almost the entire width of the room and providing a panoramic view from Hayle Estuary to St Ives on the left, out across the open sea and around to Godrevy Lighthouse and the surfing waves at Gwithian beach to the right. High vaulted white painted wood boarded and beamed ceiling, underfloor heated sandstone effect tiled floor. White painted wood fronted kitchen units under composite stone worktops with an undermounted 1½ bowl white ceramic sink and chrome mixer tap over. Electric Aga cooker, space for a dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave oven. Space for further furniture, hall leading to the shower room with white painted wooden shelving to one side. Digital underfloor heating controller. Pair of double glazed doors opening onto the decked veranda and garden. Internal white painted wood boarded wall up to the vaulted ceiling with doors through to:-

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BEDROOM 1 – 10’6” x 6’4”. Double glazed windows with shutters to the front and to the side borrowing light through the hall. Heated sandstone effect tiled floor with digital control, white painted wooden fitted wardrobe.

BEDROOM 2 – 10’9” x 6’8” reducing to 5’. Double glazed window with shutters to the front, access to loft space, fitted cabin bed with storage below and white painted wooden fitted wardrobe. Sandstone effect heated floor with digital controller. 7 Ref: LCAA7815 SHOWER ROOM. Glazed screened shower enclosure with a modern Mira Sport shower. Contemporary white wc, green frosted glass circular wash basin with chrome mixer tap set onto a composite stone counter over a white painted wood fronted cabinet. Striplight with electric socket over the wash basin, extractor fan, heated sandstone effect tiled floor with digital controller, recess with space for a small washing machine and tumble dryer with further shelf over, obscured double glazed window to the front.

OUTSIDE

Although the property does not own the ground to its front, by convention this has been used for parking. A painted pedestrian gate opens from here to a small courtyard with space for a bin and door into the accommodation.

To the rear, facing the views, is a raised pale blue painted timber veranda from where there are spectacular 180° views over the sea, surrounding coastline and water sports activity. Four timber steps descend down to the lawned garden below which is sheltered by long established shrub lined boundaries with numerous plants in deep beds around a small level lawn. To one side is a light blue painted timber shed. A light blue painted gate opens onto the ground in front of the property over which neighbouring properties have created pathways heading towards the beach. To the front and rear there is external water taps and to the front an outside power point.

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VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, , Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. E-mail: [email protected].

POST CODE – TR27 5BT.

SERVICES – Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.

DIRECTIONS – From Gwithian take the coastal road west towards Hayle and very shortly after leaving Gwithian turn right into a tarmac lane leading through the sand dunes, initially with car parks to either side. Drive down to the main car park above the cliffs and walk from here. Continue along the lane you were previously driving along and after about 50 yards turn into the first lane on the right hand side, No. 24 will be then found on the right 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 - 9.00am to 1.00pm. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.

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