Ref: LCAA6424 £995,000

Pendennis, Bishops Road, St Ives, West FREEHOLD

An outstanding detached 4 bedroomed Edwardian house with integral 1 bedroomed apartment. Designed to maximise the outstanding views over St Ives Harbour and across , the property is situated in an elevated and peaceful position behind a gated driveway in about ¼ of an acre of gardens. A splendid and well maintained house of distinction combining the scarce assets in St Ives of generous accommodation, parking for several cars, garage and studio, all within minutes of the vibrant town, harbour and picturesque beaches. 2 Ref: LCAA6424

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: porch, reception hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, shower room.

First Floor: landing, 4 bedrooms, bath/shower room, shower room.

The Annexe: inner hall, bathroom, kitchen, sitting room, bedroom.

Outside: just over ¼ of an acre of well tended lawns and gated driveway. Single detached garage with studio over plus workshop under the house and excellent modern summerhouse.

DESCRIPTION

Pendennis is a fantastically positioned period home of impressive stature amazingly standing within gardens of a little over ¼ of an acre and easily accessed by road without having to navigate the busy narrow streets closer to the harbour. It is however within short walking distance of the harbour itself and beaches including Porthminster and even has its own short private pathway linking to the public paths down to the town. The elevated position gives it a commanding panoramic outlook across the town’s interesting roofs and church spires down to the harbour, Smeaton’s Pier and The Island and then on across St Ives Bay to and numerous headlands along the north Cornish coast. 3 Ref: LCAA6424 This is an ever changing scene with the seasons, tides and weathers and is always aided by the clarity of light that St Ives is renowned for.

The house dates from the early 1900’s when it was built by a local builder for himself in what he believed to be the finest position in St Ives and he designed the house around this amazing location. On the main seaward facing elevation are two impressive reception rooms with equally proportioned bedrooms above, whilst the ground floor also has a formal reception hall, a spacious modern kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and contemporary shower room. On the first floor is both a fabulous bath/shower room and separate shower room as well as two further bedrooms that are currently used as a suite. Also on the ground floor is a one bedroomed annexe and the house also has potential for further accommodation either in the roof space or through extension especially at first floor level, all of course subject to all necessary consents first being obtained.

Most unusually for a house this close to the harbourside in St Ives, Pendennis has a gated driveway with generous parking, a detached garage with a studio over, which is ideal for artists, a large cellar below the house and profusely stocked lawned gardens to both the front and rear providing space and privacy all whilst enjoying the outlook.

THE OWNERS VIEW OF THE HOUSE

For over ten years it has been our delight and privilege to have lived at Pendennis, a house, that we believe to be one of the finest houses in St Ives. We have been so fortunate to wake up each morning to enjoy the fantastic and ever changing vista of St Ives Bay, never ceasing to be amazed by the effect of the various weather conditions on the scene.

4 Ref: LCAA6424 Over the years, we have modernised the house yet retained its elegance and period features befitting the exceptional site that overlooks from most rooms, the lovely harbour, St Ives Bay and the north coast from Godrevy Lighthouse right up the coast to . It has been a real pleasure working in the studio situated over the garage that also enjoys this fabulous location, both of which are rare commodities so close to the town and beaches. Whilst we have no dependant relatives to make use of the well appointed ‘granny flat’, we have successfully used the space as a holiday flat for many happy and returning paying guests who have appreciated the position and amenities, not least ample safe parking so close to the town.

We have particularly enjoyed the many excellent galleries and artists’ studios which have helped to fuel our passion for Cornish art and artists. Plus the many coastal and country walks directly from the property. Whilst our now grown up children who visit regularly by train (the station being only a ten minute walk away) have enjoyed the various beaches providing them with opportunities for surfing, sand castle making and swimming all within a few minutes’ walk from the house. On a more practical note we have appreciated such close access to the town’s excellent doctors and dental surgeries, the cinema and of course the shops and marvellous restaurants in the town.

5 Ref: LCAA6424 An added bonus for us has been our lovely sheltered and sunny garden which provides a quiet oasis away from the bustle of the busy cobbled streets and beaches. We have very fond memories of relaxing in the summerhouse and elevated terrace with friends and family on a summers evening enjoying lazy barbecues, whilst soaking in the sun and marvellous view.

The house has attracted several interesting owners in the past including Borlase Smart, the influential St Ives artist, who along with his art work was responsible for preventing the demolition of large areas of the Digey. Also of note was Gordon Mitchel who purchased the house with the proceeds from the sale of a rough diamond that he found whilst working as a mining engineer in Nigeria!

As we prepare to downsize to a property nearer our children, we are left to wonder who the next fortunate owners of this very special house will be!

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

To the side a half glazed door opens to:-

PORCH. Checkerboard small tiled floor, painted boarded ceiling, semi octagonal design with windows on all external faces, wooden sills below and painted match boarding below that. An impressive ornate panelled door with stained glass window opens to:-

RECEPTION HALL. 9’2” high ceiling that is found throughout the formal ground floor accommodation. Decorative ceiling mouldings in squares, moulded picture rails, architraves, dado rails and high skirtings. Moulded archway over the entrance to the staircase. Walkway beside the stairs leading to a door into the annexe and further painted panelled doors to the kitchen/breakfast room, dining room and:-

LOUNGE – 17’ x 13’2” plus large bay. Huge angled corner bay window with granite surrounds and bespoke double glazed windows taking in fantastic views over St Ives, the harbour and across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse and many headlands beyond. Mouldings including ceiling squares, picture rail, high skirtings and panelling around the bay. Elegant hexagonal paned glass fronted recessed display cabinet. Superb ornate fireplace with tiled slips and hearth.

DINING ROOM – 13’5” x 12’4” extending to 15’3” into bay. Large bay with matching windows to those found in the lounge overlooking the front garden and also enjoying a view across the harbour and out to sea. Further tall window to the side, high ceiling with moulded 6 Ref: LCAA6424 squares. Picture rails, high skirtings, polished oak floorboards, beautiful polished wood fireplace with tiled slips and hearth. Panelling surrounding the bay.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 18’4” x 10’ reducing to 8’4”. Dual aspect with good sized windows to the side and rear. Painted match boarding to dado height around the breakfast table area and full height in other parts of the room. Fitted with an oak fronted range of kitchen units under black wood effect worktops with stainless steel trim and Balmoral red granite tiling behind. Twin white ceramic sinks with a chrome mixer tap over, concealed integrated dishwasher, Stoves stainless steel and glass electric range cooker with concealed extractor fan over. Alarm system control panel, period shelving and bookshelving. Door to a walk-in larder cupboard of generous proportions with fitted shelving and a deep understairs cupboard off. Further door to:-

UTILITY ROOM – 8’4” x 6’8”. Double glazed window and obscured double glazed door to the rear. Slate tiled floor, white worktop and space below for washing machine and tumble dryer. Additional space for an upright fridge/freezer, high level high gloss white cabinets, coat hooks. Sliding pocket door to:-

SHOWER ROOM. Continuation of the slate tiled floor, white tiled walls to half height and mirrored walling above. Large glazed screened and part red tiled shower enclosure with a contemporary Mira shower. Contemporary white wc and matching wash basin with high gloss white cabinet below. Extractor fan, chrome electrically heated towel rail.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING. Approached over a period turning staircase with carved newels and a thick dark wood handrail. At half landing height is a deep recess ideal for displaying art work or 7 Ref: LCAA6424 sculptures below a Velux roof window. The main landing is part galleried over the staircase and has mouldings including architraves, dado rails and high skirtings with painted doors leading to:-

BEDROOM 1 – 13’1” x 12’2” plus large bay. Dominated by the astounding outlook through the box bay windows looking down over St Ives and its harbour and then beyond across St Ives Bay and out to sea. Bespoke double glazed windows, picture rails, high skirtings, ornate cast iron fireplace with tiled slips.

BEDROOM 2 – 13’7” x 12’2” extending to 15’2” into bay. Large bay with three sets of bespoke double glazed windows taking in the views, further window to the side with deep sill, picture rails, high skirtings. Drop down ladder giving access to the attic which is boarded under a cut roof giving potential for further accommodation.

BATH / SHOWER ROOM – 10’1” x 8’3”. Lit by a large obscured double glazed window and a Velux roof window in a section of angled ceiling over a contemporary glazed screened shower enclosure with white and red tiling and an integrated chrome mixer shower. Continuation of the contemporary white tiling to half height where necessary. Concealed cistern wc, white bath with a chrome mixer tap and black panelled surround. High gloss black fronted cabinets under a black granite worktop with a white ceramic sink and chrome mixer tap over. Mirrored cabinets above the black cabinets providing contrast with spotlights over. Tall white heated towel rail, floorboards, access to eaves storage.

A further doorway opens from the landing to a short hall with doors to a shower room and what is currently used by our clients as a study but could be used as an additional bedroom. This suite of three rooms could also function as a guest or dependent relative suite.

8 Ref: LCAA6424 SHOWER ROOM. Contemporary white wc and white wash basin set on a black granite worktop with deep red high gloss flush fronted cabinets below, white tiled splashback behind the wash basin and electric shaver socket to one side. Glazed screened shower enclosure with a Mira Advance shower. White heated towel rail, extractor fan.

BEDROOM 3 / STUDY – 12’10” x 10’5”. Angled double glazed window facing straight towards the harbour and across the sea to Godrevy Lighthouse. Polished ornate cast iron fireplace. Door to:-

BEDROOM 4 – 12’9” x 9’. Dual aspect with windows to both sides, one of which has a clear view out to sea. Picture rails, access to loft space.

THE ANNEXE

Ideal for guests but also has been used to create an income from lettings. The annexe has both its own external entrance and from the main house short hall a sliding door leads to:-

INNER HALL. Polished oak floorboards, dado rail. Doors to the lounge, kitchen and:-

BATHROOM. Modern white sanitaryware including a wc, pedestal wash basin and panelled bath with white tiled surround, glazed shower screen and shower over. Angled wall with a double glazed sash window facing the harbour. High ceiling, dado rails.

KITCHEN. A galley kitchen fitted with high gloss cream front units under oak block worktops with a stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap over. Integrated electric oven with four burner electric hob and concealed extractor hood over. Balmoral red tiled 9 Ref: LCAA6424 splashbacks, space for a fridge, high ceiling, double glazed sash window overlooking St Ives and the sea

SITTING ROOM – 12’7” x 9’2”. Large double glazed sash window overlooking St Ives and the sea. High ceiling, polished oak floorboards, period slate fireplace, dado rails. Opening to a small hall with an obscured double glazed entrance door to the side and a further door to:-

BEDROOM – 10’ x 9’. Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

OUTSIDE

The house is approached through impressive wrought iron gates at the end of Bishops Road which open onto a driveway leading past hedgerows and railings before broadening to form a parking area with space for several cars and access to the:-

GARAGE – 18’7” x 9’9”. Electric roller shutter door, two windows, power and light. Above the garage is a:-

WORKSHOP / STUDIO – 19’2” x 10’4”. Windows on all four sides giving panoramic views to either side of the house down to the harbour and across St Ives Bay to the sand dunes near and Carn Brea monument in the distance. Wood boarded floor, power and light.

To the side of the driveway is a raised path giving access to the studio and beside this are deep planted beds with hydrangeas, agapanthus and roses sheltered by a stone wall. The majority of the garden space is found on the southern side of the house where there is a surprisingly large and relatively private lawned garden in two terraces, both of which take in the views. The lawns are 10 Ref: LCAA6424 bounded on two sides by stone walls and are well planted with shrubs, flowering plants and a young apple tree in the top corner beside a sizable modern timber summerhouse (9’6” x 9’6” max) with a painted exterior, double glazed windows, electric power and double glazed doors all angled to make the most of the fantastic view.

Paths lead beside the planted beds to a sheltered slate paved terrace in a sunken part of the garden which is also ideal for growing less hardy plants. Pathways then lead around the house including to a small courtyard outside of the utility room and also to the front door. The path along the far side of the house and the driveway then extends beyond what would be considered the natural boundary but is still owned by Pendennis and this leads to a gate opening onto a pedestrian access down to St Ives harbour. To the front of the house, overlooked by the dining room and lounge, is a further small lawn sheltered by a wall and high hedges and this is also planted up with numerous specimens including shrubs, grasses and a young pine tree creating a most attractive outlook from the house. Off the path along the side of the house a door opens to:-

CELLAR – 16’4” x 12’. 6’8” height under the beams, concrete floor, power and light, mains gas fired boiler, crawl space access to other parts of the house. This is a very usable and useful space currently used as a workshop.

Also off the path further doors open into the annexe and to the former pool house which is now used as a garden implement store and we are informed that there is a swimming pool now buried under one of the lawns.

GENERAL INFORMATION

VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, , Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. Facsimile: (01872) 273474. E-mail: [email protected]

POST CODE – TR26 2BY.

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

DIRECTIONS – From Carbis Bay descend the hill down towards St Ives and continue straight on rather than taking the right hand fork down towards the harbour. Pass through a narrow section of road, shortly after which turn 90° left and then go straight ahead into Porthminster Terrace rather than taking the next 90° left hand bend. Follow Porthminster Terrace around two gentle bends and then turn right into Bishops Road where Pendennis will be found at the very end.

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.

11 Ref: LCAA6424

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.

12 Ref: LCAA6424 Not to scale – for identification purposes only.

13 Ref: LCAA6424

14 Ref: LCAA6424