Ref: LCAA8296 Offers over £1,000,000 The Slipway, Sail Lofts, FREEHOLD Porthmeor Road, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1NP (Contents available by separate negotiation) Facing directly down the slipway onto the famous Porthmeor surfing beach, with fantastic elevated sea and coastline views from its vast top floor vaulted lounge and enclosed terrace; a large and highly specified 3 double bedroomed (all en-suite) three storey house currently operating as a luxury holiday rental with outstanding occupancy and income figures. Part of the revered Sail Lofts with the option to purchase the contents and rent a parking space – this is surely the ultimate beachside property. 2 Ref: LCAA8296 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION- In all, about 1,833sq.ft. Ground Floor: hall, 2 double bedrooms both en-suite, laundry/utility room. First Floor: landing, large open-plan kitchen/dining room, third large double bedroom en- suite (2 bedrooms with sea views). Second Floor: huge vaulted lounge with full width bi-fold doors opening to the enclosed terrace, all facing the sea. Outside: spectacular ocean views as well as internal views over the Sail Lofts landscaped courtyard. DESCRIPTION The Slipway is one of the most exceptional houses in St Ives, offering voluminous highly specified accommodation over three floors facing straight down the slipway at the north eastern end of Porthmeor beach closest to The Island. Occupying the prime corner position of Sail Lofts, the house has its own private access off Porthmeor Road but also fronts the gated enclosed courtyard which is surrounded by other high end properties. For sale for the first time ever, our client converted these buildings about 20 years ago and since then they have operated as exclusive holiday rentals that achieve some of the highest occupancy rates and incomes of anywhere in St Ives. Many are repeat guests and there is a healthy booking occupancy already for 2021 although certain weeks have been reserved in case a new owner wishes to use them for themselves. The Sail Lofts are let via their own excellent 3 Ref: LCAA8296 website with first class management and enjoying exceptional brand and leading market position. Any new owner wishing to continue to holiday let the property will benefit from these unique attributes and brand values. The proximity to the beach which is only a few steps away, is obviously a huge asset but one also enjoys views down the slipway across the sands to the sea from two of the three large double bedrooms which all have their own en-suite bath or shower rooms. A hall and laundry room on the ground floor along with a sizeable open-plan kitchen/dining room on the mid floor add to the excellent amenity whilst the top floor is a truly dramatic space. This superb room extending to 27’5” x 19’6” is under a 14’ high vaulted ceiling with a Juliet balcony to the courtyard elevation but more importantly with a near full wall of bi-fold doors on the north west sea facing elevation which open into a completely wood clad enclosed terrace looking straight out across the ocean exactly where the sunsets during the summer months. There can be nowhere better to retreat to after a day on the beach and this area can be enclosed by an electrically operated roller door. The remainder of the 4 Ref: LCAA8296 frontage is of local granite with slate hanging to the top floor providing low maintenance. In addition, a car parking space will be available to rent to the new owner. Our clients would also be prepared to consider selling the property fully furnished by separate negotiation. LOCATION Around St Ives’ harbour are ancient winding streets and fisherman’s cottages running away from the main street where there are thriving restaurants, art galleries and specialist shops. A short walk to the west of the property gives access on to the South West Coast Path and one of the most rugged and scenically beautifully stretches of north Cornish coast right at your doorstep. St Ives is incredibly picturesque with 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 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. St Ives enjoys a mild climate where winter frosts are rare, the air is exceptionally clean coming straight in off the Atlantic Ocean and the clarity of light is considered to be amongst the best in Britain. The area is known for surfing with Porthmeor Beach being the main surf beach although Porthminster and other beaches around the 4 mile wide St Ives Bay means that no matter what the swell and wind direction, there is always a wave to be found. St Ives has its own branch railway line which links to the main Penzance to London Paddington Line giving simple access throughout the county and to London. On the outskirts 5 Ref: LCAA8296 of town is a supermarket and St Ives has a full range of schooling as well as professional and commercial services. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) The property is approached from Porthmeor Road by a short flight of steps rising to an obscure glazed door opening to:- RECEPTION HALL. Slate tiled floor with mat well, turning staircase to the first floor with understair cupboard below. Space for coats with shoe cupboard below, louvred double doors to a cupboard housing the Worcester mains gas fired boiler. Additional obscured windows to either side of the front door. Doors to:- 6 Ref: LCAA8296 BEDROOM 1 – 13’10” x 13’1” reducing to 10’1”. Double glazed window with a view down the slipway onto the sandy beach with surf and the Atlantic ocean beyond. Slate tiled floor, mirror fronted recessed wardrobes. Door to:- EN-SUITE BATHROOM. White enamelled cast iron bath with chrome mixer tap, glazed shower screen and chrome mixer shower over. White wc, white rectangular wash basin with chrome mixer tap set onto a granite worktop over a wood effect fronted cabinet. Slate effect tiled floor and walls, mirror with integrated lighting over the wash basin and electric shaver socket beside. Extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail. BEDROOM 2 – 13’2” x 12’. Two double glazed windows to the courtyard side, slate tiled floor, mirror fronted fitted wardrobes. Door to:- 7 Ref: LCAA8296 EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Glazed screened shower enclosure with a chrome rain head mixer shower. White wc, white rectangular wash basin with chrome mixer tap set onto a granite worktop with wood effect cabinet below. Mirror with integrated lighting over the wash basin and electric shaver socket beside. Slate effect tiled floor and walls, extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail. LAUNDRY / UTILITY ROOM – 8’9” x 5’4”. White fronted base and wall mounted cabinets under slate effect worktops with a stainless steel sink and drainer and chrome mixer tap over. White tiled splashbacks, slate tiled floor, extractor fan. Space below the worktops for a washing machine and tumble dryer. FIRST FLOOR LANDING. Glass faced balustrade and continuation of the staircase to the second floor. Wood flooring, doors to bedroom 3, the bathroom and:- 8 Ref: LCAA8296 KITCHEN / DINING ROOM – 19’5” x 18’1”. Two windows and an obscured double glazed door with views over the garden courtyard. Wood flooring. Fitted white fronted range of kitchen units under slate effect worktops with a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap over. Island with breakfast bar and five plate ceramic hob with stainless steel and glass ceiling mounted extractor over. Concealed integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Integrated twin oven and grill and separate microwave oven. BEDROOM 3 – 19’6” reducing to 10’ x 10’9”. Window facing the views to the beach, surf and open sea. Wood flooring. Door to:- EN-SUITE BATHROOM. White enamelled cast iron bath with chrome mixer tap, glazed shower screen and chrome mixer shower over. Wall mounted TV at the foot of the bath. White wc, white rectangular wash basin with chrome mixer tap set onto a granite worktop over a wood effect fronted cabinet. Slate effect tiled floor and walls, mirror with integrated lighting over the wash basin and electric shaver socket beside. Extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail with additional electric element. Door returning to the landing. SECOND FLOOR LOUNGE – 27’5” x 19’6”. Under a 14’ high vaulted ceiling with painted timbers and three Velux roof windows with integrated blinds on remote controls. Dominated by the exceptional views through 14’8” wide set of double glazed bi-fold doors which open to the covered terrace and look beyond to the beach, surf, sea and Clodgy Point. Further pair of double 9 Ref: LCAA8296 glazed doors opening to a Juliet balcony with views over the courtyard. Glazed balustrade around the turning staircase, ceiling fan with wall mounted controller. 10 Ref: LCAA8296 COVERED TERRACE – 19’4” x 8’2” reducing to 6’. Completely enclosed yet with a near full width glass fronted balustrade facing the views with a concealed roller shutter over to protect this space when the property is unoccupied. Timber flooring and wood cladding to the walls and ceiling. Outdoor lighting. GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. E-mail: [email protected]. POST CODE – TR26 1NP. SERVICES – Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.