Ref: LCAA6424 £995,000 Pendennis, Bishops Road, St Ives, West Cornwall 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 St Ives Bay, 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 Godrevy Lighthouse 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 Trevose Head. 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.