Porth House is a beautiful, light and spacious house in an elevated position on Bowling Green Terrace overlooking St Ives. It has the added bonus of a South facing courtyard garden and on-site garage parking. This double fronted period property has been completely refurbished but retains many original features, including stained glass windows and shutters.
The Tate Gallery, beaches and harbour are all within a five to ten minute walk from the house. This comfortable home is equally ideal for groups or couples who would like more space to enjoy. The secure garage has direct access into the kitchen and a useful after beach shower for surfers and swimmers.
Ground Floor
The large open plan kitchen has been designed with sociable holidays in mind with a breakfast bar and bar stools and a table overlooking the garden with seating for up to 8 plus a high chair. It has traditional wood panelling, limestone floor and Silestone worktops. There is an adjoining seating area with beautiful afternoon light. All mod cons including dishwasher, fridge, electric oven and grill, gas hob microwave, toaster etc.
Off the kitchen is a useful utility room with a WC, wash basin, washing machine and plenty of storage for beach and surf gear.
Spacious sitting room with half panelled walls, wooden flooring and a large picture window with original shutters overlooking the garden. There is plenty of comfortable seating, TV/DVD, and plenty of books and games.
First Floor
Beautifully appointed bedrooms all have original painted floorboards, plenty of storage and thoughtful lighting plus high quality mattresses and bedding to ensure a good night’s sleep.
Bedroom 1. King size bed, wardrobes, chest of drawers, bedside tables and lamps, full length mirror. Large picture window overlooking the garden and town to the sea. Ensuite shower room with a large shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom 2. King size bed, wardrobes, bedside tables and lamps, large picture window and window seat overlooking the garden and town to the sea.
Bedroom 3. Twin beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside lights. Useful basin and vanity area which is hidden away in its own cupboard. Space for a cot. Faces to the rear of the house.
Family bathroom. Large bath and rain head shower, wash basin and WC.
Cot and high chair provided.
The private paved garden is South facing and a real sun trap. It has mature trees and its own 'beach hut' for extra storage.
The secure garage requires parallel parking and does have some restrictions. It may not suitable for very large cars. Measurements are: L: 6m D: 2.8m H: 1.9m. Please check your car measurements. The largest car we have fitted in is a Rav 4 L:4570 D:1845 H:1660