St Austell is a bustling market town currently experiencing a period of change, having benefited from Cornwall's Objective One funding, with major town centre redevelopment and regeneration underway. The history of St Austell stretches back to medieval times, with later growth as a market town. The 18th century china clay boom made it the most prosperous town in Cornwall, and although production methods have changed considerably since then, Imerys, the company which operates most of the pits today, is still one of Cornwalls biggest employers. More recently the Eden Project has well and truly put St Austell on the map, generating a thriving tourism industry in the area. If youve always wanted to live in a house with sea views then you will be able to find a property for sale in St Austell to fit this criteria. The area is popular with people searching for holiday homes, which St Austell estate agents have a good selection of; including luxury apartments in purpose built properties with sea views out to St Austell Bay.
Amenities for properties in St Austell
The prosperous town centre of St Austell has a large shopping centre with banks, a Post Office, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants. St Austell is convenient for many of its charming neighbouring villages Charlestown is an elegant Georgian port with resident tall ships, and the harbour of Fowey is less than 10 miles along the coast. The temperate weather encourages luxuriant plant life and has resulted in many local garden attractions such as Caerhays Castle, Heligan and, of course, the Eden Project, with its unique giant biomes and over 100,000 plants from all parts of the world. Families with children considering St Austell property will discover the area has numerous schools, a college, parks, sports and leisure amenities.
Transport for St Austell
By road, St Austell is situated on the A390 trunk road between Truro and Liskeard. By rail, St Austell has its own station-stop on the Penzance/London-Paddington main line. Newquay Cornwall Airport operates flights to/from a number of National and International destinations.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in St Austell, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas and search for property for sale in Truro, Fowey and Falmouth.
house, 3 bedrooms
Miller Countrywide are delighted to offer a three bedroom Cornish cottage in this historical Georgian Port of Charlestown. (contd...)
flat
An investment opportunity to purchase three currently occupied self contained flats, set in the village of Carthew ,approximately 3 miles from the market town of St Austell.
house, 3 bedrooms
Located in the Boscoppa area on the eastern side of St Austell, Stratton Creber are please to offer for sale this three bedroom extended semi detached home. The property has been extending to...
flat, 2 bedrooms
An attractively presented two bedroom first floor apartment on the favoured western fringes of St Austell. The property comprises: spacious lounge, kitchen/diner, two double bedrooms and a...
house, 2 bedrooms
Miller Countrywide are delighted to offer a Cornish character cottage located in the sought after area of Higher Porthpean. The property benefits from sea views, galley style kitchen, living room...
house
Freehold sale of a popular 18 hole golf course with clubhouse and potential planning permission for 8 letting rooms with owners accomodation
house, 4 bedrooms
This is an attractive modern four bedroomed detached family house within the popular development of Lewis Way.
The property has appealing stone elevation detail and enjoys a surprisingly
house, 5 bedrooms
Available for the first time in approximately 36 years, is an imposing, spacious & versatile detached property with glorious valley & countryside views down towards the St Austell town...
house, 3 bedrooms
Situated in the Foundry Park estate in Charlestown is this three bedroom end of terrace home. An appealing feature behind this modern home is the rear wall in the garden which is part of the Old...
flat, 2 bedrooms
Located within two and a half miles from the town centre of St Austell is this purpose built first floor flat. The property offers two double bedroomed accommodation, open plan...