St. Ives is set on the shores of St. Ives Bay, facing the Atlantic Ocean, and is considered to be one of the most colourful and attractive towns in Cornwall. Numerous granite cottages, small cobbled streets and narrow alleyways all surround a sheltered harbour. St. Ives is predominantly a tourist destination, but life also centres on the harbour where fishing boats bring in their daily catch. Retirees often search for property for sale in St. Ives, because of the mild climate, warmed by the Gulf Stream and almost frost-free winters. People who have relocated to St. Ives say it is a great place to live, not just because of the beaches and beautiful setting, but also because it has a real sense of community. St. Ives property is highly sought after, and many properties around the harbour area are in demand as buy to let investments.
Amenities for properties in St. Ives
The busy town centre and surrounding area has a wide variety of shops and amenities including a library, two internet cafés, two post offices, branches of the major banks, a leisure centre and a local hospital. There are in excess of five estate agents in St. Ives, all of whom will be able to assist you in your search for the right property. During recent years St. Ives has become a popular destination for people who enjoy fine cuisine, with many restaurants specialising in locally caught seafood. Families searching for houses for sale in St. Ives will discover it is a good place for children, with plenty to do, good schools and a safe environment. As well as its tradition of fishing, St. Ives is world famous as an art centre. The Tate St. Ives, part of the Tate Gallery in London, was opened in 1993 and is considered to be the flagship of Cornish art.
Transport for St. Ives
By road, St. Ives is accessible via the M5 and M6 (south bound) and subsequently the A30 and A38. By rail, train services operate from Penzance to St. Ives on a branch line.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in St. Ives, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas and search for property for sale in Penzance, Newquay and Padstow.
house, 4 bedrooms
An extremely spacious 4 bedroom traditional St Ives terraced property , with character and charm. Having 2 off road parking spaces, rear and front gardens, newly fitted kitchen and central heating...
house, 4 bedrooms
A spacious 3 storey traditional town house in elevated position affording superb views down into St Ives harbour and up the coastline towards Godrevy. 4 Bedrooms, rear courtyard, and character feature
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The former "Womens Institute Hall" in Halsetown is being offered for sale by sealed bid. Situated in the heart of the village, this large detached hall sits on good sized ground of...
house, 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 2 bathrooms
Godrevy Gardens is mainly pedestrian access and is tucked away behind The Meadow and just yards from Porthmeor beach and the Tate Gallery. The property can be reached on foot from, Virgin Street,...
house, 6 bedrooms
SITUATED IN THE POPULAR BELYARS CHARTWELL WAS ORIGINALLY A TWO STOREY HOUSE, THE CURRENT OWNER HAS EXTENDED UPWARDS ADDING A WHOLE EXTRA FLOOR TO MAKE A REALLY SUBSTANTIAL WELL APPOINTED PROPERTY...
house, 4 bedrooms
DELIGHTFUL DORMER BUNGALOW SITUATED IN A QUIET TRAFFIC FREE LOCATION IN ONE OF ST IVES MOST POPULAR ROADS. FROM WHICH THERE ARE PANORAMIC VIEWS ACROSS ST IVES BAY & GODREVY.LARGE PRIVATE...
house, 3 bedrooms
DETACHED HOUSE OF THE 1920s IN A POPULAR RESIDENTIAL LOCATION, PROVIDING VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION AND IN NEED OF MODERNISATION. THE PROPERTY WAS ONCE DIVIDED INTO TWO FLATS, THE CURRENT OWNERS LIVE...
house, 3 bedrooms
ROSELEIGH IS A CHARACTERFUL DETACHED DORMER BUNGALOW IN A FANTASTIC RURAL POSITION ON THE EDGE OF ST IVES. THERE ARE TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND A LARGE ATTIC ROOM RUNNING THE...
house, 4 bedrooms
DOUBLE FRONTED PERIOD TERRACED HOUSE WITH STUNNING SEA VIEWS ACROSS ST IVES BAY.
THE PROPERTY HAS PLENTY OF PARKING, A LOW MAINTENANCE FRONT GARDEN AND A PRIVATE WALLED REAR GARDEN. INTERNAL
house, 4 bedrooms
THIS FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY HOME HAS BEEN DESIGNED WITH MAXIMUM CONSIDERATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT UTILISING A RANGE OF ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS & FEATURES. HAVING LARGE LIVING ACCOMMODATION,...