Flat 2 7 Barnoon Terrace

Situated on an elegant, pedestrianised Victorian terrace overlooking the sea, this property is a fantastic base for a couple exploring the myriad delights of St Ives. For art lovers, discovering the St Ives School collections of the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden will be a real pleasure, and the many independent galleries in town show that St Ives is still a thriving, active, contemporary artists’ hub. From the town, there are many lovely walks around the coastline that so inspired the likes of Hepworth, Ben Nicholson, Naum Gabo and Alfred Wallis. Stroll the Island peninsula or take the longer route out to Clodgy Point for rewarding views and wildlife spotting. Back in town, feast on the catch of the day at a harbourside restaurant or grab some fish and chips and head for the beach for a sunset supper.

The hillside position and open aspect of this ground-floor apartment mean that both the garden and the apartment itself enjoy splendid views over St Ives Bay. Access to the apartment is via an attractive, tiered patio garden; 11 steps lead up to the front door and shared hallway. Accommodation in the property is simply laid out and stylish. The airy lounge/kitchen/diner has a comfortable sofa area and a window seat for curling up and watching the boats go in and out of the harbour. The compact kitchen is discreetly tucked into an alcove of this spacious room while the dining table and chairs are perfect for cosy meals in. A double bedroom with smart pine furniture and an en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath complete the apartment.

Outdoors, the shared, tiered patio garden is a convivial spot for sea-gazing at any time of year, taking in the reviving sea air.