The Old Bakery Flat, St Ives is a breathtaking three-bedroom heritage apartment where period charm meets contemporary luxury. The smart, well-equipped kitchen boasts an electric oven, ceramic hob, and modern appliances, with a dining table featuring chair and bench seating—perfect for lingering over breakfast. Step up into the exceptional open-plan lounge area, where a stunning glass extension floods the space with natural light and presents captivating views over the town's rooftops to the sea. Here, vaulted beamed ceilings, exposed brickwork, and polished floorboards showcase the property's rich character, while bi-fold doors open onto further rooftop vistas.
The apartment features three beautifully appointed bedrooms across the first floor: two doubles with en-suite shower rooms and one twin room, plus a family bathroom ensuring comfort for all guests. This reverse-level design creates a peaceful retreat on the first and second floors, while placing you right in the heart of bustling St Ives at street level.
Picture yourself awakening to sea glimpses through the glass extension, brewing morning coffee in your stylish kitchen, then stepping onto the rooftop terrace to breathe in the salty Cornish air. As evening falls, gather in the stunning living space, watching the sun paint the sky while sharing stories of coastal adventures.
The Old Bakery Flat, St Ives is perfectly positioned to explore Cornwall's artistic heart and dramatic coastline. St Ives Harbour (300 metres) enchants with its picturesque fishing port, where traditional fishing boats bob alongside modern yachts. The harbour is surrounded by quaint cobbled streets lined with independent shops selling local crafts, cosy cafés serving Cornish cream teas, and renowned art galleries showcasing works by local artists, whilst offering seasonal boat trips and breathtaking coastal views. Discover fascinating local maritime heritage at St Ives Museum, which is 900 metres away, where exhibits include shipwreck artefacts, vintage photographs, and displays chronicling the town's evolution from fishing village to artistic haven. Meanwhile, Tate St Ives (1 km) houses an impressive collection of modern British art with rotating exhibitions, whilst the nearby Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden provides a serene retreat featuring the acclaimed sculptor's masterpieces thoughtfully positioned amongst lush sub-tropical plants and Mediterranean flora in her former studio and garden. For wildlife enthusiasts, scenic boat trips operate from the harbour to observe Atlantic grey seals basking on rocky outcrops around the coast, whilst the charming village of Zennor is a 6-kilometre drive away, offering dramatic clifftop walks, the legendary Zennor Quoit ancient stone circle, and the historic Zennor Church with its famous mermaid carving.
Venture further to experience the dramatic Minack Theatre, Porthcurno (29 km), an extraordinary open-air theatre carved into granite cliffs in the 1930s, offering captivating performances from May to September with spectacular ocean views as a natural backdrop. The Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek (32 km) provides heartwarming interactive experiences with rescued seals, sea lions, and otters, featuring daily feeding talks and the UK's only seal hospital where visitors can witness rehabilitation efforts. Meanwhile, Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm, Penhallow (36 km) delights families with guided tours through traditional cider-making processes, vintage tractor rides around the orchards, and tastings of award-winning Cornish ciders and country wines.
Historic Camborne, an 18-kilometre drive away, reveals Cornwall's fascinating industrial past as the heart of the county's mining boom, where visitors can explore the World Heritage landscape dotted with iconic engine houses and discover the stories of tin miners at local heritage centres. The elegant county capital of Truro is 41 kilometres away and beckons with its magnificent Gothic Revival cathedral featuring soaring spires that dominate the skyline, alongside sophisticated shopping in the charming Lemon Street's Georgian architecture, excellent restaurants, and the acclaimed Royal Cornwall Museum showcasing everything from Egyptian artefacts to Cornish archaeology.
