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Enjoying a countryside setting, within the Carracks, in St Ives, this three-bedroom, contemporary detached eco house, with a ‘green’ roof and landscaped garden, blends seamlessly into its surroundings and rural setting, but is still within walking distance of the town centre, harbour and beaches.
Sleeping six, plus an infant, it is ideal for a family looking to combine the coast and countryside, for a fabulous break.
Large French doors and windows, allow natural light to flood a spacious open plan living area, consisting of a kitchen, dining and sitting area, with countryside views of Rosewall Hill and Cornish Moorland, open up the doors, step out onto the forward facing patio and relax watching the natural beauty through the supplied binoculars, or step inside kick off your shoes, warm your toes with the comfort of the under-floor heating and rug and cosy up on the sofa, or comfy chair with footstool, and enjoy the entertainment on the 43” television with Sony Blu Ray DVD Player.
The kitchen/diner is within the open plan living area, ideal for socialising with the designated chef, a dining table with seating for six offers a lovely setting to dine in, the contemporary kitchen with sleek white units and spacious black work surfaces is well-appointed with everything you need for your holiday, a separate utility room on the first floor houses a washer/dryer.
There is a choice of three comfortable bedrooms, two are located on the second floor and boast private en-suites with an enclosed shower, the master king sized and a double room both enjoy views of the Cornish countryside from the comfort of your bed, lie back and watch nature at play, a perfect way to start your day, the third twin room is conveniently located near the family bathroom, on the first floor, it also enjoys countryside views to the rear, each is well presented with sumptuously dressed beds and offer plenty of storage space.
The family bathroom is conveniently located next to the first-floor bedroom, there is a bath with shower -over, so you can escape for a long soak amongst the bubbles.
The outside spaces to enjoy, a forward-facing enclosed garden, the garden has a table and chairs for dining alfresco with a picturesque Cornish moorland as your backdrop, ideal for relaxing in the sunshine or enjoying a coffee in the countryside, a side path, with a locked gate, leads to the rear of the property.
Rosewall Hill is an area of outstanding natural beauty. fabulous for walkers and cyclist, with far reaching coastal views, rugged moorlands, wild flora and fauna and native and migrating birds to enjoy spotting, join the South West Coast Path and venture along this dramatic cliffside walk to Zenor or into St Ives in the other direction, St Ives is a traditional Cornish fishing village with a pretty arc shaped harbour and cobbled streets filled with boutiques and galleries filled with local art, its also home to the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, which features works of famous artist who have been inspired by the town, surrounded by golden sandy beaches and azure coloured water, alternatively explore the surrounding area by hopping on the scenic railway, it runs beside the beaches with breath-taking sea views all the way.
If you love the countryside lifestyle then you won’t want to miss Cornwall’s glorious gardens, from Trebah, a sub-tropical paradise with a stunning coastal backdrop, near Falmouth, Heligan recently discovered after being lost to the brambles of time since the outbreak of WW1, to the exciting canopy walkway above the trees of a tropical rainforest at the Eden Project, near St Austell, there is so much to explore, or maybe an iconic photo by the sign post at Land’s End, followed by a show at the nearby Minack open air theatre, will offer a fabulous day out, its stage has been carved out of the cliff edge with the Atlantic Ocean as its backdrop, the kids will love the thrills and spills of Flambards theme park in Helston or feeding the animals at Paradise Park near Hayle.
If you wish to combine the tranquillity of the Cornish countryside but still be near the coast and be able to walk into the heart of St Ives, then Rosewall Retreat is for you.