Guide price

£725,000

(£320/sq. ft)

4 bed detached house for sale
Folly Farm, Trowan Lane, St.Ives TR26

    • 4 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 3 receptions

    • 2,268 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: F

Just added
Chain free
Freehold
Added on 09/09/2026

About this property

  • No onward chain

  • Period Property

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • Garden

  • Rural Views

  • Renovation Opportunity

  • Detached

  • Spacious Accommodation

  • Freehold

  • Council Tax Band E

A handsome, traditional farmhouse set amidst stunning rural and coastal backdrop on the outskirts of St Ives. Generously proportioned 4 bedroom period residence extending to over 2200sqft, Fabulous views with Garage, parking and garden. EPC Band F

Situation

Situated within one of West Cornwall’s most sought-after rural landscapes, this handsome period farmhouse enjoys a wonderfully private and peaceful setting, surrounded by the rolling countryside of the Penwith Peninsula and commanding far-reaching views towards the iconic coastline of St Ives Bay. Combining traditional character with the opportunity to create a wonderful family home, the property offers an increasingly rare chance to acquire a substantial Cornish farmhouse in an exceptional rural setting.

The renowned town of St Ives is celebrated for its picturesque maze of narrow streets, traditional fishermen’s cottages, independent boutiques, acclaimed restaurants and internationally recognised art scene. At its heart, the historic granite harbour provides a wonderfully scenic focal point, with fishing boats and pleasure craft set against the backdrop of the town’s beautiful sandy beaches.

For golf enthusiasts, the spectacular links course at Lelant enjoys an elevated position overlooking the Hayle Estuary, with magnificent views towards Godrevy Lighthouse and the north Cornish coastline. Excellent transport links are also available, with the scenic branch railway from nearby St Erth connecting Carbis Bay and St Ives with the main London-to-Penzance line, making travel throughout Cornwall and further afield both convenient and enjoyable.

The Property

Dating from the early 1900s, this handsome period farmhouse presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and characterful Cornish country home, occupying an enviable position within one of West Cornwall’s most sought-after rural locations. Having remained within the same family for generations, the property has a wonderful sense of history and provenance, whilst now offering an exciting opportunity for a new owner to modernise and update the accommodation to their own requirements.

Extending to over 2,200 sq ft and arranged over two floors, the farmhouse retains a wealth of original character and charm, with generously proportioned rooms and a traditional layout. The accommodation is approached via an entrance hallway and includes a useful utility room, kitchen, dining room, sitting room and a particularly spacious additional reception room, providing excellent flexibility for modern family living.

Stairs rise to the first floor, where there are four generously sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. The bedrooms enjoy the benefit of the property’s elevated rural position, with wonderful views extending across the surrounding countryside.

One of the property's most appealing features is its exceptional setting, with fantastic far-reaching views across the local landscape, providing a beautiful backdrop and a strong connection with the surrounding West Cornwall countryside.

Whilst now requiring modernisation and updating, the property offers considerable potential to create a truly special family home, retaining its period features and inherent charm whilst introducing the comforts and style of modern living. Properties of this nature, with such a strong family history, generous accommodation and an outstanding rural setting, are increasingly difficult to find.

Outside

The property offers a generous front lawn, which gently slopes down towards the road and provides an attractive and open approach to the farmhouse. To the rear is the former farm courtyard, retaining the character and sense of history of the property’s agricultural past, together with dedicated parking for several vehicles and a useful garage.

A small parcel of land situated across the road is also included within the sale, incorporating the property’s private drainage system.

The gardens and grounds are a particularly attractive feature, enjoying far-reaching and uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside towards the distinctive profile of Rosewall Hill. The rural outlook provides a wonderful sense of space and tranquillity, with an ever-changing backdrop across the West Cornwall landscape.

Services

Mains Electricity, Oil Heating, Mains Water and Private Drainage - septic tank. Ultrafast Broadband Available (Ofcom) EE, O2 & Vodaphone signal - Good outdoor, Limited indoor. (Ofcom)

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Strictly and only by prior appointment with Stags West Cornwall

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    Freehold

  • Council tax band

    E

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