Summary - 5 STREET AN POL ST. IVES TR26 2DS
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Double-fronted town centre unit with residential floors above, near the harbour.
- Double-fronted retail frontage close to St Ives harbour
A rare mixed commercial/residential mid-terrace in Street-An-Pol, just off St Ives High Street and a short walk from the harbour. The double-fronted retail space to the ground floor provides a prominent trading frontage, with a two-storey living area above (lounge and principal bedroom with en-suite) and an attic bedroom. The property is freehold and totals about 969 sq ft, offering a flexible town-centre base for an owner-occupier business or a lettable investment.
The building has period granite walls and some attractive historic character but is older construction (pre-1900) and likely lacks wall insulation. Heating is mains gas with a boiler and radiators; the EPC is rated E. Note the lapsed planning permission for a balcony off the attic room — this demonstrates potential to add value if planning is reapplied for. There is access to a shared courtyard (one-third share) to the rear.
Important practical issues: the property will be sold at auction, it sits in an area with above-average crime and medium flood risk, and the surrounding area scores as deprived with hampered aspiration. Internal ceilings are low in places and some rooms are small, so buyers should inspect to confirm condition and layout. The property has small business rate relief currently for the shop element but any change of use or tenant could alter rates and running costs.
This is best suited to a buyer seeking a central St Ives opportunity with immediate trading visibility or an investor comfortable with auction purchases and some remedial work. It offers clear upside through active management or modest upgrades, but be prepared for renovation and to manage flood, security and energy-efficiency considerations.
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