Inner Visions Eco, Hayle

About this property

Set within a contemporary *Passivhaus development just a five-ish minute-drive (or a fifteen minute walk) from the three mile stretch of dune-backed sands at The Towans and Gwithian beaches, this beautiful home melds laid back styling with modern features to offer a holiday home that feels easy-going and welcoming from the moment you plonk your bags down.

Light-filled and airy the house is peppered with wall art including works from the St Ives School as well as bold prints from the Pop Art movement, all sitting alongside eclectic furnishings that range from a salvaged armoire and wire dining chairs to a cowrie shell chandelier and velvet sofa. A free-flowing living/dining area opens out through French doors to a sun-drenched paved garden where a bed of tropical plants, Tom Leaper Sculptures, ferns and grasses forms a lush oasis. It’s a relaxing place for BBQ’s or for chilling out after a day’s surf, with a storage shed ideal for popping wetsuits and boards into, and a lounge suite perfect for putting your feet up.

Upstairs, the property’s three bedrooms include a spacious en-suite master and a second double bedroom (both with integrated wardrobes), while the smaller third bedroom has a comfortable daybed. More artwork and photographic prints infuse the rooms with warmth and character, and along with the large family bathroom on this floor, the space is well suited to families and couples.

Designed with complete relaxation in mind, Inner Visions Eco isn’t short on entertainment features; in fact, its selection of toys and books as well as games console, music system, Sonos speakers and smart TV ensure there’s plenty for adults and kids to look forward to after heading back from a day spent catching waves in St Ives Bay or building sandcastles down on the beach.

If you're keen to discover the iconic Cornish surfing culture, Inner Visions was one of the first surfing brands in Cornwall and now has two shops in West Cornwall for all your surfing needs.

*Passivhaus buildings are designed to provide a high level of comfort while using very little energy for heating and cooling. They are built with meticulous attention to detail and rigorous design and construction according to principles developed by the Passivhaus Institute in Germany.

Living area

Open plan with the dining area this spacious room leads right out to the garden through French doors. Bold wall art and funky furnishings enhance the character of the room where one-off pieces of furniture include a fern green velvet-covered sofa, two armchairs, a boho pouffe, coffee table, throws and hot pink cushions. There are a range of books to choose from, and a flat screen Smart TV with Sky, a music system, Sonos speaker and games console

Kitchen

Located on the ground floor off the living room, the kitchen features a mixture of colours and textures with fish sketch wallpaper and brickwork contrasting the stark white and stone-effect units, red oven and distressed timber flooring. A range of large and small appliances include an induction hob, electric single fan-assisted oven, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Sage coffee machine (which uses Nespresso pods), cafetiere, iron and ironing board, toaster, vacuum cleaner, kettle and microwave

Dining Area

Incorporated within the living room the dining area features an industrial-style dining table with corner bench seating and two dining chairs

Family bathroom

Located on the first floor, the contemporary family bathroom has a large walk-in shower, a hand basin, heated towel rail, electric mirror, hairdryer, shaver point, cabinet and WC

Bathroom Two

En suite to the master bedroom on the first floor, with walk-in shower, hand basin, hairdryer and WC.

*There is a small cloakroom with WC on the ground floor

Master Bedroom

Located on the first floor this gorgeous room has its own en-suite and is a sanctuary for afternoon naps and long, comfortable nights of sleep. Furnished with a king size upholstered bed, pedestal tables and reading lights, a chest of drawers, a mirror, a built-in wardrobe and an occasional velvet covered chair

Bedroom Two

This bedroom is situated on the first floor and is furnished with a double bed and integrated wardrobe (which has shelves inside)

Bedroom Three

Also located on the first floor, this room features a roomy single daybed with a desk and swivel chair, armchair and a couple of small storage units

Outside

A suntrap paved garden to the back of the house is enclosed and features a tropically planted central bed and is furnished with rattan suite and coffee table. An attractive storage shed provides space for wetsuits, boards and canoes as well as a charcoal BBQ and two deck chairs

Parking

Private car parking spaces for two vehicles to the front of the house