Self-contained apartments

Talland House is known in literary circles worldwide as the childhood home of Virginia Woolf. She spent some of the happiest days of her life here, from her birth in 1882 until she was 12 years old. Her father, Sir Leslie Stephen, had a lease on the house during this period and many famous literary names were visitors, including Henry James and the young Rupert Brooke.

The house itself is a fine late-Victorian villa, built in colonial style and situated on the edge of St. Ives, above Portminster Beach, with stunning views across the bay towards Godrevy Lighthouse, the inspiration for Virginia Woolf's best known work - To the Lighthouse. The town centre, fishing harbour and beautiful beaches are all within five minutes' walk.

In recent years the house has been sub-divided to provide owners' accomdation on the ground floor, plus fivce self-contained flats, two of which have balconies and all have wonderful sea views.

Whether for a traditional seaside holiday or a cultural visit to St. Ives' many attractions - from the Tate Gallery, Barbara Hepworth Museum and Gardens, to the numerous art galleries in the town - Talland House is the ideal choice, whether in or out of season. It should be noted that next to the house is private parking - rare in St. Ives!

Although the ground floor of the main houses and the beautiful garderns are a private home, the owners welcome Virginia Woolf enthusiasts and scholars, and visits to the ground floor rooms can be arranged for those interested in their unique literary history.

(by Sue and Nigel Bedford)

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