The Hamlet of Trowan

The ancient hamlet of Trowan lies just ¾ mile to the west of St Ives, Cornwall in a spectacular cliff top location with extensive sweeping sea views.

The site has been settled from pre-historic times with evidence of occupation dating back as far as the Iron Age. Records show signs of continuous occupation from then until the present day. In late Victorian times Trowan was an important bustling centre in its own right with over one hundred residents. It had its own Manor (now Trowan Vean), a blacksmith's shop, numerous cottages, a vicar, a nearby tin mine and was home to a community of miners, farmers and their families. Changes in farming practice and the closure of Consul's Mine caused the population to dwindle and the historic granite cottages gradually fell into disrepair becoming almost fully ruinous by the early part of this century.

The hamlet lies at the centre of a ring of rich green fields and enjoys sweeping views across the sea and countryside. It is found at the end of its own Cornish lane which branches from the main St Ives to Land's End road. There is footpath access to the coastal path and National Trust land. St Ives town centre is just a short walk away - the walk back up might take a little longer!

The beautiful traditional Cornish cottages are being fully restored and offered for sale as homes or holiday cottages.