Yes, I know—St. Ives is usually jammed with pasty-eating tourists in 2026, but in 2026, the new tidal wave of remote workers has turned it into a bargain. The secret: buy a house up the steep hill, where the seagulls are less aggressive and the commute is just a wheeze. House prices dropped 12% because everyone wants a sea view, but you can snag a “garden view” for under £250k.
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The surprising fact? St. Ives has the highest concentration of art galleries per square foot in the UK—more than London’s West End. So, you can buy a £2,000 painting of a fishing boat while wearing a stained jumper. The beaches are so golden, they’re rumoured to be made from crushed-up Wotsits from a 1980s spill. Just don’t tell the locals; they’ll charge you for the legend.
