St Austell property pages 

St Austell is the first town of any size in Cornwall when approaching from Devon along the A390. It is now an ever popular resort that has been boosted by the recent arrival of the Eden Project nearby. However St Austell's growth in the past has been as a result of china clay extraction rather than tourism. The local chemist William Cookworthy discovered huge deposits of this mineral in the middle of the 18th century and this lead to the growth of the town for many years. China clay extraction is still very important to the local economy but not to the same extent as previously. Today tourism is of far greater importance and the local environment and spectacular scenery is what attracts visitors to the area. The town itself is a mix of old and new, with narrow twisting streets in some areas and modern shopping precincts in others. However it is the abundance of beaches and coastal views that bring people flocking to the area each year. 

Average price of a semi-detached house in St. Austell - £142,000  Source: Land Registry -  January 2006

St Austell Estate Agents

Jefferys 18, Duke St, St. Austell, Cornwall PL25 5PH Phone: 01726 73483

Lewis & Co 9-10, Market St, St. Austell, Cornwall PL25 4BB Phone: 01726 66442

Stratton Creber Estate Agents - Estate House, 1, Market St, St. Austell, Cornwall PL25 4BB Phone: 01726 73254

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