For sale Character Property

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THE COURTYARD, MANOR FARM ROAD, ST AUSTELL, DUPORTH, CORNWALL PL26 6EA

2 beds 2 baths 1,023 sq ft Listed 22 Apr 2026 (-41d)

£385,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

95 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£340,000 Apr 2021

Price per m²

£4,053/m²

Local average

£356,568 (+8%)

Street crime

54 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Sought After Coastal Location
  • Private Gated Access To Beach Below
  • Stunning Garden View Over The Communal Courtyard
  • High End Finish & Specifcation
  • A Short Walk to the Historic Harbour Port Of Charlestown
  • Southwest Coastal Footpath Within Easy Reach
  • Three Golf Courses Within A Short Drive

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Underfloor heating
Parking
Off street
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
Yes
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

A two bedroom character residence, immaculately presented and renovated to an exceptionally high standard throughout benefiting from two allocated parking spaces. This lifestyle living development commands a fine position within close proximity of the coast with private access to Duporth Beach. Early viewing is deemed essential.
* EPC - D * * SEE AGENTS NOTES *

Location: - The property is situated in the popular coastal location of Duporth Bay, with private gated access to the beach below. Charlestown with its harbour, range of galleries and restaurants, and Porthpean with its beach and golf course are within close proximity. St Austell town centre is situated approximately one mile away and offers shopping educational and recreational facilities including a mainline railway station and leisure centre. Most water sports are catered for along the south coast and there are many fine coastal walks. The town of Fowey is approximately 7 miles away and is well known for its restaurants and coastal walks. The Cathedral city of Truro is approximately 13 miles from the property.

Directions: - Heading out to Duporth on Porthpean Road turn left head towards Charlestown, taking the right hand turn into the Duporth Development. Follow the road along towards the bottom and the property will be located on the right hand side, opposite Clock Tower Court and Rashleigh Road.

Accomodation: - Main front door with upper double glazed inset blind. External access into entrance hall.

Entrance Hall: - 5.71m x 2.69m (max) (18'8" x 8'9" (max)) - Wood effect Karndean flooring. Storage cupboard housing the mains fuse box. Fibre link to premises internet point. Further storage set within. Upon entering opposite the front door, door opens to provide access to another useful inbuilt storage cupboard including power sockets for utility use, currently housing dryer. Carpeted stairs to first floor with door set below allowing access to the understairs storage facilities with the properties gas fired central heating boiler located within and under floor heating system.



Ground Floor Shower: - 2.36m x 1.93m (max) (7'8" x 6'3" (max)) - Matching three piece white shower suite, comprising low level flush WC with dual flush technology, ceramic hand wash basin, central mixer tap and fitted shower enclosure with sliding shower doors. Tiled walls. Karndean flooring. Heated towel rail. Wall mounted storage cabinets. Fitted extractor fan. Underfloor heating.

Open Plan Kitchen Lounge Diner: - 8.08m x 3.67m (max) (26'6" x 12'0" (max)) - A fantastic room spanning the whole length of the property. Two wood frame double glazed windows to rear elevation. Further wood framed bifold door providing access to the external patio located to the rear of the property. Karndean flooring. Fitted kitchen units with wall and base units. Slim line quartz stone worktop with matching splash back. The kitchen benefits from Neff integral fridge freezer, double oven, washer dryer, dishwasher and wine cooler. Induction four ring buttonless hob with fitted extractor above. The current owners have fitted larder cupboard to offer additional storage space. Stainless steel one and a half bowl sink with central mixer tap. The kitchen benefits from under unit lighting. Space for dining table. Lounge facing the private patio. Telephone points and internal network points. Underfloor heating.









Landing: - 3.55m x 2.77m (max) (11'7" x 9'1" (max)) - Wood frame double glazed curved top window to front elevation. Carpeted flooring. Vertical radiator. Wall mounted thermostat. Doors off to bedroom one, two and family bathroom. Loft access hatch.

Bathroom: - 2.64 x 2.04m (max) (8'7" x 6'8" (max)) - Matching three piece white bathroom suite, comprising low level flush WC, dual flush technology, ceramic hand wash basin with central mixer tap set within vanity storage unit offering additional storage below. Tile enclosed bath with recessed controls and wall mounted mains fed shower over. Tiled walls. Tiled flooring. Heated towel rail. Fitted extractor fan. Fitted storage cupboard. Electric shaver point. Large fitted mirror. Door to bedroom one.



Bedroom One: - 4.90m x 3.01m (max) (16'0" x 9'10" (max)) - Wood frame double glazed window to rear elevation. Carpeted flooring. Radiator. Door to bathroom.



Bedroom Two: - 5.93m x 3.11m (max) (19'5" x 10'2" (max)) - Large double bedroom with double aspect windows to front and rear. Carpeted flooring. Radiator. TV and internal media points.





Outside: - To the front the property offers two numbered off road parking spaces this is an anomaly for the development with the majority of properties only having one space. Hardstanding walkway provides access to the front door. Number 9 owns the two triangular patches of planting in front of each parking space. To the rear and accessed off the lounge area is the properties private external space laid to patio and surrounded by railings and lockable gate providing clear segregation of the boundary. This area overlooks the clock tower a delightful external entertaining place.















Broadband And Mobile Coverage: - Broadband and Mobile Coverage
Please visit Ofcom broadband and mobile coverage checker to check mobile and broadband coverage.



Services: - None of the services, systems or appliances at the property have been tested by the Agents.

Agents Note: - The property also benefits from having private access to Duporth Beach.
Please note there are two annual service charges as follows -
Estate £337.34 per year
Duporth £241.18 per year.
Both are payable to managing agents Modbury Estates

Viewing: - Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents: May Whetter & Grose, Bayview House, St Austell Enterprise Park, Treverbyn Road, Carclaze, PL25 4EJ
Tel: Email:

Council Tax Band - D -

Listed by

St Austell

May Whetter & Grose

Reference: 174789671

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 24/11/2020

Current heating cost: £670/year

Potential heating cost: £670/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £29,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
  • Wind turbine (£15,000 - £25,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Floorplan

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £385,000 +13.2%
Sold 28/04/2021 (5 years ago) £340,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
5 RASHLEIGH ROAD, DUPORTH, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 6DW £425,000 26/05/2022 Other

Area average: £425,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 10.7%
10y growth -20.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cornwall. Series: All dwelling types. As of February 2026.

1y (index) -2.6%
5y (index) 8.4%
10y (index) 35.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cornwall. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £902/mo
Realistic £1,002/mo
Optimistic £1,102/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cornwall.

Location

Address

Manor Farm Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Manor Farm Road 0.0 miles
Hospital St Austell Community Hospital 0.4 miles
Shop Sail Loft Emporium 0.4 miles
Shop Anna's 0.4 miles
Train station St Austell 1.2 miles
Train station Par 3.2 miles
Hospital Bodmin Hospital 9.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 25
Criminal damage and arson 5
Other theft 5
Burglary 4
Shoplifting 4
Anti-social behaviour 3
Public order 3
Possession of weapons 2
Vehicle crime 2
Drugs 1
Total incidents 54

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Penrice Academy Secondary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 2 Apr 2014
Mount Charles School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 24 Nov 2011
Charlestown Primary School Primary 0.8 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Sandy Hill Academy Primary 0.9 miles Outstanding — 23 Mar 2017
Restormel Academy Other 0.9 miles Good — 6 Feb 2013

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Pagoda Drive, PL26 £1,250/mo 2 0.05 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Porthpean Road, PL25 £1,450/mo 2 0.34 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Detached House, Charlestown Road, PL25 £1,600/mo 2 0.4 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Detached House, Charlestown Road, PL25 £1,600/mo 2 0.4 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Detached House, Charlestown Road, PL25 £1,800/mo 2 0.4 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Detached House, The Nest, PL25 £2,200/mo 2 0.51 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Penrice Parc, PL25 £850/mo 2 0.55 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Queens Road, PL25 £900/mo 2 0.74 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Alexandra Road, PL25 £825/mo 2 1.03 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Detached House, Brockstone Road, PL25 £1,150/mo 2 1.06 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,363/mo (10 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.35%
Max investor price (0.8%) £168,750
Target investor price (1%) £135,000
Gross yield 4.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 23.8×
Monthly cashflow £-326/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -3.5%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).