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Borlase Crescent

St. Austell, PL25 4RF

3 beds 1 baths Listed 24 Sep 2025 (-255d)

£166,400

Fixed Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£106,500

Local average

£365,017 (-54.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,634 of 33,755)

Street crime

149 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Section 106 Affordable
  • Sunny Aspect Large Rear Garden
  • Garden Chalet Room
  • Driveway Parking
  • Lounge
  • Kitchen Diner
  • Principle Bedroom En Suite

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Accessibility
Level access
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

A Section 106 Affordable Home located in a sought after residential development a short distance from St Austell Bay beaches, Historic Port of Charlestown and conveniently placed for both primary and secondary schooling. The property benefits from off road parking and wonderful sunny aspect rear garden. PLEASE SEE AGENTS NOTES FOR CRITERIA TO PURCHASE. EPC - B

Location - St Austell town centre is situated within a short distance and offers a wide range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. There is a mainline railway station and leisure centre together with primary and secondary schools and supermarkets. The picturesque port of Charlestown and the award winning Eden Project are within a short drive. 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 - From St Austell head along Porthpean Road towards the Community Hospital, at the roundabout take the second turning right into the development. Head down to the bottom, follow around past the children's playpark and open green on your left hand side, follow around to the right carrying straight on and Borlase Crescent will appear in front of you. The property will be located on the left as you come into the Crescent, a board will be erected for convenience.

Accommodation - All measurements are approximate, show maximum room dimensions and do not allow for clearance due to limited headroom.

To the front this beautifully appointed property, has shrubbery to both sides of the front entrance with outside courtesy lighting and covered canopy. Obscure panelled door opens through into entrance hallway.

Entrance Hallway - With six panel white doors leading into all downstairs living accommodation. Carpeted stair case with handrail to the first floor, feature paper patterned wall. An attractive tile effect floor covering.

Cloakroom/W.C. - Comprising low level WC, hand wash basin with part tiled wall surround. Wall mounted radiator. Matching flooring from the hallway. Ceiling mounted extractor.

Lounge - 3.34 x 4.30 widening to 4.92 at maximum points (1 - With a great deal of natural light from three double glazed windows, with a set of double doors opening out onto the beautifully landscaped rear garden. All finished with carpeted flooring and two tone painted wall surround. Two wall mounted radiators. Television and Telephone points.





Kitchen/Diner - 4.93 x 2.89 widening to 3.97 (16'2" x 9'5" widenin - This wonderful dining area has double glazed window to the front within the kitchen area and double doors leading out onto the paved patio, and the wonderfully presented rear garden. All finished with a tile effect floor covering. Wall mounted radiator. The kitchen itself comprises a range of white fronted wall and base units complimented with laminated patterned worksurface incorporating four ring gas hob with extractor above and integrated oven below. Under unit and freestanding space for white good appliances. One and half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap and attractive bevelled edged tiled splashback.





Carpeted staircase with hand rail to the first floor landing with wall mounted radiator. Six panel white doors to all upstairs bedrooms, bathroom and one into over stairs airing cupboard. Ceiling mounted air recirculation system and double glazed window enjoying some wonderful views.

Principal Bedroom - 3.44 x 3.32 (11'3" x 10'10") - Double glazed window with radiator beneath. Door through into en-suite.

En-Suite - 1.37 x 2.29 - maximum (4'5" x 7'6" - maximum) - Comprising white suite low level WC, hand basin with part tiled wall surround which continues through into double sized shower cubicle with sliding door. Finished with strip wood effect floor covering. Wall mounted radiator. Obscure double glazed window to the rear with fitted blind.

Family Bathroom - 2.04 x 1.70 (6'8" x 5'6") - Similarly decorated to the en-suite. Comprising low level WC, hand basin and panelled bath with mixer tap and shower head attachment. Part tiled walls surround. Electric shaver socket. Obscure double glazed window with vertical blind. Radiator behind the door and strip wood effect floor covering.

Bedroom - 2.54 x 2.87 (8'3" x 9'4") - Double glazed window to the front with radiator beneath.

Bedroom - 2.88 x 2.26 - maximum (9'5" x 7'4" - maximum) - With some wonderful far reaching views down over the garden from a double glazed window with radiator beneath.



Outside -

To the front, beautifully well kept low maintenance garden, with shrubbery boarders. Tarmac driveway, enclosed fencing and side gate giving access through to the rear.

One of the selling points of this home is its beautifully landscaped sunny aspect rear garden which enjoys a great deal of privacy. From the driveway there is a latched gate with hard standing granite stone pebbled borders with storage facilities.

The wonderful addition of a garden chalet room.

Garden Chalet Room - 2.82 x 3.42 (9'3" x 11'2") - This chalet room is fully insulated with double glazed windows to the front and side. Both power and light. Currently utilised as additional living space but could be also an office/workstation from home or a wonderful garden chalet.

From the chalet the garden opens out onto an expanse of open lawn all enclosed by strip wood fence panels and an array of planting, shrubs, trees and flowers. The garden is south westerly facing and therefore enjoys a great deal of sun throughout the day and into the evening. Outside tap.

Agents Notes - Eligibility
We give preference to those with a 3 bedroom need (no couples/singles) who have a local connection to St. Austell however we can also consider those with a lower bedroom need and/or a Cornwall connection if no applicants with the 3 bed need and town connection come forward after a period of 2 weeks from advertising:

•12 months + residency
OR
•Permanent employment 16 hours + per week
OR
•Former residency of 5 + years
OR
•Close family connection where that family member has lived for 5 + years (Mum/Dad/Son/Daughter/Brother/Sister)
OR
•Other special circumstances that mean they have a need to live in St. Austell (please ask for details)

In addition the applicant will need to:
•Be in Housing Need – i.e. living with family/renting and otherwise unable to afford a home on the open market
•Have a maximum household income of £80,000
•Have a minimum 10% deposit (or 5% with relevant AIP)
•Have a recent AIP from a s.106 lender (Nationwide/Halifax/Leeds/Santander/TSB/Skipton being the main ones we are aware of)
•Have viewed and offered on the property

Management Fee £146 per annum

Council Tax Band - C -

Listed by

St Austell

May Whetter & Grose

Reference: 167374760

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
1, Borlase Crescent, ST. AUSTELL 83 95 82 m² Detached
10, Borlase Crescent, ST. AUSTELL 82 96 59 m² Detached
11, Borlase Crescent, ST. AUSTELL 82 96 59 m² Detached
12, Borlase Crescent, ST. AUSTELL 82 96 59 m² Detached
13, Borlase Crescent, ST. AUSTELL 83 94 84 m² Detached
14, Borlase Crescent, ST. AUSTELL 83 95 84 m² Terraced
15, Borlase Crescent, ST. AUSTELL 83 94 91 m² Terraced
16 BORLASE CRESCENT, ST AUSTELL, ST AUSTELL 83 95 91 m² Terraced
17, Borlase Crescent, ST. AUSTELL 83 96 68 m² Detached
18 Borlase Crescent, ST. AUSTELL 79 84 66 m² England and Wales: 2012 onwards Detached
18, Borlase Crescent, ST. AUSTELL 83 96 68 m² Detached
19, Borlase Crescent, ST. AUSTELL 82 94 84 m² Detached
2 Borlase Crescent, ST. AUSTELL 79 90 83 m² England and Wales: 2012 onwards Detached
2, Borlase Crescent, ST. AUSTELL 82 94 84 m² Detached
20, Borlase Crescent, ST. AUSTELL 83 96 68 m² Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 01/01/2016 (10 years ago) £106,500

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
Same street 18 BORLASE CRESCENT, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4RF £255,000 18/12/2025 Semi-detached
152 PORTHPEAN ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PN £285,000 05/05/2023 Detached
Same street 22 BORLASE CRESCENT, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4RF £360,000 05/04/2023 Detached
1 AGLETS WAY, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4GA £385,000 21/11/2022 Detached
8 FURZE VALE, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4GB £425,000 21/10/2022 Detached
110 PORTHPEAN ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PN £415,000 29/09/2022 Detached
44 PELLYMOUNTER ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PX £410,000 01/07/2022 Detached
13 CODLING CLOSE, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PY £286,000 29/09/2021 Detached
38 PELLYMOUNTER ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PX £325,000 16/08/2021 Detached
8 FURZE VALE, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4GB £349,950 04/08/2021 Detached
6 NANCARROW COURT, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4RE £301,000 28/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £307,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £353,550 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -8.3%
10y growth 43.4%

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

1y (index) -1.9%
5y (index) 9.9%
10y (index) 34.6%

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

Borlase Crescent

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Asda 0.1 miles
Shop Asda Opticians 0.1 miles
Bus stop St Austell Asda (W-bound) 0.1 miles
Bus stop Pellmounter Road 0.2 miles
Hospital St Austell Community Hospital 0.4 miles
Train station St Austell 0.8 miles
Train station Par 3.4 miles
Hospital Bodmin Hospital 9.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 66
Anti-social behaviour 24
Criminal damage and arson 16
Shoplifting 12
Public order 8
Burglary 6
Other theft 6
Drugs 3
Other crime 2
Possession of weapons 2
Robbery 2
Vehicle crime 2
Total incidents 149

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
Mount Charles School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 24 Nov 2011
Penrice Academy Secondary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 2 Apr 2014
Restormel Academy Other 0.5 miles Good — 6 Feb 2013
Sandy Hill Academy Primary 0.7 miles Outstanding — 23 Mar 2017
Poltair School Secondary 0.9 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.6%
Max investor price (0.8%) £125,250
Target investor price (1%) £100,200
  • 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).

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