Sold STC End of terrace

38 CHURCH STREET

LISKEARD, CORNWALL PL14 3AQ

2 beds 1 baths 506 sq ft Listed 31 Jan 2024 (-866d)

£125,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

47 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£125,000 Mar 2024

Price per m²

£2,660/m²

Local average

£181,842 (-31.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,623 of 33,755)

Street crime

138 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Well presented town centre cottage
  • Open plan fitted kitchen and lounge
  • Three piece bathroom
  • Rear courtyard with storage shed
  • Gas central heating and double glazing
  • Brilliant first time buy or investment opportunity
  • Many character features
  • Excellently placed for amenities
  • No onward chain
  • Viewing highly recommended

Additional details

Parking
Yes, On street
Garden
Private garden, Yes

Description

Offered with no onward chain, this impeccably presented two-bedroom town centre cottage is strategically positioned for easy access to amenities. Ideal for first-time buyers or investors, the property features an open-plan fitted kitchen and lounge. With the added benefits of gas central heating and double glazing, this cottage is an attractive option for those seeking low-maintenance living, complete with a small enclosed courtyard and a handy shed store.
THE PROPERTY
Offering no onward chain this terraced character cottage is conveniently located for Liskeard town centre and the mainline rail station.
The well-presented accommodation comprises of open plan lounge and fitted kitchen to the ground floor. The first floor consists of two bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing and a small enclosed rear courtyard with stone storage shed.
The property presents a splendid opportunity for buyers looking for a period home in a convenient location to place their own stamp.
THE OUTSIDE
To the rear of the property lies an enclosed courtyard.
Offering little maintenance, the private space to the rear of the property benefits a useful shed store and provides a suitable area for those with busy lifestyles or little need or desire for a garden.
THE LOCATION
Excellently placed for amenities both within and on the edge of the town, Church Street has the luxury of having all day to day conveniences including pubic transport set within walking distance of it's location
Liskeard is a former market town located only 7 miles from the South Coast of Cornwall with its sandy beaches and within easy reach of Bodmin Moor.
Providing everyday town centre facilities on the doorstep, Liskeard also benefits from having a retail park, supermarkets, a leisure centre with swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, a community hospital, and both primary and secondary schools.
A mainline railway station within walking distance of the town centre has branch lines to Plymouth and the nearby famous fishing port of Looe. The A38 dual carriageway is easily accessible connecting the area to Devon and westbound further into Cornwall.
FAQS
Services – Mains gas, electric, water, and drainage
Vendors' position – No onward chain
Council Tax - A
Tenure – Freehold
Garden Aspect - East
Satnav Reference - PL14 3AQ
Agents Note: “We would recommend reviewing the Key Facts for Buyers link before viewing or purchasing this property which can be found at the end of this property listing or on our website”
DIRECTIONS
From Liskeard town centre, proceed along Barras Street (B3254), passing Webbs House on the right. At the roundabout take the second exit and proceed through the traffic lights onto Plymouth Road. Take the right turn after the church and continue along Church Street South and the property can be seen on the right adjacent to The Barley Sheaf public house.
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EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Liskeard

Parkes & Pearn

Reference: 144193370

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 22/06/2015

Expiry date: 21/06/2025 (expired)

Current heating cost: £354/year

Potential heating cost: £288/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,520

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

Price history

35% since 2010

Event Date Price % change
Sold 28/03/2024 (2 years ago) £125,000 +35.1%
Sold 18/01/2010 (16 years ago) £92,500

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 PENMARAVE CHURCH STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AQ £395,000 31/03/2023 Semi-detached
4 KILLIGREW ROAD, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3BW £130,000 17/03/2023 Terraced
9 FORE STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3JA £116,000 21/10/2022 Terraced
21 BODGARA WAY, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3BH £130,000 14/09/2022 Terraced
2 CANNON HILL, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AF £75,000 12/08/2022 Terraced
40 POUND STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3JT £152,000 27/06/2022 Terraced
3 MARKET STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3JH £75,000 10/06/2022 Terraced
4 CASTLE GARDENS, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AR £157,500 10/06/2022 Terraced
27 FORE STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3JA £156,000 11/04/2022 Terraced
8 SPURWAY ROAD, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3DG £165,000 31/03/2022 Terraced
21 CHURCH STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AG £164,000 10/02/2022 Terraced
6 SPURWAY ROAD, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3DG £125,000 04/02/2022 Terraced
11 CASTLE GARDENS, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AR £255,000 07/12/2021 Terraced
36 POUND STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3JT £130,000 10/11/2021 Terraced
11 LOWER LUX STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3JL £120,000 11/10/2021 Terraced
4 CHURCH GATE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AY £153,600 20/09/2021 Terraced
Same street THE BARLEY SHEAF CHURCH STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AQ £180,000 31/08/2021 Other
Same street 33 CHURCH STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AQ £115,000 11/08/2021 Terraced
3 CHURCH GATE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3AY £195,000 18/06/2021 Terraced

Street average: £230,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £143,694 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.2%
10y growth 65.3%

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

1y (index) -2.2%
5y (index) 10.5%
10y (index) 36.8%

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

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Blackie's Barber Shop 0.1 miles
Shop Poundland 0.1 miles
Bus stop Bay Tree Hill 0.1 miles
Bus stop Post Office 0.2 miles
Train station Liskeard 0.6 miles
Hospital Liskeard Community Hospital 0.7 miles
Train station Coombe Junction Halt 1.0 miles
Hospital HMS Raleigh Medical Centre 11.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 57
Shoplifting 22
Anti-social behaviour 13
Other theft 11
Criminal damage and arson 9
Other crime 7
Public order 7
Possession of weapons 5
Drugs 2
Theft from the person 2
Vehicle crime 2
Burglary 1
Total incidents 138

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
St Martin's CofE Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 5 Jul 2023
Liskeard School and Community College Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 25 Apr 2013
Caradon Alternative Provision Academy Other 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 17 May 2023
Taliesin Education Ltd Other 0.5 miles Good — 26 Jun 2022
Liskeard Hillfort Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 19 Oct 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.8%
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).