# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (PL25 4RF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 BORLASE CRESCENT, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL PL25 4RF |
| Price | £255,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £188,750 Mar 2017 |

## Description

Offered for sale and chain free this stylish semi-detached home, ideally positioned on St Austell’s sought-after southern side, offering easy access to Charlestown and Porthpean Beaches. Well-presented throughout, it features gas central heating, UPVC double glazing, and a generous rear garden with no immediate neighbours to the rear. Local schools and shops are all close at hand, making it a superb choice for families seeking comfort and convenience with easy access to the coast.

In brief the accommodation comprises of Entrance lobby, lounge, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, landing three bedrooms and bathroom. Outside attached garage. Small easy to maintain front garden and an enclosed large mainly level garden to the rear.

Location - St Austell town centre is within walking distance of the property and offers a wide range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Also within walking distance is Asda supermarket. There is a mainline railway station and leisure centre together with primary and secondary schools. The picturesque port of Charlestown and the award winning Eden Project are within a short drive. The town of Fowey is approximately 8 miles away and is well known for its restaurants and coastal walks. The Cathedral city of Truro is approximately 13 miles from the property.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/167642807/339523) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/167642807/339525) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 BORLASE CRESCENT, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4RF | £188,750 | 03/03/2017 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 81 SOUTHBOURNE ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4RT | £315,000 | 12/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 18 BORLASE CRESCENT, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4RF | £255,000 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 32 CARNJEWEY WAY, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4FU | £225,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 25 PELLYMOUNTER ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PX | £126,900 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 40 WOODLAND ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4RB | £255,000 | 27/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 22 BORLASE CRESCENT, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4RF | £360,000 | 05/04/2023 | Detached |
| 48 WOODLAND ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4RB | £295,000 | 01/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 CROMWELL ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PR | £350,000 | 21/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 40 WOODLAND ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4RB | £245,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £307,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £258,843 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £243,357 (27 Semi-detached, PL25, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +4.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cornwall). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £902/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,002/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,102/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £100,200

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.8%
- **10y growth:** 30.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cornwall; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 37.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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