# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TR3 6JP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 40 THE FORGE, TRURO, CARNON DOWNS, CORNWALL TR3 6JP | | Price | £395,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 118 m² | | Last sold | £335,000 Nov 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 23/06/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £1,552/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,900 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0380-2034-6260-2927-3745) ## Description Offered onto the market with no onward chain, this modern four bedroomed detached house is located on this popular residential development in Carnon Downs and boasts countryside views from the rear elevation. The property benefits from double glazing and gas fired heating. The internal accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance hallway, cloakroom, living room with feature fire place housing gas fire, dining area, conservatory with stunning countryside views to the rear. The ground floor accommodation is completed by the fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall units and a door leading to the garage. To the first floor are the four bedrooms , master bedroom with en-suite shower and family bathroom. Externally, the rear garden has a raised paved seating area which takes advantage of the panoramic countryside views. with steps leading to the lower garden with is laid to lawn bordering flower beds and a timber shed. To the front of the property there is access to the integral garage, driveway and a further lawn area with mature shrubs. **Description** - Offered onto the market with no onward chain, this modern four bedroomed detached house is located on this popular residential development in Carnon Downs and boasts countryside views from the rear elevation. The property benefits from double glazing and gas fired heating. The internal accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance hallway, cloakroom, living room with feature fire place housing gas fire, dining area, conservatory with stunning countryside views to the rear. The ground floor accommodation is completed by the fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall units and a door leading to the garage. To the first floor are the four bedrooms , master bedroom with en-suite shower and family bathroom. Externally, the rear garden has a raised paved seating area which takes advantage of the panoramic countryside views. with steps leading to the lower garden with is laid to lawn bordering flower beds and a timber shed. To the front of the property there is access to the integral garage, driveway and a further lawn area with mature shrubs. **Location** - Carnon Downs is an extremely popular village located approximately 3 miles from Truro city centre with an extensive range of local facilities including dental practise, surgery, bowls club, mini supermarket and post office and it is also an ideal location for cyclists and walkers with excellent access to the Bissoe Trail. Truro city has a wide range of amenities which include restaurants, bars, as well as high street shops and also a mainline railway station connecting to London Paddington. **Entrance Hallway** - **Separate W/C** - **Living Room** - 4.86 x 3.72 (15'11" x 12'2") - **Dining Room** - 2.50 x 3.73 (8'2" x 12'2") - **Conservatory** - 2.31 x 3.57 (7'6" x 11'8") - **Kitchen** - 4.18 x 3.57 (13'8" x 11'8") - **First Floor Landing** - **Master Bedroom** - 4.66 x 3.66 (15'3" x 12'0") - **En-Suite Shower** - 2.02 x 1.72 (6'7" x 5'7") - **Bedroom** - 2.63 x 2.62 (8'7" x 8'7") - **Bedroom** - 2.64 x 3.59 (8'7" x 11'9") - **Bedroom** - 2.65 x 3.72 (8'8" x 12'2") - **Bathroom** - 2.04 x 2.28 (6'8" x 7'5") - **Garage** - 5.17 x 2.61 (16'11" x 8'6") - **Agents Note** - Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band E Mains Gas/Electric/Water/Drainage ## Property Photos - ![IMG_4985.JPEG](/listings/photos/141250940/393797) - IMG_4985.JPEG - ![CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL007.jpg](/listings/photos/141250940/393799) - CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL007.jpg - ![IMG_4990.JPEG](/listings/photos/141250940/393802) - IMG_4990.JPEG - ![CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL008.jpg](/listings/photos/141250940/393805) - CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL008.jpg - ![CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL004.jpg](/listings/photos/141250940/393808) - CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL004.jpg - ![CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL002.jpg](/listings/photos/141250940/393812) - CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL002.jpg - ![CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL003.jpg](/listings/photos/141250940/393815) - CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL003.jpg - ![CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL001.jpg](/listings/photos/141250940/393817) - CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL001.jpg - ![CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL005.jpg](/listings/photos/141250940/393820) - CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL005.jpg - ![CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL006.jpg](/listings/photos/141250940/393822) - CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL006.jpg - ![CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL013.jpg](/listings/photos/141250940/393825) - CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL013.jpg - ![CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL015.jpg](/listings/photos/141250940/393827) - CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL015.jpg - ![IMG_4991.JPEG](/listings/photos/141250940/393829) - IMG_4991.JPEG - ![CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL014.jpg](/listings/photos/141250940/393832) - CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL014.jpg - ![IMG_4992.JPEG](/listings/photos/141250940/393838) - IMG_4992.JPEG - ![CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL009.jpg](/listings/photos/141250940/393840) - CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL009.jpg - ![CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL010.jpg](/listings/photos/141250940/393843) - CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL010.jpg - ![CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL012.jpg](/listings/photos/141250940/393844) - CAM01922G0-PR0038-STILL012.jpg - ![IMG_4994.JPEG](/listings/photos/141250940/393848) - IMG_4994.JPEG - ![IMG_5001.JPEG](/listings/photos/141250940/393849) - IMG_5001.JPEG - ![IMG_5007.JPEG](/listings/photos/141250940/393850) - IMG_5007.JPEG ## Floorplans - ![giraffe360_v2_floorplan01_AUTO_ALL (2).jpg](/listings/photos/141250940/393851) - giraffe360_v2_floorplan01_AUTO_ALL (2).jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/141250940/393853) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #11217368 - **Address:** 40 The Forge, Carnon Downs, TR3 6JP - **Certificate Issued:** 21/09/2015 - **Work Completed:** 11/09/2015 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #11118874 - **Address:** 40 The Forge, Carnon Downs, TR3 6JP - **Certificate Issued:** 27/07/2015 - **Work Completed:** 13/07/2015 - **Items:** 2 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #12125192 - **Address:** 40 The Forge, Carnon Downs, TR3 6JP - **Certificate Issued:** 02/01/2017 - **Work Completed:** 02/12/2016 - **Items:** 5 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 40 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP | £335,000 | 07/11/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | REDUIRE, 3 WOON LANE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6LR | £425,000 | 16/12/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 24 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP | £440,000 | 08/12/2025 | Detached | | 9 FORTH NOWETH, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6LU | £340,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 15 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP | £420,000 | 15/05/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 41 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP | £387,500 | 05/08/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] 12 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP | £407,500 | 29/02/2024 | Detached | | 4 MANSE ROAD, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JE | £585,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached | | 10 PARK AN GWARRY, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6XB | £390,000 | 16/10/2023 | Detached | | CHYLIDN VALLEY LANE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6LP | £657,500 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 21 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP | £419,000 | 06/09/2023 | Detached | | 11 PENGELLY CLOSE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6FP | £375,000 | 13/01/2023 | Detached | | 15 PARK AN GWARRY, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6XB | £430,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached | | CHY VEAN, 19A FORTH NOWETH, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6LU | £390,000 | 18/10/2022 | Detached | | PENWYN POINT ROAD, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JN | £475,100 | 07/10/2022 | Detached | | BROADWAY COTTAGE TREGYE ROAD, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JQ | £651,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | ROSECROFT QUENCHWELL ROAD, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JF | £497,500 | 17/08/2022 | Detached | | PENBREA, 18 PARK VIEW CLOSE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JL | £450,000 | 17/08/2022 | Detached | | WESTVIEW FORTH COTH, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JY | £555,000 | 27/07/2022 | Detached | | OAK TREE HOUSE CARNON CRESCENT, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6HL | £422,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached | | WINDRIDGE FORTH COTH, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6HH | £220,000 | 09/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 38 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP | £540,000 | 12/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 41 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP | £386,500 | 07/01/2022 | Detached | | 4 FIR GROVE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6HQ | £500,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached | | 2 WOON LANE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6LR | £350,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 24 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP | £450,000 | 29/10/2021 | Detached | | REDUIRE, 3 WOON LANE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6LR | £350,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | | WINDRIDGE FORTH COTH, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6HH | £220,000 | 19/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £431,313 (8 sales) **Area average:** £435,953 (19 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £606,422 (25 Detached, TR3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -34.9% ## 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 ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Detached House, Holywell Road, TR3 | £2,100/mo | 4 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,100/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.53% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £262,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £210,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,100/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £309/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.2% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,347/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 56.8% - **10y growth:** 67.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cornwall; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.9% - **5y growth (index):** 9.9% - **10y growth (index):** 34.6% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)