Sold STC Bungalow

8 ROSEVALE ESTATE

PENZANCE, CORNWALL TR18 4NF

3 beds 1 baths 79 m² Listed 18 Oct 2024 (-603d)

£475,000

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# 3 bedroom bungalow for sale (TR18 4NF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 ROSEVALE ESTATE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL TR18 4NF |
| Price | £475,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | E |
| Last sold | £455,000 Jan 2025 |

## Description

**Property additional info**

**ENTRANCE HALL:**

Built in cupboard, glazed door to:

**LIVING ROOM:** 22' 0" x 12' 0" (6.71m x 3.66m)

Delabole slate fireplace with gas fire (at present disconnected), UPVC double glazed window overlooking front garden, TV point, radiator. Folding glazed doors to:

**KITCHEN/DINER:** 13' 10" x 9' 11" (4.22m x 3.02m)

Inset single drainer sink unit with cupboards below, range of fitted wall and base units, worksurfaces and power points, built in oven, four ring hob and extractor hood, built in linen cupboard, UPVC double glazed window overlooking rear garden, tiled flooring, radiator.

**UTILITY ROOM:**

Plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted gas combi central heating boiler, tiled flooring, UPVC double glazed door to garden and courtesy door to garage.

**CLOAKROOM:**

White suite comprising high flush WC, wash hand basin, UPVC double glazed window, tiled floor.

**INNER HALLWAY:**

Built in airing cupboard, radiator, access to roof space.

**BEDROOM ONE:** 12' 0" x 12' 0" (3.66m x 3.66m)

UPVC double glazed window overlooking front garden, built in wardrobe, radiator.

**BEDROOM TWO:** 10' 0" x 9' 2" (3.05m x 2.79m)

(presently used as a dining room) UPVC double glazed window overlooking rear garden, built in wardrobe, radiator.

**BEEDROOM THREE:** 10' 0" x 8' 10" (3.05m x 2.69m)

UPVC double glazed window overlooking rear garden, built in wardrobe, radiator.

**BATHROOM:**

White suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, UPVC double glazed window.

**SEPARATE WC:**

Low level suite.

**OUTSIDE:**

To the front of the property are lawned gardens with well stocked flower borders with driveway leading to:

**GARAGE:** 18' 2" x 9' 0" (5.54m x 2.74m)

Up and over door (which now needs attention), power and light.

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The rear garden has been paved and gravelled for ease of maintenance.

**SERVICES:**

Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

**DIRECTIONS:**

Via "What3Words" app: ///quaking.chase.nurtures

**AGENTS NOTE:**

We understand from Openreach website that Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband (FTTP) is available to the property.  We tested the mobile phone signal for O2 which was good.

**Mobile signal/coverage: Good.**

**Water source: Direct mains water.**

**Electricity source: National Grid.**

**Sewerage arrangements: Standard UK domestic.**

**Heating Supply: Central heating (gas).**

**Broadband internet type: FTTP (fibre to the premises).**

**Parking Availability: Yes.**

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/153946922/364517) - Floor Plan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/153946922/364519) - EPC
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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 ROSEVALE ESTATE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4NF | £455,000 | 03/01/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY | £362,000 | 16/12/2025 | Detached |
| 21 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY | £540,000 | 15/12/2025 | Detached |
| 20 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY | £405,000 | 10/09/2025 | Detached |
| 41 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY | £410,000 | 16/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 ROSEVALE ESTATE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4NF | £500,000 | 28/03/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 ROSEVALE ESTATE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4NF | £565,000 | 27/03/2023 | Detached |
| 10 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY | £360,000 | 01/11/2022 | Detached |
| 42 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY | £240,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| GOONOWN ALEXANDRA ROAD, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4LZ | £450,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached |
| 7 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY | £425,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 35 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY | £435,000 | 19/01/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 9 ROSEVALE ESTATE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4NF | £417,500 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] LOWCROFT, 12 ROSEVALE ESTATE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4NF | £325,000 | 23/08/2021 | Detached |
| THE GARDEN HOUSE REDINNICK, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4JA | £690,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached |
| 27 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY | £365,000 | 24/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £451,875 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £425,636 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £432,107 (14 Detached, TR18, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +9.9%

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed End Terrace, St. Marys Terrace, TR18 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.31 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, The Close, TR18 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Mounts View, TR18 | £1,700/mo | 3 | 1.13 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,417/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 30.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-726/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6.3%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 0%
- **10y growth:** 30.4%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

79 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£455,000 Jan 2025

Local average

£432,107 (+9.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,149 of 33,755)

Street crime

154 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

THREE BEDROOMS * 22FT LIVING ROOM * KITCHEN/DINER
UTILITY ROOM * CLOAKROOM
GAS CENTRAL HEATING * UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING
SOME UPDATING REQUIRED
ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN * LAWNED GARDEN TO THE FRONT
DRIVEWAY AND ATTACHED GARAGE
CUL-DE-SAC POSITION * CLOSE TO THE PROMENADE * CLOSE TO MOST AMENITIES
IDEAL FAMILY OR RETIREMENT HOME
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY * VIEWING RECOMMENDED
EPC = D * COUNCIL TAX BAND = E * APPROXIMATELY 79 SQUARE METRES

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a three bedroom detached bungalow located in a quiet cul-de-sac just off Alexandra Road, within a short walk of the promenade and other amenities. The property has spacious accommodation which would make an ideal family or retirement home. Although some updating is now required, Rosevale is highly sought-after location and we recommend an early appointment. There are gardens to the front and rear along with an attached garage and only a short stroll from the promenade. The main town of Penzance is approximately 5 minutes walk away and we recommend an early appointment.

Property additional info

ENTRANCE HALL:
Built in cupboard, glazed door to:

LIVING ROOM: 22' 0" x 12' 0" (6.71m x 3.66m)
Delabole slate fireplace with gas fire (at present disconnected), UPVC double glazed window overlooking front garden, TV point, radiator. Folding glazed doors to:

KITCHEN/DINER: 13' 10" x 9' 11" (4.22m x 3.02m)
Inset single drainer sink unit with cupboards below, range of fitted wall and base units, worksurfaces and power points, built in oven, four ring hob and extractor hood, built in linen cupboard, UPVC double glazed window overlooking rear garden, tiled flooring, radiator.

UTILITY ROOM:
Plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted gas combi central heating boiler, tiled flooring, UPVC double glazed door to garden and courtesy door to garage.

CLOAKROOM:
White suite comprising high flush WC, wash hand basin, UPVC double glazed window, tiled floor.

INNER HALLWAY:
Built in airing cupboard, radiator, access to roof space.

BEDROOM ONE: 12' 0" x 12' 0" (3.66m x 3.66m)
UPVC double glazed window overlooking front garden, built in wardrobe, radiator.

BEDROOM TWO: 10' 0" x 9' 2" (3.05m x 2.79m)
(presently used as a dining room) UPVC double glazed window overlooking rear garden, built in wardrobe, radiator.

BEEDROOM THREE: 10' 0" x 8' 10" (3.05m x 2.69m)
UPVC double glazed window overlooking rear garden, built in wardrobe, radiator.

BATHROOM:
White suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, UPVC double glazed window.

SEPARATE WC:
Low level suite.

OUTSIDE:
To the front of the property are lawned gardens with well stocked flower borders with driveway leading to:

GARAGE: 18' 2" x 9' 0" (5.54m x 2.74m)
Up and over door (which now needs attention), power and light.

The rear garden has been paved and gravelled for ease of maintenance.

SERVICES:
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

DIRECTIONS:
Via "What3Words" app: ///quaking.chase.nurtures

AGENTS NOTE:
We understand from Openreach website that Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband (FTTP) is available to the property. We tested the mobile phone signal for O2 which was good.

Mobile signal/coverage: Good.

Water source: Direct mains water.

Electricity source: National Grid.

Sewerage arrangements: Standard UK domestic.

Heating Supply: Central heating (gas).

Broadband internet type: FTTP (fibre to the premises).

Parking Availability: Yes.

Listed by

Penzance

MARSHALLS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD

Reference: 153946922

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plan

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	03/01/2025 (1 year ago)	£455,000	—

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
3 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY	£362,000	16/12/2025	Detached
21 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY	£540,000	15/12/2025	Detached
20 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY	£405,000	10/09/2025	Detached
41 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY	£410,000	16/10/2023	Detached
Same street 7 ROSEVALE ESTATE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4NF	£500,000	28/03/2023	Detached
Same street 5 ROSEVALE ESTATE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4NF	£565,000	27/03/2023	Detached
10 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY	£360,000	01/11/2022	Detached
42 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY	£240,000	14/10/2022	Detached
GOONOWN ALEXANDRA ROAD, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4LZ	£450,000	01/09/2022	Detached
7 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY	£425,000	08/04/2022	Detached
35 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY	£435,000	19/01/2022	Detached
Same street 9 ROSEVALE ESTATE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4NF	£417,500	29/09/2021	Detached
Same street LOWCROFT, 12 ROSEVALE ESTATE, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4NF	£325,000	23/08/2021	Detached
THE GARDEN HOUSE REDINNICK, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4JA	£690,000	30/07/2021	Detached
27 ALEXANDRA GARDENS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR18 4SY	£365,000	24/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £451,875 (4 sales)

Area average: £425,636 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 0%

10y growth 30.4%

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TR18 4NF

Address

Rosevale

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Chynance	0.1 miles
Shop	Tin Coast Design	0.2 miles
Shop	Grand Casino Launderette	0.2 miles
Hospital	West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance)	0.4 miles
Train station	Penzance	0.7 miles
Train station	St Erth	5.8 miles
Hospital	St. Michael's Hospital	6.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	53
Anti-social behaviour	21
Shoplifting	17
Criminal damage and arson	16
Public order	14
Other theft	8
Robbery	6
Theft from the person	5
Drugs	4
Vehicle crime	4
Other crime	3
Burglary	2
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	154

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 Mary's CofE Primary School, Penzance	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 19 Jul 2012
Alverton Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Newlyn School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 19 Jul 2023
Pensans Community Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Requires improvement — 21 May 2024
Humphry Davy School	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 25 Jun 2023

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
3 Bed End Terrace, St. Marys Terrace, TR18	£1,250/mo	3	0.31 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, The Close, TR18	£1,300/mo	3	0.78 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Mounts View, TR18	£1,700/mo	3	1.13 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,417/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.27%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 3.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 30.4×

Monthly cashflow £-726/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -6.3%

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).