Sold STC Detached

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REDRUTH, WEST TOLGUS, CORNWALL TR15 3TN

3 beds Listed 8 Sep 2004 (-7948d)

£280,000

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Property details

Last sold

£275,000 Dec 2004

Local average

£341,820 (-18.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,274 of 33,755)

Street crime

80 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Superior detached bungalow
  • Generous sized plot
  • Quiet location
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sitting room
  • Dining room
  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom
  • Garage with utility
  • Parking & delightful gardens

Description

A superior detached family bungalow set in a secluded generous sized plot in a quiet location with easy access to the A30. The accommodation is well presented and has been updated to include three bedrooms, a sitting room, dining room, fitted kitchen, bathroom plus a single garage with boiler room and utility. There is oil fired central heating, double glazed windows throughout, ample parking and delightful enclosed gardens. Viewing highly recommended

Redruth town centre can be found approximately ten miles from the Cathedral City of Truro and offers a wide range of amenities including shopping centre, superstores, banks, building societies, a selection of schools and leisure facilities. The coastal town of Portreath is approximately two miles away.

The Cathedral City of Truro offers a comprehensive range of business and shopping facilities. An excellent range of schools, both private and in the state sector, offer educational facilities of a very high standard from nursery to adult education. Restaurants, pubs, and a new theatre complex at the City Hall provide ample choice for entertainment. Truro is also close to the recently built Truro College and leisure centre plus Tresliske Hospital. Truro lies on the main intercity railway to Paddington and London. There is also air transport available approximately seventeen miles away at Newquay Airport, which connects London/Gatwick airports.

The accommodation comprises (all measurements approximate):-

Entrance via UPVC double glazed door with side screen to

Entrance porch
With door to

Hallway
With window to side. Access to partially floored loft space with fold-away ladder. Parquet flooring. Three wall mounted radiators. Doors to

Sitting room
16' x 15' (4.9m x 4.57m) Double glazed picture window to front overlooking the water feature. Double glazed patio doors with access to garden. Delabole slate feature fireplace. Power points. Steps to

Dining room
12'6 x 9' (3.8m x 2.74m) Double glazed picture window to front. Wall mounted radiator. Power points. Doorway to

Kitchen
12'3 x 10'10 (3.73m x 3.3m) A dual aspect room with good light. Base units comprising of cupboards and drawers with marble worktops over. Inset one and half bowl kitchen sink unit. Recess with plumbing for dishwasher. Recess for fridge and cooker. Two matching eye level cupboards. Partially tiled walls. Wall mounted radiator. Ceiling spot lights. Power points

Bedroom 1
11' x 11' (3.35m x 3.35m) Large window to rear gardens. Built-in double wardrobe with mirror fronted doors. Wall mounted radiator. Power points

Bedroom 2
11' x 9' (3.35m x 2.74m) Large window to rear garden. Wall mounted radiator. Power points

Bedroom 3
11' x 8' (3.35m x 2.44m) Window to rear. Wall mounted radiator. Power points

Bathroom
6' x 5' (1.8m x 1.5m) extending to 8' (2.4m) Obscure glazed window to rear. White suite comprising of corner bath with wall mounted 'Redring' shower unit plus curtain and rail. Wash hand basin. Low level WC. Fully tiled walls. Wall mounted radiator. Ceiling spot lights. Door to airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder with immersion heater

Utility room
13' x 8'9 (3.96m x 2.67m max) Double glazed window to rear and single glazed door. Base units with rolled edged worktops over. Inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Tall cupboard. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Wall mounted panel heater. Door to separate low level WC

OUTSIDE

Garage
17' x 10' (5.18m x 3.m) With up and over door. Tiled area with shelving. Door to

Boiler room
With 'Trianco' oil fired boiler

Gardens
The gardens are well established with a good variety of shrubs. To the front of the property there is a vehicular and pedestrian gate leading to a driveway with a turning area and parking for several vehicles . There is a lawned area with a water feature, a further lawned area with a good degree of seclusion and a covered patio area with pergola. There is a eucalyptus tree.

To the rear there is a lawned area with a wood store and an outside tap. There is a timber outbuilding measuring 2.4m x 1.8m plus a greenhouse measuring 1.8m x 1.8m. There is an oil tank

Services Mains water, electricity and drainage

Council Tax Band ' D'

Water Rates Approx £244 per annum

Viewing By appointment through Holmes & Jardin.

Note We endeavour to make these particulars accurate and reliable, how ever if there is any point of any particular interest to you please contact this office when we will be pleased to check the information prior to your inspection.

Holmes & Jardin for themselves and the sellers or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that these particulars are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of any contract. All negotiations should be conducted through Holmes and Jardin. No responsibility is taken for expenses incurred should the property be sold, let or withdrawn before inspection.

Listed by

Truro

Holmes & Jardin

Reference: 3716739

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 Bramble Cottages, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 52 61 197 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
2 Bramble Cottages, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 56 70 111 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
2 Bramble Cottages, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 52 97 118 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
Barnehurst, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 41 78 98 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
Chy Caja, West Tolgus, Redruth 98 99 134 m² Detached
Chy Lowen, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 82 95 122 m² Detached
Connisbrooke, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 51 91 92 m² England and Wales: 1976-1982 Detached
Elmacy, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 87 104 141 m² Detached
Farlington, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 43 90 92 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
Four Gables, West Tolgus, Redruth 99 100 184 m² Detached
Foxacre, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 59 77 232 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Gwelnans, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 61 77 140 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
Homestead, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 46 73 133 m² Detached
Mar An, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 68 103 66 m² England and Wales: 1967-1975 Detached
Nonegoby, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 74 89 89 m² England and Wales: 2012 onwards Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

155% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Sold 16/12/2004 (21 years ago) £275,000 +154.6%
Sold 04/10/1999 (26 years ago) £108,000

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
17 MERRITTS HILL, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4HD £205,000 16/01/2026 Detached
COMINO MERRITTS HILL, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4HD £467,500 21/11/2023 Detached
6 BEACON VIEW PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4JL £297,000 21/09/2023 Detached
LOWARN PRAS 1 MERRITTS HILL, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4HD £595,000 23/06/2023 Detached
LAMORRAN MERRITTS HILL, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4DF £735,000 14/06/2023 Detached
1 PENDEEN PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4FS £525,000 13/10/2022 Detached
MEADOWSIDE MERRITTS HILL, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4DF £631,500 16/09/2022 Detached
5 HIGHER WEST TOLGUS, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR15 3TP £314,500 16/08/2022 Detached
WINTERHAVEN, 1 BEACON VIEW PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4JL £328,000 29/04/2022 Detached
TRELOWEN HIGHER WEST TOLGUS, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR15 3TP £428,000 14/04/2022 Detached
2 PENDEEN PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4FS £125,000 17/12/2021 Detached
THE GABLES MERRITTS HILL, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4DF £350,000 10/11/2021 Detached
1 PENDEEN PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4FS £162,500 22/10/2021 Detached
7 PENDEEN PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4FS £145,000 24/09/2021 Detached
8 PENDEEN PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4FS £170,000 24/09/2021 Detached
ROZEL HIGHER WEST TOLGUS, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR15 3TP £312,500 15/09/2021 Detached
WHEAL RAVEN, WEST TOLGUS, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR15 3TN £329,000 29/06/2021 Detached
4 PENDEEN PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4FS £147,000 24/06/2021 Detached

Area average: £348,194 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.4%
10y growth 75.7%

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

West Tolgus

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Merrits Hill 0.3 miles
Train station Moseley Junction (High Level) 0.4 miles
Train station Moseley Junction (Low Level) 0.4 miles
Shop DeModa 0.6 miles
Shop Unknown 0.6 miles
Hospital Camborne Redruth Community Hospital 0.9 miles
Hospital Mount Hawke Surgery 3.4 miles
University Knowledge Spa 7.4 miles
University Peninsula Dental School 7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 45
Anti-social behaviour 9
Other theft 6
Public order 6
Criminal damage and arson 5
Shoplifting 3
Burglary 2
Possession of weapons 2
Drugs 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 80

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
Treloweth Community Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 28 Feb 2013
Redruth School Secondary 0.9 miles Good — 21 Jan 2019
Illogan School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 19 Oct 2023
Pool Academy Secondary 1.1 miles Requires improvement — 9 Nov 2023
Curnow School Other 1.2 miles Outstanding — 15 Feb 2013

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 Semi-Detached House, Murdoch Close, TR15 £1,150/mo 3 1.07 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,150/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.41%
Max investor price (0.8%) £143,750
Target investor price (1%) £115,000
Gross yield 4.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 20.3×
Monthly cashflow £-93/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1.4%
  • 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).

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