Sold STC Semi-detached

15 GROVEHILL DRIVE

FALMOUTH, CORNWALL TR11 3HS

5 beds 2 baths 120 m² Listed 14 Jun 2016 (-3689d)

£480,000

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# 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (TR11 3HS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 15 GROVEHILL DRIVE, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL TR11 3HS |
| Price | £480,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £480,000 Sep 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 27/03/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £821/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,345

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£20)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8977-7727-0990-2668-2922)

## Description

A substantial semi-detached family home built in the 1950s set within generous, mature well stocked gardens with an interesting array of plants, trees and shrubs.

There are five double bedrooms, the main being en-suite, a family shower room and ground floor WC, a dual aspect lounge and bright, airy kitchen/diner.

Double-glazing, gas fired central heating and rewired in 2013. The vendor is also in possession of a clear mundic test and asbestos inspection report.

Grovehill Drive is a highly desirable residential location in a peaceful cul-de-sac position within a level walk of the town's facilities, and easy access for the sea front beaches and Falmouth Town railway station. There is also highly regarded Primary School facilities nearby.

Falmouth is a bustling harbourside town growing in reputation as one of the most desirable places to live in the whole of the UK. The centre boasts a profusion of high quality independent shops nestled between high street stores, galleries, cafes and restaurants. Henry VIII's Pendennis Castle marks the entrance to what is the world's third deepest natural harbour and is now home to the National Maritime Museum.

The colourful harbour plays host to many sailing events and transatlantic races including the Tall Ships race. Falmouth's renowned seafront is within a short ten minute walk and is home to Gyllyngvase's blue flag beach and popular café.

Falmouth is now a University town, expanded from the original Art School along Woodlane. There is a popular primary school within a five minute walk whilst Falmouth secondary school can be found within a mile along Trescobeas Road.

The property is an attractive, imposing semi-detached house built during the 1950's occupying a spacious garden plot which extends from the front providing level established lawns and gardens. A driveway provides off road parking behind a gated access and to the rear is mature an established garden comprising a variety of shrubs, mature screening, patio area directly to the rear and an unusual secret garden area with pedestrian access on to the rear lane.

Property ref: 121_1775_4163691

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/42448710/996387) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #6399264
- **Address:** 15 Grovehill Drive, FALMOUTH, TR11 3HS
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/03/2009
- **Work Completed:** 25/02/2009
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #1648909
- **Address:** 15 Grovehill Drive, FALMOUTH, TR11 3HS
- **Certificate Issued:** 13/04/2004
- **Work Completed:** 15/03/2004
- **Items:** 17 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 GROVEHILL DRIVE, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL, TR11 3HS | £480,000 | 16/09/2016 | Semi-detached |
| 15 GROVEHILL DRIVE, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL, TR11 3HS | £398,000 | 31/07/2013 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 45 SWANPOOL STREET, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL, TR11 3HT | £335,000 | 30/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 24 WOODLANE, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL, TR11 4RF | £890,000 | 31/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 ARWENACK AVENUE, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL, TR11 3JW | £570,000 | 01/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 LANSDOWNE ROAD, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL, TR11 4BE | £825,155 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 LANSDOWNE ROAD, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL, TR11 4BE | £825,155 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £689,062 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £323,888 (16 Semi-detached, TR11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +48.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £903/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,003/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,103/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 5 Bed Flat, New St, TR11 | £3,575/mo | 5 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent |
| 5 Bed Terraced House, Wellington Terrace, TR11 | £2,250/mo | 5 | 0.44 miles | OpenRent |
| 5 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pengarth Rise, TR11 | £2,500/mo | 5 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent |
| 5 Bed End Terrace, Grenville, TR11 | £2,500/mo | 5 | 0.93 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,706/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £312,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £250,000

*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 £2,500/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £335/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.9%

*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:** £4,000/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -5.6%
- **10y growth:** 22.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 3.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 12%
- **10y growth (index):** 38.6%

## 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

120 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£480,000 Sep 2016

Price per m²

£4,000/m²

Local average

£323,888 (+48.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (30,268 of 33,755)

Street crime

118 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Substantial semi-detached 1950s home
Five bedrooms - master bedroom with en-suite shower room
Dual aspect lounge
Kitchen/diner, also dual aspect
Gas central heating and double-glazing
Generous enclosed rear garden
Driveway parking

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A substantial semi-detached family home built in the 1950s set within generous, mature well stocked gardens with an interesting array of plants, trees and shrubs.

There are five double bedrooms, the main being en-suite, a family shower room and ground floor WC, a dual aspect lounge and bright, airy kitchen/diner.

Double-glazing, gas fired central heating and rewired in 2013. The vendor is also in possession of a clear mundic test and asbestos inspection report.
Grovehill Drive is a highly desirable residential location in a peaceful cul-de-sac position within a level walk of the town's facilities, and easy access for the sea front beaches and Falmouth Town railway station. There is also highly regarded Primary School facilities nearby.

Falmouth is a bustling harbourside town growing in reputation as one of the most desirable places to live in the whole of the UK. The centre boasts a profusion of high quality independent shops nestled between high street stores, galleries, cafes and restaurants. Henry VIII's Pendennis Castle marks the entrance to what is the world's third deepest natural harbour and is now home to the National Maritime Museum.

The colourful harbour plays host to many sailing events and transatlantic races including the Tall Ships race. Falmouth's renowned seafront is within a short ten minute walk and is home to Gyllyngvase's blue flag beach and popular café.

Falmouth is now a University town, expanded from the original Art School along Woodlane. There is a popular primary school within a five minute walk whilst Falmouth secondary school can be found within a mile along Trescobeas Road.
The property is an attractive, imposing semi-detached house built during the 1950's occupying a spacious garden plot which extends from the front providing level established lawns and gardens. A driveway provides off road parking behind a gated access and to the rear is mature an established garden comprising a variety of shrubs, mature screening, patio area directly to the rear and an unusual secret garden area with pedestrian access on to the rear lane.

Property ref: 121_1775_4163691

Listed by

Falmouth

Lewis Haughton Wills

Reference: 42448710

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 27/03/2023. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 28/03/2013

Expiry date: 27/03/2023 (expired)

Current heating cost: £821/year

Potential heating cost: £503/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,345

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #6399264

Property Details

Street: 15 Grovehill Drive

Town: FALMOUTH

Postcode: TR11 3HS

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 16/03/2009

Work Completed: 25/02/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #1648909

Property Details

Street: 15 Grovehill Drive

Town: FALMOUTH

Postcode: TR11 3HS

Installation Details

Items: 17 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 13/04/2004

Work Completed: 15/03/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

21% since 2013

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	16/09/2016 (9 years ago)	£480,000	+20.6%
Sold	31/07/2013 (12 years ago)	£398,000	—

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
45 SWANPOOL STREET, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL, TR11 3HT	£335,000	30/06/2025	Semi-detached
24 WOODLANE, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL, TR11 4RF	£890,000	31/10/2023	Semi-detached
15 ARWENACK AVENUE, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL, TR11 3JW	£570,000	01/08/2023	Semi-detached
14 LANSDOWNE ROAD, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL, TR11 4BE	£825,155	31/10/2022	Semi-detached
14 LANSDOWNE ROAD, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL, TR11 4BE	£825,155	31/10/2022	Semi-detached

Area average: £689,062 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -5.6%

10y growth 22.1%

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

1y (index) 3.3%

5y (index) 12%

10y (index) 38.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cornwall. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £903/mo

Realistic £1,003/mo

Optimistic £1,103/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cornwall.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TR11 3HS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Train station	Falmouth Town	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Falmouth Town Railway Station	0.1 miles
Bus stop	The Dell	0.1 miles
Shop	Marine Gallery	0.1 miles
Shop	Pysk Cornish Fish	0.2 miles
Train station	Falmouth Docks	0.5 miles
University	Falmouth University Unit 5b, Life Drawing	2.8 miles
University	Academy of Music & Theatre Arts (AMATA)	2.9 miles
Hospital	Mount Hawke Surgery	11.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	47
Shoplifting	22
Anti-social behaviour	16
Other theft	9
Criminal damage and arson	8
Public order	5
Other crime	4
Drugs	2
Robbery	2
Vehicle crime	2
Burglary	1
Total incidents	118

Within 1 mile during May 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
Falmouth University	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
King Charles Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 17 Jul 2014
Marlborough School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 28 Mar 2022
Falmouth Primary Academy	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 6 Jan 2017
Flushing School	Primary	1.1 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

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
5 Bed Flat, New St, TR11	£3,575/mo	5	0.24 miles	OpenRent
5 Bed Terraced House, Wellington Terrace, TR11	£2,250/mo	5	0.44 miles	OpenRent
5 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pengarth Rise, TR11	£2,500/mo	5	0.55 miles	OpenRent
5 Bed End Terrace, Grenville, TR11	£2,500/mo	5	0.93 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,706/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.52%

Max investor price (0.8%) £312,500

Target investor price (1%) £250,000

Gross yield 6.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16×

Monthly cashflow £335/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 2.9%

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).