Looe Mills Cottage
LISKEARD, LOOE MILLS, CORNWALL PL14 4LD
Listing type
Property details
Listing category
Auction
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
162 m²
EPC rating
F
Last sold
£425,000 Jun 2024
Price per m²
£154/m²
Local average
£328,214 (-92.4%)
Street crime
6 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Auction Guide: £25,000
- For Sale by Online Auction
- Approximately 0.93 acres
- Mixed woodland and open amenity space
- Frontage onto the scenic East Looe River
- Attractive wildlife pond
- Ideal for leisure, conservation or nature enjoyment
- Freehold
Description
Method Of Sale - The property will be offered for sale by Online Traditional Auction (unless sold prior.) The Auction end date is Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 5:00pm. The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the Auction end date. The property can be accessed via our website stags.co.uk on the Auctions page.
Situation - Tucked away in a quiet rural valley, the land is positioned just a short distance from the historic market town of Liskeard, which offers a comprehensive range of facilities including shops, schools, healthcare and a mainline railway station providing direct access to Plymouth and beyond via the A38 corridor.
Access to the land is via a byway that runs alongside the eastern boundary, linking to parish roads at either end and offering ease of approach while maintaining a sense of seclusion.
Description - Extending to around 0.93 acres, this peaceful piece of land combines established woodland, cleared open spaces and a wildlife pond. The site offers an ideal haven for a variety of flora and fauna and presents a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a peaceful natural retreat.
The land enjoys direct frontage onto the East Looe River, where access to the water can be gained. Whether for quiet enjoyment, conservation pursuits or amenity use, this unique parcel offers versatility in an beautiful setting.
Services - We are not aware of any services being available on the land. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on this point. Broadband availability: Standard ADSL, Mobile Signal Coverage: Voice and Data limited availability (Ofcom). Please note the agents have not inspected or tested these services.
Flood Risk: High Risk
Directions - What3words.com: ///innocence.genius.musical
Viewings - Strictly by prior appointment with the vendors' appointed agents, Stags.
Proof Of Identity - Under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 it is a requirement for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on any person that intends to bid at auction. There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sales site and complete the ID checks. There is no charge for registration.
Buyers & Administration Fees - The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £5,000. From this a buyer's fee of £2,400 inc. VAT is retained by Stags/Bamboo Auctions as a contribution towards the online platform costs, and £2,600 is payable towards the purchase price. An additional administration fee of £1,200 inc VAT will be payable by the successful purchaser immediately after the auction.
Deposit Payment - The Seller and Buyer agree that the winning Bidder may transfer the remainder of the 10% deposit (less the amounts paid online) within 48 hours of the end of this online auction. Clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 7.1 of the Holding Deposit Agreement shall be read as amended to reflect this accordingly. The remainder of the 10% deposit payment is handled by the buyer’s solicitors and must be in their client account 48 hours post exchange. It is essential that you instruct your solicitor in advance of the auction.'
Legal Pack - Copies of the legal pack and special conditions of sale are available online to be downloaded, via the tab on the online auction property listing page. Prospective purchasers will need to register with the Bamboo online platform in order to download the legal pack. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to inspect the legal documentation, this will/may contain material information regarding the property, and to consult legal advice prior to bidding.
Solicitor Acting - FAO: George Beckett at Thompson & Jackson, Hyder House, 680 Budshead Road, Plymouth, PL6 5XR. Tel: .
Completion Date - The completion date will be 20 BUSINESS DAYS from the date of the auction or earlier by agreement as dictated by the solicitor and included in the legal pack.
Definition Of Auction And Reserve - Guide price(s) are an indication of the seller's expectation. Reserve price(s) are a figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell the lot at auction. We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Guide prices may change at any time prior to the auction.
Special Conditions Of Sale - Particulars, remarks and stipulations contained herein shall be deemed to form part of the special conditions of sale/auction information pack and in case of any inconsistencies the provision of the latter shall prevail. Special conditions of sale/auction information pack is available online. It is assumed that the Purchaser will have made all necessary enquiries prior to the auction.
Listed by
Launceston
Stags
Reference: 160633886
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: F
Potential rating: D
Inspection date: 18/07/2023
Expiry date: 17/07/2033
Current heating cost: £2,776/year
Potential heating cost: £1,600/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £29,575
Recommendations
- Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 14/06/2024 (2 years ago) | £425,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISKEARD OFFICE DEAN STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4AE | £316,000 | 27/11/2025 | Other |
| 7 MANLEY TERRACE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4DW | £425,000 | 08/07/2025 | Other |
| MANSELL COURT 1 VARLEY LANE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4AP | £175,000 | 19/04/2024 | Other |
| LOWER TOWN FARM, TREWIDLAND, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4ST | £825,000 | 24/11/2023 | Other |
| LOWER PENHALE, ST KEYNE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4QW | £995,000 | 10/11/2023 | Other |
| TREHAWKE HOUSE DEAN STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4AG | £210,000 | 07/11/2023 | Other |
| AMBLEWAY LIMES LANE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4HP | £130,000 | 18/10/2023 | Other |
| UNIT ZERO HEATHLANDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4DH | £200,000 | 23/12/2022 | Other |
| HERODSHEAD FARM, HERODSFOOT, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4QY | £2,750,000 | 16/11/2022 | Other |
| VENOON HOUSE, EAST TAPHOUSE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4NH | £1,125,000 | 19/10/2022 | Other |
| MORCOM COURT WINDSOR PLACE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4BH | £70,000 | 12/10/2022 | Other |
| WEST TREVILLIES FARM, ST KEYNE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4QW | £967,000 | 27/09/2022 | Other |
| TALO, ST KEYNE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4RJ | £240,000 | 26/09/2022 | Other |
| THE ALBION, 4 DEAN STREET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4AA | £215,350 | 04/07/2022 | Other |
| 2 MARTHUS COURT, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4EY | £65,000 | 20/06/2022 | Other |
| THISTLE LODGE, ST KEYNE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4QS | £200,000 | 12/05/2022 | Other |
| MEADOWBANK, TREDINNICK, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4PJ | £450,000 | 04/04/2022 | Other |
| MILLERS LODGE, ST KEYNE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4SH | £197,750 | 31/03/2022 | Other |
| DEROWEN, ST KEYNE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4QP | £360,000 | 10/02/2022 | Other |
| WHEELWRIGHTS, DULOE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4PL | £150,000 | 21/01/2022 | Other |
Area average: £503,305 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cornwall. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cornwall. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cornwall.
Location
Address
Liskeard and Caradon Railway
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | StMarysleadworks | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Print 2 Media Ltd. | 0.7 miles |
| Bus stop | Gipsy Lane | 0.9 miles |
| Bus stop | Opp Methodist Church | 1.1 miles |
| Train station | Coombe Junction Halt | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Liskeard | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Liskeard Community Hospital | 1.8 miles |
| Hospital | Bodmin Hospital | 11.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total incidents | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liskeard Hillfort Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 19 Oct 2023 |
| Caradon Alternative Provision Academy | Other | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement — 17 May 2023 |
| Dobwalls Community Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 18 Jan 2024 |
| Liskeard School and Community College | Secondary | 1.2 miles | Good — 25 Apr 2013 |
| Taliesin Education Ltd | Other | 1.3 miles | Good — 26 Jun 2022 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Bungalow, Western Avenue, PL14 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Karrow Garth, PL14 | £650/mo | 1 | 1.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Karrow Garth, PL14 | £650/mo | 1 | 1.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Karow Garth, PL14 | £835/mo | 2 | 1.34 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £834/mo (4 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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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