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THE OLD CHAPEL, GUNNISLAKE, ALBASTON, CORNWALL PL18 9AJ
£270,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
79 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£190,000 Aug 2017
Price per m²
£3,418/m²
Local average
£433,667 (-37.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (18,024 of 33,755)
Street crime
26 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Period House
- Four Bedrooms
- Village Location
- Rear Garden
- Super Views
- No Chain
Additional details
- Parking
- Garage, Yes, Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Albaston is a compact hamlet offering a local inn and local bus service to Calstock, Gunnislake and Tavistock. The large village of Gunnislake is approximately 1.5 miles distant and offers a good selection of local shops and facilities. A primary school is located at Drakewalls approximately a quarter of a mile distant with secondary education at Callington approximately 5 miles distant. The market town of Tavistock with its comprehensive facilities is approximately 5 miles distant with the city of Plymouth being approximately 18 miles to the south. There are a wide selection of recreational facilities and various clubs available in the locality including golf, squash, sailing, boating, walking, riding and of course fishing in the River Tamar.
DESCRIPTION Originally believed to have been built in the 1800s of stone, granite and part slate hung elevations under a slate roof, this attractive period home was formerly The Butcher's Arms Public House and occupies a prominent position within the village. The well proportioned and characterful accommodation retains original period features including two open stone fireplaces in the sitting/dining room, a delightful granite fireplace in the snug as well as exposed wooden floorboards and ceiling timbers and stripped wood doors in many of the rooms. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises an entrance hall which leads to the rear porch giving access to the garden, 24ft sitting room/dining room, snug, kitchen, utility area, four first floor bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside, the property has low maintenance gardens to the front as well as a drive and parking area for several vehicles which lead to an integral garage, whilst to the rear of the house there are enclosed gardens and a useful attached studio/workshop.
ACCOMMODATION Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.
The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is as follows:
A gravel path from the driveway leads to a solid wooden door with glass panel above into:
ENTRANCE HALL Staircase to first floor landing with understair area; radiator; multi-paned door giving access to the:
REAR PORCH 6' 7" x 6' 4" (2.01m x 1.93m) Sliding double glazed doors to the garden; double glazed windows on either side; tiled floor; courtesy light.
From the entrance hall, doors gives access to the kitchen and the snug and also into:
SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM 24' 8" x 11' 5" (7.52m x 3.48m) A delightful double aspect room with double glazed windows to the front and rear; a central gas fire on a slate hearth with surround and slate overmantel, flanked on either side by a feature stone fireplace, one incorporating a woodburning stove on a slate hearth; exposed ceiling timbers; wood effect flooring; two radiators.
SNUG 12' 5" x 11' 1" (3.78m x 3.38m) Double glazed window to the front and side aspects; feature granite fireplace incorporating a gas fire on a granite hearth with recess on either side; exposed ceiling and wall timbers; two radiators.
KITCHEN 11' 9" x 11' 3" (3.58m x 3.43m) Double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the gardens and with views over the countryside beyond; range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer with mixer tap over; integral oven; four ring halogen hob and stainless steel hood and extractor fan over; integral fridge/freezer; tiled fireplace incorporating a gas fired Rayburn Ranger for the central heating, hot water and cooking; tiled floor; storage cupboard; covered glass door into:
UTILITY AREA 11' x 5' 6" (3.35m x 1.68m) maximum Double glazed window to the side aspect; space and plumbing for a washing machine; door to integral garage and door enclosing a low level WC.
FIRST FLOOR:
LANDING Double glazed coloured glass window to the rear aspect providing delightful views over the surrounding countryside; loft access; airing cupboard enclosing the hot water cylinder; decorative ceiling rose.
LANDING Double glazed coloured glass window to the rear aspect providing delightful views over the surrounding countryside; loft access; airing cupboard enclosing the hot water cylinder; decorative ceiling rose.
BEDROOM ONE 12' 9" x 12' 9" (3.89m x 3.89m) Double glazed window to the front aspect; exposed wooden floorboards; radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 11' 10" x 11' 2" (3.61m x 3.4m) Double glazed window to the rear aspect; feature cast iron fireplace with cupboard on one side; radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 12' x 9' 7" (3.66m x 2.92m) Double glazed window to the rear aspect; feature cast iron fireplace with slate hearth and cupboard on one side; radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 12' 7" x 8' (3.84m x 2.44m) Double glazed window to the front aspect; storage cupboard; radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM Obscure double glazed window to the front aspect; suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, fully tiled corner shower cubicle enclosing an electric Mira shower, Victorian-style freestanding bath on ball and claw feet; exposed wooden floorboards; ladder-style radiator.
OUTSIDE: The property is approached from the roadside on to a gravel drive with parking to the side and which leads to the:
INTEGRAL GARAGE 13' 2" x 9' (4.01m x 2.74m) Up and over door; obscure glazed door to the side aspect on to the side porch; power and light; concrete floor.
At the front of the house there are gravelled low maintenance gardens with granite posts incorporating a raised bed. A gravel path leads to the front door, and to the side of the house is the site of a small wooden shed. To the side of the garage there is a small covered porch with courtesy lights.
GARDENS The gardens are accessed from the rear porch and comprise a gently sloping lawn interspersed with beds on one side and a gravel drying area whilst slate steps lead to a raised brick-built pond and a gate opens to the site of an aluminium framed greenhouse. To one side and attached to the property is the:
STUDIO/WORKSHOP 17' 4" x 17' (5.28m x 5.18m) Sliding glazed door to the front aspect; window to the rear; power and light.
SERVICES Mains metered water, electricity, gas and drainage.
OUTGOINGS We understand this property is in band 'D' for Council Tax purposes.
VIEWING By appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT on 01822 612345.
DIRECTIONS ** From Tavistock take the A390 westwards to Gunnislake passing through the village. Continue up the hill and turn left shortly before Pearce's Garage signposted for Albaston. Continue for approximately 0.5 mile and the property will be found on the left hand side just before the T-junction as marked by a Mansbridge Balment 'For Sale' board.
Listed by
Tavistock
Mansbridge Balment
Reference: 61906124
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 20/03/2026
Expiry date: 19/03/2036
Current heating cost: £702/year
Potential heating cost: £521/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £31,950
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
- Wind turbine (£5,000 - £20,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Full Floor Plan
Floorplan 2
Floorplan 3
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
FENSA Certificates
This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #17040341 Recent
Property Details
Street: 2 Penlyn Cottages
Town: Albaston
Postcode: PL18 9AJ
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 09/11/2025
Work Completed: 17/10/2025
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #15576639 Recent
Property Details
Street: 2 Penlyn Cottages
Town: Albaston
Postcode: PL18 9AJ
Installation Details
Items: 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 15/01/2023
Work Completed: 10/01/2023
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #2610893
Property Details
Street: 2 Penlyn Cottages
Town: Albaston
Postcode: PL18 9AJ
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 12/04/2005
Work Completed: 24/02/2005
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
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 16/08/2017 (8 years ago) | £190,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERNLEIGH HOUSE, ALBASTON, GUNNISLAKE, CORNWALL, PL18 9AJ | £265,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| THE OLD SUNDAY SCHOOL, DRAKEWALLS, GUNNISLAKE, CORNWALL, PL18 9EL | £390,000 | 09/11/2022 | Detached |
| BEALSWOOD, ALBASTON, GUNNISLAKE, CORNWALL, PL18 9AJ | £535,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached |
| ALBASTON HOUSE, ALBASTON, GUNNISLAKE, CORNWALL, PL18 9AL | £1,300,000 | 09/12/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £622,500 (4 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: Detached. As of March 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
Cemetery Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Tamar Wheels | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Snell's Grage | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Moorland Way | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Delaware Court | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Gunnislake | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Calstock | 1.2 miles |
| Hospital | Tavistock Hospital | 4.0 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 4.2 miles |
| University | Plymouth Marjon University | 8.1 miles |
| University | Unknown | 10.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 29 Oct 2018 |
| Copper Valley Junior Academy | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 11 Jul 2022 |
| The Lowen School | Other | 1.0 miles | Good — 10 Mar 2022 |
| Quay View School | Other | 1.3 miles | Good — 6 May 2024 |
| Calstock Community Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Requires improvement — 18 Sep 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).