42 BROAD STREET
PENRYN, PENRYN, CORNWALL TR10 8JH
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
132 m²
Council tax band
C
Last sold
£250,000 May 2008
Local average
£258,267 (+54.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (7,591 of 33,755)
Street crime
94 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Superb Grade II Listed Cottage
- Dating back to 17th Century
- Large full depth kitchen/dining/living area
- Separate snug/study/playroom/5th bedroom
- South-facing courtyard garden
- Close to town centre and head of Penryn River
- Full of character and authenticity
- Double-fronted stone facade
- 2024 installed PIV (positive input ventilation) system
- Wood burning stove and 2 open fireplaces
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
THE PROPERTY
Dating back to the mid-late 1700s, 42 Broad Street exudes charm and enjoys unique character. Positioned equidistant from the heart of the town and Penryn River, directly opposite 'The Square,' this double-fronted property boasts a bespoke kitchen crafted from reclaimed pitched pine, complemented by polished granite work surfaces. As you would expect from a listed cottage, the many traditional features remain, including a superb slate-floored hallway, timber doors and staircase, 2 fireplaces, sash windows and exposed stone walls. The main ground floor rooms comprise a superb living/dining/kitchen with wood burning stove and vaulted ceiling above the kitchen units along with a separate snug/study/playroom or 5th bedroom. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, three of which are generous 'doubles,' offering picturesque views of the Georgian square. The tastefully refitted family bathroom/WC completes the upper level. The property also benefits from a 2024 installed PIV (positive input ventilation) system. Outside, an enclosed courtyard garden, accessible from the hallway and kitchen, faces south and provides a real sun trap: approximately 30' in length albeit narrowing at the end where a lawn could be laid, if required.
The property is centrally heated with regular servicing of the gas boiler and the cottage has been re-wired during our client’s ownership.
THE SITUATION
Located just 150m from the head of the Penryn River, perfectly positioned for the superb historic town's amenities, the neighbouring port of Falmouth, beautiful south coast beaches and exceptional day-sailing waters of the Fal Estuary. Regular Bus services operate from Broad Street itself and also Penryn Bridge, just a 1 minute walk away. Penryn Railway Station can be assessed 'on foot' within 10 minutes, the easiest way to access Falmouth and Truro, which in turn links directly to Paddington Station, London.
ADDITION INFORMATION
Tenure - Freehold. Possession - Vacant possession upon completion to coincide with our client's onward purchase. Services - Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating. Council Tax - Band C. EPC - TBC . VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS - BY APPOINTMENT WITH TOM WILLS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Falmouth
TOM WILLS PROPERTY LIMITED
Reference: 144274013
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
481% since 1995
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 30/05/2008 (18 years ago) | £250,000 | +481.4% |
| Sold | 27/01/1995 (31 years ago) | £43,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 OLD QUAY OPE, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8FA | £319,500 | 30/10/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 18 BROAD STREET, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8JH | £260,000 | 03/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 30 BROAD STREET, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8JH | £250,000 | 21/08/2024 | Terraced |
| 1 GLASNEY TERRACE, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8LD | £331,000 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street DEAN HOUSE, 14 3 BROAD STREET, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8JH | £130,000 | 22/11/2023 | Flat |
| EL OLVIDO COMMERCIAL ROAD, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8AG | £270,000 | 15/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 16 ST THOMAS STREET, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8JN | £295,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 EASTWOOD ROAD, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8LA | £250,000 | 24/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 FOXS YARD, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8GF | £365,000 | 12/10/2022 | Terraced |
| IVY COTTAGES 2 HIGHER MARKET STREET, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8EE | £175,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 HILL HEAD, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8JU | £190,000 | 20/09/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 14 BROAD STREET, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8JH | £265,500 | 19/08/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 30 BROAD STREET, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8JH | £186,500 | 22/07/2022 | Flat |
| 48 ST THOMAS STREET, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8JW | £278,000 | 07/07/2022 | Terraced |
| SUMMERCOURT 4 HARBOUR VILLAGE, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8GG | £350,000 | 09/03/2022 | Terraced |
| BANK COTTAGES 6 HIGHER MARKET STREET, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8EG | £252,000 | 28/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 34 BOHILL, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8JG | £385,000 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 4 GLASNEY TERRACE, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8LD | £307,000 | 22/10/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £218,400 (5 sales)
Area average: £289,808 (13 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: Terraced. 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
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Insight | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Furnish at Penryn | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Opp Kings Arms | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Penryn Bridge | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Penryn | 0.6 miles |
| Hospital | Falmouth Hospital | 1.0 miles |
| University | The Institute of Photography | 1.0 miles |
| University | Falmouth University Unit 5b, Life Drawing | 1.1 miles |
| Train station | Penmere | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Helston Community Hospital | 9.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 94 |
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 School | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement — 22 Mar 2023 |
| Penryn Primary Academy | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 10 Nov 2021 |
| Penryn College | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 18 May 2012 |
| Falmouth Primary Academy | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 6 Jan 2017 |
| St Francis CofE Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 11 Sep 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bed Terraced House, St Thomas St, TR10 | £1,400/mo | 4 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,400/mo (1 listing)
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).