Sold House

13 VICTORIA ROAD

ST. AUSTELL, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL PL25 4QF

4 beds 2 baths 1,367 sq ft Listed 22 Aug 2025 (-295d)

£190,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

127 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£180,000 Jan 2004

Price per m²

£1,496/m²

Local average

£261,501 (-27.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,146 of 33,755)

Street crime

186 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • No Chain
  • Requires Full Refurbishment
  • Close To Town
  • Railway Station Not Far
  • St Austell Bay A short Drive Away
  • Primary Secondary Schools Plus College All Within Easy Reach
  • Two Main Reception Rooms
  • Period Features
  • Sold As Seen
  • Freehold

Additional details

Parking
Off street
Garden
Yes

Description

Mortgagees in possession are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £192,000 for 13 Victoria Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4QF.

Anyone wishing to place an offer on the property should contact May Whetter and Grose, Bayview House, St Austell Enterprise Park, Treverbyn Road, Carclaze, St Austell, Cornwall PL25 4EJ, before exchange of contracts or within the next 7 days whichever is sooner.

OFFERED WITH NO CHAIN A SHORT DISTANCE FROM ST AUSTELL RAILWAY STATION, LOCAL AMENITIES, SCHOOLING AND SUPERMARKETS.
THIS FORMER GUEST HOUSE ALTHOUGH REQUIRING FULL RENOVATION THROUGHOUT OFFERS SCOPE AND POTENTIAL WITH MANY PERIOD
FEATURES. SET BACK FROM THE ROAD AND OFFERS AMPLE PARKING. ENTRANCE PORCH AND HALLWAY, THREE RECEPTION ROOMS,
KITCHEN, UTILITY, PORCH WITH WC TO THE GROUND FLOOR, FAMILY BATHROOM AND FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS TO THE FIRST, ONE WITH
EN-SUITE. TO THE REAR IS AN ENCLOSED WALLED GARDEN WITH OUTBUILDING. THE FRONT OFFERS OFF ROAD PARKING. VIEWING IS
HIGHLY ESSENTIAL TO APPRECIATE ITS CONVENIENT POSITION AND THE SCOPE AND POTENTIAL THIS PROPERTY HAS TO OFFER. EPC - E
*SEE AGENTS NOTES*

Location - St Austell town centre is situated within easy reach and offers shopping, educational and recreational facilities. There is a mainline railway station and leisure centre together with primary and secondary schools and supermarkets. The picturesque port of Charlestown and the award winning Eden Project are within a short drive. The town of Fowey is approximately 9 miles away and is well known for its restaurants and coastal walks. The Cathedral city of Truro is approximately 15 miles from the property.

Directions - From St Austell head up East Hill at the roundabout go straight across onto Alexandra Road and at the bottom at the mini roundabout carry straight onto Victoria Road and the property will be set back on the left hand side. A board will be erected for convenience.

Accommodation - All measurements are approximate, show maximum room dimensions and do not allow for clearance due to limited headroom.

From the driveway up to covered front entrance with outside courtesy lighting. Obscure part glazed double glazed door opening into entrance.

Entrance Hall - The character features can be seen immediately with mosaic tiled flooring and deep skirting boards. Obscure part glazed panel door opens through into inner hallway.



Inner Hallway - A wide welcoming area with stair case to the first floor, under stairs cupboard. Wall mounted radiator. Doors to all downstairs living space.

Reception Room One - 3.33 x 4.40 - max into bay (10'11" x 14'5" - max i - Features can be seen by the focal point of the ornate fireplace with low level storage cabinet to both sides. Ceiling Rose Bowl. Deep skirting boards and sash window to the front. Wall mounted radiator.



Reception Room Two - 3.21 x 5.22 - max into bay (10'6" x 17'1" - max in - Also with sash bay window to the front. Central focal point of ornate fireplace surround. Ornate Rose Bowl and deep skirting boards. Wall mounted radiator.

Reception Room Three - 2.72 x 2.19 (8'11" x 7'2") - Sash window to the rear with display sill.

Kitchen - 3.02 x 3.00 - max over worksurface (9'10" x 9'10" - Comprising tiled wall surround with decorative inserts. A comprehensive range of wood fronted wall and base units with roll top laminated work surface incorporating two circular sinks with mixer taps. Double glazed window opening to the rear.



Utility - 3.01 x 1.77 - max (9'10" x 5'9" - max) - Door and step down from kitchen. Space and plumbing for further white good appliances. Wood effect fronted wall and base units with part roll top laminated work surface with tiled splashback. Single glazed window to the side porch, which is accessed by a door to the side.

Porch Area - 4.49 x 0.92 (14'8" x 3'0") - With power, light. Boiler system. Bank of single glazed windows with door opening out onto the garden. Gardeners WC accessed by a latched door.

To the half landing where there is a stainless glassed arched sash window. Stair case turns to the upper landing with doors to all four bedrooms. At the half landing, door leads into bathroom.

Bathroom - 1.85 x 3.01 (6'0" x 9'10") - Comprising white suite of low level WC, hand basin and panelled bath. Two toned tiled wall surround with decorative border and inserts. Obscure double glazed window to rear. Wall mounted radiator. Please note reduced headroom.

Steps lead up onto the landing with doors to all four bedrooms.

Bedroom - 2.75 x 3.29 (9'0" x 10'9") - Sash window to the rear with deep, low level display sill. Access through to the loft. Wall mounted radiator and deep skirting boards. There is also a door through into the next bedroom which can also be accessed from the main upper landing.

Bedroom - 3.94 x 3.43 - max into bay (12'11" x 11'3" - max i - Two double glazed windows to the front with wall mounted radiator opposite. Central focal point of a period open grate fireplace surround. Deep skirting boards.

Bedroom - 3.40 x 3.11 (11'1" x 10'2") - Wall mounted radiator and two double glazed windows to the front with the added benefit of door through into en-suite.

En-Suite - 1.35 x 3.16 plus bay (4'5" x 10'4" plus bay) - Obscure double glazed window to front with radiator to the side. Comprising suite of hand basin, WC and corner shower cubicle with part tiled wall surround. Also offering open fire grate and period surround.

Bedroom - 3.39 x 3.36 - max (11'1" x 11'0" - max) - Located to the rear with large double glazed window with low level display sill. Radiator. Two doors into storage cupboard. Ornate open fireplace, grate and surround. Deep skirting boards.

Outside - The property is set back from the road behind a high stone wall with granite pillared pedestrian access with further former wood gated driveway. Parking for numerous vehicles with a garden area to the side and front. To the right side a pathway leads around to the rear which can be accessed from the porch area, enclosed by walled garden, a blank canvas for any keen gardeners.

Currently offering a range of mature trees and shrubs and a outbuilding to the side ideal for storage.









Council Tax Band - C -

Broadband And Mobile Coverage - Please visit Ofcom broadband and mobile coverage checker to check mobile and broadband coverage.

Services - “All services/appliances have not and will not be tested”

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents: May Whetter & Grose, Bayview House, St Austell Enterprise Park, Treverbyn Road, Carclaze, PL25 4EJ
Tel: Email:

Agents Notes - Freehold Property
Chain Free
Sold As Seen

Listed by

St Austell

May Whetter & Grose

Reference: 166089428

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 31/07/2025

Expiry date: 30/07/2035

Est. upgrade cost to C: £34,285

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£150 - £250)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£220 - £250)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,500)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£4,500 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #9031134

Property Details

Street: 13 Victoria Road

Town: ST. AUSTELL

Postcode: PL25 4QF

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 20/08/2012

Work Completed: 30/07/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #2652990

Property Details

Street: 13 Victoria Road

Town: ST. AUSTELL

Postcode: PL25 4QF

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 25/04/2005

Work Completed: 14/03/2005

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 09/01/2004 (22 years ago) £180,000

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
Same street 53 VICTORIA ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4QF £260,000 16/09/2025 Terraced
Same street 21 VICTORIA ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4QF £275,000 26/03/2025 Semi-detached
4 FLAT RANELAGH ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4NT £144,000 04/07/2022 Other
12 PORTHPEAN ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PJ £250,000 23/05/2022 Other
68 VICTORIA ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4QD £350,000 04/03/2022 Other
BRUNEL BUSINESS PARK ISAMBARD HOUSE, UNIT 7 THE SIDINGS, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4TJ £312,000 17/12/2021 Other
1 LYTTON PLACE, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PE £360,000 19/10/2021 Other
6 CROMWELL ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PS £450,000 03/08/2021 Other

Street average: £267,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £311,000 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 121.6%
10y growth -44.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cornwall. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -2.4%
5y (index) 9.1%
10y (index) 33.8%

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

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Hawkins 0.1 miles
Bus stop Victoria Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Ranelagh Road 0.1 miles
Shop The Co-operative Funeralcare 0.1 miles
Train station St Austell 0.6 miles
Hospital St Austell Community Hospital 0.8 miles
Train station Par 3.4 miles
Hospital Bodmin Hospital 9.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 72
Criminal damage and arson 31
Anti-social behaviour 23
Other theft 14
Public order 14
Shoplifting 6
Burglary 5
Other crime 5
Drugs 4
Robbery 4
Vehicle crime 4
Possession of weapons 2
Bicycle theft 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 186

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
Mount Charles School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 24 Nov 2011
Restormel Academy Other 0.2 miles Good — 6 Feb 2013
Penrice Academy Secondary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 2 Apr 2014
Sandy Hill Academy Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 23 Mar 2017
Poltair School Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024

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 0.53%
Max investor price (0.8%) £125,250
Target investor price (1%) £100,200
  • 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).