13 VICTORIA ROAD
ST. AUSTELL, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL PL25 4QF
£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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cornwall. Series: All dwelling types. 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
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 — 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).