Lime Kiln Cottage
COMMERCIAL ROAD, CALSTOCK, CORNWALL PL18 9QT
Front Elevation Terrace Sitting/Dining Sitting Room Sitting/Dining Kitchen Kitchen into Sitting/Dining Dining Area Bathroom Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 Balcony Balcony View Bedroom 3 Terrace View of Calstock Viaduct Rear Courtyard Rear Courtyard Front Elevation Front Elevation View of Tamar River Tamar River Tamar Calstock Slipway Front Elevation
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
104 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 2003-2006
Last sold
£424,000 Jan 2026
Price per m²
£4,327/m²
Local average
£433,667 (+3.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (9,621 of 33,755)
Street crime
4 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Wonderfully Located Home
- 180-degree River Views
- 3 Bedrooms (One with Balcony)
- Open-plan Reception Room
- Beautifully Finished Bathroom
- South-facing Walled Terrace
- Two Valuable Garages
- Close to All Local Amenities
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band: D
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Situation - This modern home occupies a prominent position in the heart of the picturesque World Heritage village of Calstock, within a stone's throw of the River Tamar, and enjoys wonderful 180-degree views of the river itself. All local amenities and facilities, including the village's train station and public quay, are immediately at hand.
Calstock, forming part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB), has an active arts and musical community and regularly hosts live music events and art shows. It is also a former inland port on the tidal path of the River Tamar, now enjoyed by sailing enthusiasts who use the quay and mooring facilities, with the village enjoying a good community spirit and a regular, 35-minute train service to the City of Plymouth. Those with an interest in sailing or other waterborne pursuits, such as kayaking or paddleboarding, should take particular note; there are community moorings and a nearby boatyard, with tidal access to Plymouth Sound, approx. 12 nautical miles downriver. Within 10 minutes' walk of the house is a wildlife nature reserve, The River Tamar Walkway and Wetland Project, and there are various other footpaths, walks and trails within close proximity, including to Cotehele House and Estate, a notable local National Trust property.
The village of Gunnislake is 2 miles away whilst the thriving market town of Tavistock in West Devon, with its superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, is just 7.5 miles away to the northeast.
Description - This contemporary detached house, in the very heart of Calstock, offers a wonderful lifestyle opportunity with the undoubted highlight being its breathtaking panoramic views of the River Tamar and Tamar Valley. Built, we understand, in 2004, the house has been a cherished home to our client - only the property’s second owner - for the past 15 years. The 3-bedroom accommodation is elevated above the level of the river, thereby mitigating any flood risk, and enjoys considerable natural light as well as the superb river views. Of particular note are the south-facing, walled terrace and the property’s two extremely valuable garages sitting at lower ground floor level, with parking in the village at something of a premium. This property would suit a variety of lifestyles and requirements including first-time buyers and growing families, as well as those downsizing or retiring, and those seeking a property suitable to "lockup and leave" or as a Cornish riverside retreat.
Accommodation - The house is accessed beneath a storm porch and the accommodation is briefly summarised as follows: an entrance hall; a ground-floor cloakroom; the well-equipped kitchen with unit downlighting and integrated appliances including an Electrolux oven, 4-ring electric hob, Beko dishwasher and separate spaces for an upright fridge-freezer and a plumbed appliance; a triple-aspect, open-plan sitting/dining room centered around a multi-fuel stove on a tiled hearth, and featuring French windows out to the south-facing terrace, positioned to take advantage of the views; three bedrooms, of which two are good-size doubles including one with a dual-aspect towards the iconic Calstock Viaduct, and the other benefitting from its own balcony and similarly enjoying the breathtaking views, and; the tastefully finished family bathroom with both a freestanding clawfoot bath and a tiled shower enclosure with a rain-style shower head.
Outside - The paved pathway approaching the front door continues around to the side of the house and leads to the south-facing, walled sun terrace, which is a superb, surprisingly private vantage point from which to enjoy the incredible views, or the comings and goings of the village. To the rear of the house is an enclosed courtyard garden with block paving and a plastic storebox. On the lower ground floor level are the property’s two garages, of which one is 1.5-width and has a remote-controlled up-and-over door, and the other has a manual up-and-over door. Both have power and lighting, and the larger has water.
Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Heating is via night storage heaters and the multi-fuel stove in the sitting room. Superfast broadband is available, and mobile voice/data services are available with Three, O2 and Vodafone. (Source, Ofcom's online service checker). Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.
Agent's Notes - 1. The Tamar Valley is well-known for its history of metalliferous mining. There are no known mine workings or features affecting this property.
2. The property has never flooded and appears as "low risk" in the Environment Agency's flood risk checker, although in Zone 3 for planning flood risk assessment. Contact Stags for further details.
Viewings And Directions - Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with Stags Tavistock office. The what3words reference is ///flippers.motel.inspects. For detailed directions please contact the office.
Listed by
Tavistock
Stags
Reference: 159892238
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 23/10/2023
Expiry date: 22/10/2033
Current heating cost: £1,326/year
Potential heating cost: £889/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,725
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£1,600 - £2,400)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
57% since 2009
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 26/01/2026 (4 months ago) | £424,000 | +57% |
| Sold | 04/12/2009 (16 years ago) | £270,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 ROWSE GARDENS, CALSTOCK, CORNWALL, PL18 9RB | £425,000 | 29/08/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 1A COMMERCIAL ROAD, CALSTOCK, CORNWALL, PL18 9QT | £230,000 | 18/05/2023 | Terraced |
| THE ANCHORAGE THE QUAY, CALSTOCK, CORNWALL, PL18 9QA | £700,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| PENREST HAREWOOD ROAD, CALSTOCK, CORNWALL, PL18 9QN | £450,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |
| GRENFELL GARDEN HIGHER KELLY, CALSTOCK, CORNWALL, PL18 9QZ | £600,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £230,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £543,750 (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
Commercial Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Sewing/tailors shop | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Lime Kiln Gallery | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Calstock Quay | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Rowse Gardens | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Calstock | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Bere Alston | 0.8 miles |
| Hospital | Tavistock Hospital | 4.2 miles |
| Hospital | Phlebotomy Services | 6.6 miles |
| University | Unknown | 8.7 miles |
| University | University of Plymouth | 8.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total incidents | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calstock Community Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement — 18 Sep 2023 |
| Quay View School | Other | 0.5 miles | Good — 6 May 2024 |
| Bere Alston Primary Academy | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 7 May 2024 |
| Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 1.6 miles | Good — 29 Oct 2018 |
| Copper Valley Junior Academy | Primary | 1.9 miles | Good — 11 Jul 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Church Street, PL18 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,250/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).
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