Sold STC Cottage

Wheal Raven

REDRUTH, WEST TOLGUS, CORNWALL TR15 3TN

3 beds 1,141 sq ft Listed 3 Dec 2020 (-2018d)

£365,000

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# 3 bedroom cottage for sale (TR15 3TN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | WHEAL RAVEN, REDRUTH, WEST TOLGUS, CORNWALL TR15 3TN |
| Price | £365,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 106 m² |
| Last sold | £329,000 Jun 2021 |

## Description

**DESCRIPTION** **** Offered onto the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN, this deceptive 3/4 bedroom cottage offers spacious accommodation throughout with double glazing with LPG gas fired heating. The conservatory offers views towards the front garden with access into the living room with its feature fire place housing a wood burner. The kitchen has a range of base and wall units, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher and space electric range, in addition to this is the separate dining room and large storage cupboard. Also situated to the ground floor are two double bedrooms both with built in wardrobes and the ground floor accommodation is completed by the bathroom with separate shower. To the first floor the large main bedroom was originally two separate rooms and could easily be reinstated. Externally there is generous parking for at least four vehicles to the front of the double garage, the south facing front garden is laid to lawn with decked seating areas.

**LOCATION** **** Situated in a semi rural position approached along a quiet road, the extensive local amenities in Illogan are easily accessible and include a variety of local shops, primary school, public house and sports club. The Camborne Redruth conurbation is very well served with superstores, secondary schooling and college and each has a main line rails station. The sands and harbour at Portreath are 2 miles distant.

**AGENTS** **NOTE** **** Potential purchasers should be aware the solar panels have lease contract which started in 2012 with Freetricity. Please also see the attached plan showing the planning permission to erect a new dwelling next to Wheal Raven and the creation of a garage and parking area.

**CONSERVATORY** **11' 5" x 10' 3" (3.49m x 3.14m)** Double glazed window, tiled flooring.

**LIVING** **ROOM** **21' 1" x 11' 3" (6.44m x 3.43m)** Fireplace housing wood burner, wall lights, stairs to first floor.

**KITCHEN** **AREA** **9' 3" x 9' 9" (2.83m x 2.99m)** Fitted with a range of base and wall units, worktop incorporating stainless steel sink unit, space for electric range, beamed ceiling, double glazed window, plumbing for washing machine and dish washer, large storage cupboard housing gas central heating boiler.

**DINING** **AREA** **9' 6" x 6' 6" (2.91m x 2.00m)** Beamed ceiling, tiled floor, radiator, wall lights, double glazed window.

**BATHROOM** **9' 9" x 6' 5" (2.98m x 1.98m)** Bathroom suite comprising, low level w/c, panel bath, separate shower cubicle, vanity sink unit, complimentary tiling, chrome heated towel rail, obscure double glazed window to rear.

**BEDROOM** **12' 1" x 9' 1" (3.69m x 2.79m)** Measure to front of built in wardrobes, radiator, double glazed window to side elevation.

**BEDROOM** **9' 2" x 9' 0" (2.80m x 2.76m)** Measured to front of built in wardrobes, radiator, double glazed windows to side and rear.

**FIRST** **FLOOR** ****

**BEDROOM** **13' 6" x 7' 9" (4.14m x 2.38m)** + 11' 1" (3.39) x 7'8" (2.39) Formally two separate bedrooms and could easily be reinstated, two double glazed windows, radiator, loft access.

**DOUBLE** **GARAGE** **19' 5" x 19' 5" (5.94m x 5.93m)** Two metal up and over doors, light and power connected, inspection pit.

**PARKING** **** Generous hard standing parking to the front of the garage for at least four vehicles.

**GARDEN** **** The front garden has a southernly aspect and is laid to lawn bordered by flower beds and decked seating areas. The rear garden is laid to lawn.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/75870129/336497) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/75870129/336498) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WHEAL RAVEN, WEST TOLGUS, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR15 3TN | £329,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 HIGHER WEST TOLGUS, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR15 3TP | £314,500 | 16/08/2022 | Detached |
| TRELOWEN HIGHER WEST TOLGUS, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR15 3TP | £428,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| ROZEL HIGHER WEST TOLGUS, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR15 3TP | £312,500 | 15/09/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £351,667 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £341,820 (28 Detached, TR15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +6.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cornwall). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £902/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,002/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,102/mo

## 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 Semi-Detached House, Murdoch Close, TR15 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,150/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £143,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £115,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,150/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 26.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-427/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.8%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,443/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 26.4%
- **10y growth:** 75.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cornwall; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

106 m²

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£329,000 Jun 2021

Price per m²

£3,443/m²

Local average

£341,820 (+6.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,274 of 33,755)

Street crime

81 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

3/4 Bedroomed Cottage
Detached
Generous Parking
Double Garage
Conservatory

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

DESCRIPTION ** Offered onto the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN, this deceptive 3/4 bedroom cottage offers spacious accommodation throughout with double glazing with LPG gas fired heating. The conservatory offers views towards the front garden with access into the living room with its feature fire place housing a wood burner. The kitchen has a range of base and wall units, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher and space electric range, in addition to this is the separate dining room and large storage cupboard. Also situated to the ground floor are two double bedrooms both with built in wardrobes and the ground floor accommodation is completed by the bathroom with separate shower. To the first floor the large main bedroom was originally two separate rooms and could easily be reinstated. Externally there is generous parking for at least four vehicles to the front of the double garage, the south facing front garden is laid to lawn with decked seating areas.

LOCATION Situated in a semi rural position approached along a quiet road, the extensive local amenities in Illogan are easily accessible and include a variety of local shops, primary school, public house and sports club. The Camborne Redruth conurbation is very well served with superstores, secondary schooling and college and each has a main line rails station. The sands and harbour at Portreath are 2 miles distant.

AGENTS NOTE Potential purchasers should be aware the solar panels have lease contract which started in 2012 with Freetricity. Please also see the attached plan showing the planning permission to erect a new dwelling next to Wheal Raven and the creation of a garage and parking area.

CONSERVATORY 11' 5" x 10' 3" (3.49m x 3.14m) Double glazed window, tiled flooring.

LIVING ROOM 21' 1" x 11' 3" (6.44m x 3.43m) Fireplace housing wood burner, wall lights, stairs to first floor.

KITCHEN AREA 9' 3" x 9' 9" (2.83m x 2.99m) Fitted with a range of base and wall units, worktop incorporating stainless steel sink unit, space for electric range, beamed ceiling, double glazed window, plumbing for washing machine and dish washer, large storage cupboard housing gas central heating boiler.

DINING AREA 9' 6" x 6' 6" (2.91m x 2.00m) Beamed ceiling, tiled floor, radiator, wall lights, double glazed window.

BATHROOM 9' 9" x 6' 5" (2.98m x 1.98m) Bathroom suite comprising, low level w/c, panel bath, separate shower cubicle, vanity sink unit, complimentary tiling, chrome heated towel rail, obscure double glazed window to rear.

BEDROOM 12' 1" x 9' 1" (3.69m x 2.79m) Measure to front of built in wardrobes, radiator, double glazed window to side elevation.

BEDROOM 9' 2" x 9' 0" (2.80m x 2.76m) Measured to front of built in wardrobes, radiator, double glazed windows to side and rear.

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM 13' 6" x 7' 9" (4.14m x 2.38m) + 11' 1" (3.39) x 7'8" (2.39) Formally two separate bedrooms and could easily be reinstated, two double glazed windows, radiator, loft access.

DOUBLE GARAGE 19' 5" x 19' 5" (5.94m x 5.93m) Two metal up and over doors, light and power connected, inspection pit.

PARKING Generous hard standing parking to the front of the garage for at least four vehicles.

GARDEN ** The front garden has a southernly aspect and is laid to lawn bordered by flower beds and decked seating areas. The rear garden is laid to lawn.

Listed by

Truro

Goundrys

Reference: 75870129

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address	Current	Potential	Floor area	Age band	Type
1 Bramble Cottages, West Tolgus, REDRUTH	52	61	197 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
2 Bramble Cottages, West Tolgus, REDRUTH	56	70	111 m²	England and Wales: 1983-1990	Detached
2 Bramble Cottages, West Tolgus, REDRUTH	52	97	118 m²	England and Wales: 1983-1990	Detached
Barnehurst, West Tolgus, REDRUTH	41	78	98 m²	England and Wales: 1950-1966	Detached
Chy Caja, West Tolgus, Redruth	98	99	134 m²	—	Detached
Chy Lowen, West Tolgus, REDRUTH	82	95	122 m²	—	Detached
Connisbrooke, West Tolgus, REDRUTH	51	91	92 m²	England and Wales: 1976-1982	Detached
Elmacy, West Tolgus, REDRUTH	87	104	141 m²	—	Detached
Farlington, West Tolgus, REDRUTH	43	90	92 m²	England and Wales: 1950-1966	Detached
Four Gables, West Tolgus, Redruth	99	100	184 m²	—	Detached
Foxacre, West Tolgus, REDRUTH	59	77	232 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
Gwelnans, West Tolgus, REDRUTH	61	77	140 m²	England and Wales: 1983-1990	Detached
Homestead, West Tolgus, REDRUTH	46	73	133 m²	—	Detached
Mar An, West Tolgus, REDRUTH	68	103	66 m²	England and Wales: 1967-1975	Detached
Nonegoby, West Tolgus, REDRUTH	74	89	89 m²	England and Wales: 2012 onwards	Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	29/06/2021 (4 years ago)	£329,000	—

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
5 HIGHER WEST TOLGUS, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR15 3TP	£314,500	16/08/2022	Detached
TRELOWEN HIGHER WEST TOLGUS, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR15 3TP	£428,000	14/04/2022	Detached
ROZEL HIGHER WEST TOLGUS, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR15 3TP	£312,500	15/09/2021	Detached

Area average: £351,667 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.4%

10y growth 75.7%

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

1y (index) -1.9%

5y (index) 9.9%

10y (index) 34.6%

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

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Address

West Tolgus

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Train station	Moseley Junction (Low Level)	0.3 miles
Train station	Moseley Junction (High Level)	0.3 miles
Bus stop	Merrits Hill	0.4 miles
Bus stop	Little Tehidy Cottage	0.4 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.6 miles
Shop	DeModa	0.6 miles
Hospital	Camborne Redruth Community Hospital	0.9 miles
Hospital	Mount Hawke Surgery	3.4 miles
University	Knowledge Spa	7.3 miles
University	Peninsula Dental School	7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	46
Anti-social behaviour	9
Other theft	6
Public order	6
Criminal damage and arson	5
Shoplifting	3
Burglary	2
Possession of weapons	2
Drugs	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	81

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
Treloweth Community Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 28 Feb 2013
Redruth School	Secondary	0.8 miles	Good — 21 Jan 2019
Illogan School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 19 Oct 2023
Pool Academy	Secondary	1.1 miles	Requires improvement — 9 Nov 2023
Curnow School	Other	1.2 miles	Outstanding — 15 Feb 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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Murdoch Close, TR15	£1,150/mo	3	1.03 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,150/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.32%

Max investor price (0.8%) £143,750

Target investor price (1%) £115,000

Gross yield 3.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 26.4×

Monthly cashflow £-427/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -4.8%

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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