IVY COTTAGE
TRURO, BISSOE, CORNWALL TR4 8SZ
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
81 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
F
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£350,000 Mar 2023
Price per m²
£4,321/m²
Local average
£496,188 (-29.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (23,490 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Delightful Character Property
- Located In Quiet Hamlet
- Delightful Mature Gardens
- Kitchen/Dining Room
- Living Room with Feature Fireplace
- Two Bedrooms
- Some Updating Required
- Garage plus Parking
- Oil Fired Central Heating
- Offered With No Onward Chain
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The property comprises of an entrance porch opening into the kitchen/dining room which benefits from having Rayburn, the living room has a feature fireplace with bay window to the front over looking the mature gardens. An inner hallway lea
Description - Found in the idyllic hamlet of Bissoe is this charming character property is offered to the market with no onward chain. This lovely property benefits from being in an elevated position having views across the local countryside. The garden is well stocked with an array of flowers, shrubs and trees being a haven for the local wildlife. The garden has two areas, the first one being in front of the property with a pathway leading to the rear, the second part of the garden is just across the access lane. This is a bigger area with parking for several cars, summer house, garden shed plus small poly tunnel. Within this area there are raised beds for growing your own fruit and veg, a lawn area with attractive flower and shrub borders.
The property comprises of an entrance porch opening into the kitchen/dining room which benefits from having a Rayburn, the living room has a feature fireplace with bay window to the front over looking the mature gardens. An inner hallway leads to the two bedrooms and bathroom. There is a utility room just off the kitchen which leads to a shower room. There is also a garage to the side of the property.
Location - The property is in an elevated position in the popular hamlet of Bissoe, nearby is the tramway which links Devoran with Portreath on the north coast. It is a real draw for cyclists, walkers and equestrians alike with its super views of the lovely Cornish countryside mixed with the mining heritage of the area. The Cathedral City of Truro and the Port and coastal town of Falmouth are within easy driving distance. Truro offers a comprehensive range of business and major shopping facilities together with private and state schooling for all ages, whilst Falmouth enjoys similar facilities including the new site of the University of Cornwall at Tremough. Both Truro and Falmouth boast excellent sporting facilities. Newquay Airport provides regular flights to London Gatwick and other destinations while Truro is connected to London Paddington by mainline railway and the A30 is about 8 miles distant giving main road access to most parts of the county and beyond to the M5 at Exeter.
Entrance Porch -
Kitchen - 4.18m x 3.85m -
Utility Room - 3.77m x 1.94m -
Shower Room -
Lounge - 4.33m x 3.86m -
Inner Hallway -
Bedroom - 3.63m x 3.31m -
Bedroom - 2.93m x 2.41m -
Bathroom - 2.54m x 1.90m -
Garage - 4.96m x 2.55m -
Outside - The property is accessed via a gate leading to the front entrance door.
The garden to the front is well stocked with an array of flowers, shrubs and trees with a lawn area and pathways making it a haven for the local wildlife. There is also a good size patio/seating area to enjoy alfresco dining. There is also a second garden area, just across the access lane. This is a bigger area with parking for several cars, summer house, garden shed plus small poly tunnel. Within this area there are raised beds for growing your own fruit and veg, a lawn area with attractive flower and shrub borders.
Agent's Note - Tenure Freehold
Council Tax Band C
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. Measurements are a guide only. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.
Listed by
Truro
Goundrys
Reference: 128594819
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: F
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 03/02/2022
Current heating cost: £949/year
Potential heating cost: £397/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £32,400
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 31/03/2023 (3 years ago) | £350,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Sold comparables data is not available for this property.
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
Wheal Baddon, Kea, Bissoe, Cornwall, England, TR4 8SU, United Kingdom
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Post Office | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Saint Piran Bike Hire | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Perranwell | 1.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Penvale bus stop | 1.0 miles |
| Shop | Perranwell Stores and Post Office | 1.2 miles |
| University | Peninsula Dental School | 2.7 miles |
| Hospital | Royal Cornwall Hospital | 2.8 miles |
| Train station | Truro | 3.3 miles |
| University | The Institute of Photography | 4.1 miles |
| Hospital | Mount Hawke Surgery | 5.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cusgarne Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 20 Mar 2014 |
| Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School | Primary | 1.5 miles | Good — 24 Oct 2012 |
| Devoran School | Primary | 1.6 miles | Good — 9 Nov 2023 |
| Threemilestone School | Primary | 2.1 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Oak Tree School | Other | 2.1 miles | Good — 27 Sep 2022 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-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).