# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (TR4 8SZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | IVY COTTAGE, TRURO, BISSOE, CORNWALL TR4 8SZ |
| Price | £350,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £350,000 Mar 2023 |

## 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 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.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/128594819/561607) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/128594819/561620) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| IVY COTTAGE, BISSOE, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR4 8SZ | £350,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached |

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £496,188 (17 Detached, TR4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -29.5%

## 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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £100,200

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 48.6%
- **10y growth:** 120.3%

## 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)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)
