15 GREAT CHARLES CLOSE
ST AUSTELL, ST STEPHEN, CORNWALL PL26 7PW
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
114 m²
Council tax band
A
EPC rating
E
Last sold
£345,000 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£3,070/m²
Local average
£499,595 (-29.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (6,845 of 33,755)
Street crime
23 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The internal ground floor accommodation comprises of a downstairs sunken W/C to let for stair height, a versatile downstairs bedroom/office with separate kitchen, dining and living area. The sizeable kitchen provides access to the front driveway via the back porch and ample parking area. With a serving hatch to the dining room, the dining area serves access to the rear with patio doors. The downstairs comprises of the separate lounge area; benefitting from dual aspect windows, integrated storage and gas fire.
The first floor accommodation comprises of bedroom one with the en-suite bathroom powered by electric. The second bedroom beholds access to the loft of which is partially boarded, contains lighting and a ladder. The third bedroom has integrated storage and the fourth bedroom can be utilised as a bedroom, office, study or play room to suit prospective buyers needs.
Externally, the back garden is fully enclosed, mostly laid to lawn and decking with two gates for access into the rear from both the driveway and the front. The property also has an additional fenced area, perfect for outdoor storage. There is a detached garage with lighting and an electric door and ample parking surrounding the garage.
This property benefits from LPG gas heating with the two-thousand litre tank buried in the front garden; fuelling the gas combi-boiler. The property has mains electricity, water and drainage with uPVC double glazing throughout. Council Tax Band - A, EPC - E.
St. Stephens is a small village located in near St Austell, featuring a mix of residential homes, local businesses, and community amenities. St. Stephens allows residents and visitors to access more extensive services, shops, and attractions whilst still enjoying the tranquillity of village life.
Listed by
St. Austell
Countrywide UK Sales - Connells
Reference: 159358259
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: D
Inspection date: 02/02/2024
Expiry date: 01/02/2034
Current heating cost: £1,267/year
Potential heating cost: £1,081/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,700
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replacement glazing units (£1,000 - £1,400)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #8836502
Property Details
Street: 15 Great Charles Close
Town: St. Stephen
Postcode: PL26 7PW
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 07/05/2012
Work Completed: 19/04/2012
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #7905415
Property Details
Street: 15 Great Charles Close
Town: St. Stephen
Postcode: PL26 7PW
Installation Details
Items: 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 17/01/2011
Work Completed: 16/12/2010
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
22% since 2019
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 13/03/2026 (4 months ago) | £345,000 | +22.3% |
| Sold | 15/11/2019 (6 years ago) | £282,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 TRETHOSA ROAD, ST STEPHEN, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 7PZ | £270,000 | 08/12/2025 | Detached |
| 28 TRETHOSA ROAD, ST STEPHEN, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 7PX | £325,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 18 GREAT CHARLES CLOSE, ST STEPHEN, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 7PW | £435,000 | 06/05/2022 | Detached |
| 4 TREGARGUS VIEW, ST STEPHEN, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 7PS | £470,000 | 24/02/2022 | Detached |
| 48 TRETHOSA ROAD, ST STEPHEN, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 7PZ | £300,000 | 27/01/2022 | Detached |
| 7 DABRYN WAY, ST STEPHEN, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 7PF | £180,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached |
| 9 DABRYN WAY, ST STEPHEN, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 7PF | £232,000 | 08/10/2021 | Detached |
| 17 DABRYN WAY, ST STEPHEN, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 7PF | £275,000 | 16/09/2021 | Detached |
| 20 CHURCHTOWN MEADOWS, ST STEPHEN, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 7NF | £261,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £435,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £289,125 (8 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 April 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Great Charles Close | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Cutting Edge Hair & Beauty | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | St. Columb Road | 4.2 miles |
| Train station | St Austell | 4.5 miles |
| Hospital | St Austell Community Hospital | 5.4 miles |
| Hospital | Newquay Hospital | 9.2 miles |
| University | Peninsula Dental School | 10.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total incidents | 23 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen Churchtown Academy | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 10 Oct 2018 |
| Brannel School | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 26 May 2022 |
| Foxhole Learning Academy | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 11 Jun 2024 |
| Nanpean Community Primary School | Primary | 1.8 miles | Requires improvement — 5 Dec 2022 |
| St Dennis Primary Academy | Primary | 2.7 miles | Good — 19 Mar 2023 |
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).