Sold Detached

42 THE FORGE

TRURO, CARNON DOWNS, CORNWALL TR3 6JP

4 beds 114 m² Listed 22 Sep 2014 (-4282d)

£310,000

Reduced on 4 Dec 2014

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Main Picture Lounge/Dining Room Lounge/Dining Room2 Kitchen Kitchen2 Landing Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1b En-Suite Shower Room Bathroom Outside Outside2 Outside3 Outside4 EPC

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

114 m²

Last sold

£295,000 Oct 2015

Local average

£606,422 (-48.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,735 of 33,755)

Street crime

5 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Detached house
  • Single garage
  • With Land garden

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Ready for immediate occupancy is this recently refurbished,renovated, stylish and tastefully decorated with new carpets and flooring, is this four bedroom family home with a 'wow' kitchen, bathroom and en-suite. The property is located in the ever popular and sought after village of Carnon Downs having the benefit to enjoy and appreciate all 'day to day' facilities on ones doorstep including a village hall, Spar shop plus a Doctor's surgery and is on a good bus route for Truro/Falmouth. The accommodation briefly comprises, hall, cloakroom, lounge/dining room with stunning West facing views to the rear and over Bissoe Valley plus an amazing, trendy kitchen. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms, family bathroom and en-suite shower room to the master bedroom. Outside there is parking for two cars leading to a garage. The property is warmed by gas fired central heating and has double glazing. Private West facing rear garden with substantial raised decking area to take in the full impact of the view, being ideal for the alfresco dining. TREAT YOURSELF - A MUST TO VIEW - FABULOUS FAMILY HOME.

The Accommodation Comprises:
UPVC double glazed entrance door leading into the hallway.

Hallway:
Oak flooring, radiator, stairs rise to the first floor accommodation and door to lounge/dining room.

Lounge/Dining Room:
7.44m (24ft 5in) x 3.63m (11ft 11in)
Lounge Area - With double glazed leaded light window overlooking the front aspect, radiator, Adam style fireplace having a living flame gas coal effect fire with marble effect surround and hearth and coved ceiling. Dining Area - Double glazed leaded light twin doors opening out onto the substantial sized decking area for one to take in the delightful West facing views over Bissoe Valley, coved ceiling, radiator and door to kitchen.

Lounge/Dining Room2
Kitchen:
4.14m (13ft 7in) x 3.66m (12ft 0in)
Newly fitted, stylish 'wow' kitchen with wall and base units having soft close feature with a one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit, integrated fridge, plumbing for dishwasher, breakfast bar, wall units, gas hob with electric oven beneath and stainless steel and glass extractor canopy above. Feature tiled splash backs, coved ceiling, radiator, ceramic tiled flooring, door giving access to the side of the property, door into the garage and door with blackboard leading to the understairs storage cupboard.

Kitchen2
First Floor Accommodation
Landing:
Doors to all bedrooms, bathroom, airing cupboard with radiator and loft access.

Bedroom 1:
4.65m (15ft 3in) x 3.71m (12ft 2in)
Double glazed leaded light window overlooking the front aspect, radiator, 'his and her' built in wardrobes, two wall lights, coved ceiling and door to the en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 1b
En-Suite Shower Room:
1.96m (6ft 5in) x 1.75m (5ft 9in)
Double glazed stained glass window overlooking the side, curved glass walk in double shower cubicle, low level WC, wash hand basin with light over, expelair, radiator, coved ceiling, ceramic tiled flooring and expelair.

Bedroom 2:
3.63m (11ft 11in) x 2.62m (8ft 7in)
Double glazed stained glass window overlooking the front aspect, coved ceiling and radiator.

Bedroom 3:
3.56m (11ft 8in) x 2.62m (8ft 7in)
Double glazed stained glass window overlooking the rear having stunning West facing views over Bissoe Valley, radiator, coved ceiling and twin doors to built in wardrobes.

Bedroom 4:
2.67m (8ft 9in) x 2.62m (8ft 7in)
Double glazed stained glass window overlooking the rear again benefiting from West facing views over Bissoe Valley, radiator, coved ceiling and twin doors to built in wardrobes.

Bathroom:
2.59m (8ft 6in) x 1.98m (6ft 6in)
Panelled bath, wash hand basin with light above, low level WC, double glazed stained glass window overlooking the side, ceramic tiled flooring with matching part tiled walling, coved ceiling and expelair.

Garage:
5.16m (16ft 11in) x 2.62m (8ft 7in)
Metal up and over entrance door, light and power connected, gas boiler serving the domestic hot water and radiator workbench and personal door and step up to the kitchen.

Outside:
The front has a driveway creating parking for two cars and in turn leads to the garage. The front garden is lawned with flower beds and pedestrian access to the side leading to the rear garden. The rear garden has a substantial sized decking area with balustrade for one to enjoy and take in the stunning West facing views over Bissoe Valley. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and is well fenced creating privacy.

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Directions:
From Truro proceed along the A30 towards Falmouth. Go over the roundabout at Playing Place plus the second roundabout and continue along the main road. At the next main roundabout turn right following the signs to Carnon Downs and turn immediately left. Take the first right into The Forge and the property can be clearly seen on the left hand side identified by our for sale sign.

Listed by

Devoran

KPS Lettings Ltd

Reference: 48299765

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

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Floor Plan

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #2665789

Property Details

Street: 42 The Forge

Town: Carnon Downs

Postcode: TR3 6JP

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 02/05/2005

Work Completed: 07/04/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #11611423

Property Details

Street: 42 The Forge

Town: Carnon Downs

Postcode: TR3 6JP

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 09/05/2016

Work Completed: 15/04/2016

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

Event Date Price % change
Sold 29/10/2015 (10 years ago) £295,000

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
REDUIRE, 3 WOON LANE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6LR £425,000 16/12/2025 Detached
Same street 24 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP £440,000 08/12/2025 Detached
9 FORTH NOWETH, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6LU £340,000 05/12/2025 Detached
Same street 15 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP £420,000 15/05/2025 Detached
Same street 41 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP £387,500 05/08/2024 Detached
Same street 12 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP £407,500 29/02/2024 Detached
4 MANSE ROAD, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JE £585,000 24/11/2023 Detached
Same street 40 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP £335,000 07/11/2023 Detached
10 PARK AN GWARRY, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6XB £390,000 16/10/2023 Detached
CHYLIDN VALLEY LANE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6LP £657,500 29/09/2023 Detached
Same street 21 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP £419,000 06/09/2023 Detached
11 PENGELLY CLOSE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6FP £375,000 13/01/2023 Detached
15 PARK AN GWARRY, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6XB £430,000 21/12/2022 Detached
CHY VEAN, 19A FORTH NOWETH, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6LU £390,000 18/10/2022 Detached
BROADWAY COTTAGE TREGYE ROAD, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JQ £651,000 30/09/2022 Detached
ROSECROFT QUENCHWELL ROAD, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JF £497,500 17/08/2022 Detached
PENBREA, 18 PARK VIEW CLOSE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JL £450,000 17/08/2022 Detached
WESTVIEW FORTH COTH, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JY £555,000 27/07/2022 Detached
WINDRIDGE FORTH COTH, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6HH £220,000 09/06/2022 Detached
Same street 38 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP £540,000 12/04/2022 Detached
Same street 41 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP £386,500 07/01/2022 Detached
4 FIR GROVE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6HQ £500,000 22/12/2021 Detached
2 WOON LANE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6LR £350,000 12/11/2021 Detached
Same street 24 THE FORGE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6JP £450,000 29/10/2021 Detached
REDUIRE, 3 WOON LANE, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6LR £350,000 24/09/2021 Detached
WINDRIDGE FORTH COTH, CARNON DOWNS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 6HH £220,000 19/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £420,611 (9 sales)

Area average: £434,471 (17 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 64.1%
10y growth 67.4%

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

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop The Forge 0.0 miles
Bus stop Bus Shelter 0.2 miles
Shop Carnon Downs Garden Centre 0.3 miles
Shop Chyreen Fruit Farm 0.3 miles
Train station Perranwell 1.4 miles
University Peninsula Dental School 2.8 miles
University Knowledge Spa 2.8 miles
Train station Truro 2.9 miles
Hospital Pendragon Buildings 2.9 miles
Hospital Royal Cornwall Hospital 3.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 2
Anti-social behaviour 1
Other theft 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 5

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
Devoran School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 9 Nov 2023
Kea Community Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Good — 18 Mar 2019
Perran-Ar-Worthal Community Primary School Primary 2.0 miles Good — 24 Oct 2012
Cusgarne Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Good — 20 Mar 2014
Truro High School Other 2.6 miles (No rating)

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.32%
Max investor price (0.8%) £125,250
Target investor price (1%) £100,200
  • 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).