# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TR10 8LY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 11 HELLAND GARDENS, PENRYN, CORNWALL TR10 8LY | | Price | £495,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 135 m² | | Last sold | £480,000 Jan 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 20/10/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,071/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,725 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9310-2439-9400-2124-1301) ## Description NO ONWARD CHAIN! Enjoying far-reaching views and occupying a prominent position at the head of this sought-after cul-de-sac of individually built detached properties, this four-bedroom home offers bright and spacious accommodation that has been recently updated with new windows and modernized kitchen and bath/shower rooms. The unusually deep garage below enhances the property’s appeal, while the surprisingly generous rear garden provides ample outdoor space, complemented by a front garden and terrace that benefit from a sunny aspect. •First time on the market in 29 years •Huge potential to covert loft - subject to consents •Prominent position •Far-reaching views •Detached and individual •Bright and spacious •Recently modernized •Principal en-suite bedroom •Family bath/shower/wet room •Four generous bedrooms •Two reception rooms •Kitchen with island/breakfast bar •Unusually large garage •Potential for annexe •Driveway parking •Front terrace with broad vista •Large rear garden and patio •Recently replaced windows and doors •Gas central heating For sale for the first time since 1995, 11 Helland Gardens has had only two different owners since its construction in 1989. The property sits nicely within its plot, standing high at the head of a popular cul-de-sac, where one can look across Penryn's old town, Hillhead, and the viaduct to the south, and even as far as Tremough to the west. The garden would particularly appeal to families, pet owners, or anyone wishing to enjoy varied outdoor space, which includes a sunny terrace, level patio, lawned areas, and attractive dry-stone walling separating the tiered rear garden. THE LOCATION In a prominent elevated position with far-reaching views from the front, this detached home is situated within a cul-de-sac of individual properties in the popular St Gluvias area of Penryn. It offers easy access to the historic town centre and is just a short drive from Falmouth and Truro. For boating and marine enthusiasts, Mylor Harbour and Falmouth Marina are both within a five-minute drive. Additionally, there are beautiful walks nearby around Enys Estate and gardens, as well as along the riverside to Flushing village. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tenure - Freehold. Possession - Vacant possession upon completion. Services - Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. We understand the access road is owned and maintained by Cornwall Council. Council Tax - Band E. EPC rating - 69(C). Gas fired central heating. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 11 HELLAND GARDENS, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8LY | £480,000 | 05/01/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 7 HELLAND GARDENS, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8LY | £525,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached | | 18 CHANDLER PARK, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 9FL | £515,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached | | 9 TRURO HILL, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8DB | £360,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached | | 16 OLD WELL GARDENS, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 9LF | £762,500 | 28/07/2023 | Detached | | 27 CHANDLER PARK, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 9FL | £435,000 | 13/06/2023 | Detached | | 19 BOHELLAND RISE, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8DS | £425,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached | | 55 CHANDLER PARK, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 9FL | £655,000 | 24/11/2022 | Detached | | 18 CHANDLER PARK, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 9FL | £610,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached | | 42 OLD WELL GARDENS, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 9LF | £400,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | 6 BOHELLAND WAY, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8DZ | £385,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached | | 25 OLD WELL GARDENS, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 9LF | £455,000 | 11/08/2022 | Detached | | BOHELLAND HOUSE CHURCH ROAD, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8BY | £470,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached | | 1 BOHELLAND WAY, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8DZ | £312,000 | 06/05/2022 | Detached | | 5 BELHAY, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8DF | £350,000 | 13/04/2022 | Detached | | PRAZE HOUSE THE PRAZE, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8DQ | £275,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 14 HELLAND GARDENS, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8LY | £550,000 | 16/03/2022 | Detached | | 49 TRURO LANE, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8BP | £265,000 | 08/03/2022 | Detached | | 51 OLD WELL GARDENS, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 9LF | £400,000 | 07/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 8 HELLAND GARDENS, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8LY | £375,000 | 27/10/2021 | Detached | | 36 OLD WELL GARDENS, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 9LF | £395,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached | | 6 BELHAY, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 8DF | £500,000 | 10/09/2021 | Detached | | 2 OLD WELL GARDENS, PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 9LF | £350,000 | 13/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £483,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £437,868 (19 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £480,615 (13 Detached, TR10, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cornwall). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £903/mo - **Realistic:** £1,003/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,103/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, The Praze, TR10 | £2,750/mo | 4 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,750/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.56% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £343,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £275,000 *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 £2,750/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15× - **Monthly cashflow:** £501/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.2% *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:** £3,667/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 13.3% - **10y growth:** 86.7% ## 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) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)