1 PENLYN COTTAGES
GUNNISLAKE, ALBASTON, CORNWALL PL18 9AJ
£165,000
Property details
Floor area
63 m²
Last sold
£160,000 Nov 2018
Local average
£167,500 (-1.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (18,024 of 33,755)
Street crime
26 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Two bedroom semi-detached character cottage
- Located in popular village of Albaston
- Gas central heating and double glazing
- Open fireplace with working wood burner
- Private enclosed rear garden
- End of chain sale
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
SITUATION
The property is situated in the hamlet of Albaston which contains Primary School, Methodist Church and public house with nearby petrol station which incorporates a well served mini-market and adjacent fish and chip shop. On the edge of the hamlet is Gunnislake station having a branch line connecting to Plymouth with the village of Gunnislake being roughly a mile away andoffering a good selection of shops, health centre and other services. A busservice connects to the two nearby towns of Callington and Tavistock.
ACCOMMODATION
Steps descend to the front door of the cottage, opening into an entrance hall area, with laundry cupboard fully plumbed for a washing machine and tumble dryer, and housing the combi boiler. A door opens to the bathroom, part tiled with corner bath and shower overhead, basin, W.C and glazed window to side. To the right, a door opens to the open plan lounge/kitchen, with beams overhead, open fireplace with working wood burner and patio doors opening to the rear garden. The kitchen comprises plenty of cupboard space, with room for an oven/hob and fridge and freezer. Stairs elevate to the first floor, with storage space under and full length cupboard providing further storage space and housing the electric and gas meters.The first floor has newly fitted carpets, and from the landing, the second bedroom can be found, with a window to the front of the property. A loft hatch on the landing opens to the insulated loft, and further along, a door opens to the master bedroom, a double room with built in wardrobes and cupboard housing the water tank and storage shelves and window overlooking the rear garden.
OUTSIDE
The property benefits from an enclosed, private rear garden, part laid to lawn, and part paved/gravelled and having garden shed and pergola feature. To the front of the property, there is a bin area, and access from the side to the rear.
COUNCIL TAX BAND B
EE RATING D
DIRECTIONS
From Kivells Callington, proceed to the traffic lights, then going straight across onto Tavistock Road. At the roundabout, take first exit onto the A390. Follow this road for approximately 3.5 miles. Turn right towards Calstock, then taking the third left onto Cemetery Road. The property can be found after approximately 100 yards, on the right.
Listed by
Callington - Sales
Kivells
Reference: 56724345
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 5 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #14642311 Recent
Property Details
Street: 1 Penlyn Cottages
Town: Albaston
Postcode: PL18 9AJ
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 20/06/2021
Work Completed: 04/06/2021
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #15018548 Recent
Property Details
Street: 1 Penlyn Cottages
Town: Albaston
Postcode: PL18 9AJ
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 06/02/2022
Work Completed: 21/01/2022
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #15647687 Recent
Property Details
Street: 1 Penlyn Cottages
Town: Albaston
Postcode: PL18 9AJ
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 05/03/2023
Work Completed: 17/02/2023
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #15789305 Recent
Property Details
Street: 1 Penlyn Cottages
Town: Albaston
Postcode: PL18 9AJ
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 04/06/2023
Work Completed: 19/05/2023
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #14109704
Property Details
Street: 1 Penlyn Cottages
Town: Albaston
Postcode: PL18 9AJ
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 19/07/2020
Work Completed: 06/07/2020
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 | 20/11/2018 (7 years ago) | £160,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GILLYS WALK, ALBASTON, GUNNISLAKE, CORNWALL, PL18 9BJ | £215,000 | 23/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| MOYON, 1 ALBASTON COTTAGES, ALBASTON, GUNNISLAKE, CORNWALL, PL18 9AL | £235,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 CHAPEL TERRACE, ALBASTON, GUNNISLAKE, CORNWALL, PL18 9AH | £290,000 | 15/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
Area average: £246,667 (3 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: Semi-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
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Drakewalls Garage | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Tamar Wheels | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Moorland Way | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Delaware Court | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Gunnislake | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Calstock | 1.2 miles |
| Hospital | Tavistock Hospital | 4.0 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 4.2 miles |
| University | Plymouth Marjon University | 8.1 miles |
| University | Unknown | 10.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 29 Oct 2018 |
| Copper Valley Junior Academy | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 11 Jul 2022 |
| The Lowen School | Other | 1.0 miles | Good — 10 Mar 2022 |
| Quay View School | Other | 1.3 miles | Good — 6 May 2024 |
| Calstock Community Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Requires improvement — 18 Sep 2023 |
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).