Sold Detached

Solcett

REDRUTH, WEST TOLGUS, CORNWALL TR15 3TN

4 beds 1,442 sq ft Listed 8 Jun 2015 (-4025d)

£349,950

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Main Picture The Accommodation Co Lounge Dining Room Dining Room2 Conservatory Kitchen Bedroom 2 En-Suite Shower for Bedroom 3 Bathroom Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1b En-Suite Shower for Outside Outside2 Outside3 Outside4 Outside6 Summerhouse Decking Area Balcony Garage EPC

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

134 m²

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£312,500 Sep 2011

Price per m²

£2,612/m²

Local average

£341,109 (+2.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,274 of 33,755)

Street crime

80 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Detached bungalow
  • Single garage
  • Garden

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

This deceptively spacious, well presented throughout, 4 bedroomed detached bungalow is positioned in a very sought after and tucked away location, set on a delightful private plot and would certainly suit many buyers including the family wanting versatile and flexible accommodation especially for anyone wanting a separate living area and is perfect for disability access. The bungalow is convenient for all major towns plus has easy access for the A30. The accommodation briefly comprises, porch, 'L' shaped hallway with parquet flooring and oak doors, spacious lounge with views over the garden leading into the dining room and in turn opening into a conservatory. There is also a spacious kitchen, again enjoying the views of the garden, three/four bedrooms, two en-suites plus a family bathroom. Outside there is ample parking and a garage. At the rear there is a splendid garden full of plants, trees and shrubs, certainly a gardeners paradise with a substantial decking area for one to take in the views over tree tops. Greenhouse plus summerhouse.

The Accommodation Comprises:
UPVC double glazed entrance door with arched leaded light stained glass panel plus UPVC double glazed side windows leading into the porch.

Porch:
Tiled flooring, coved ceiling, radiator, door with obscured glass panel plus side panel leading into the hallway.

L Shaped Hallway:
Parquet flooring, radiator and oak doors leading into the bedrooms, plus double doors leading into the study/bedroom four, kitchen, lounge and bathroom. Coved ceiling and two wall lights.

Lounge:
5.44m (17ft 10in) x 3.68m (12ft 1in)
UPVC double glazed picture window overlooking the delightful private rear garden, radiator, feature Olympus fireplace surround with a living flame gas coal effect fire, coved ceiling and UPVC Georgian style twin doors opening into the dining room.

Dining Room:
5.46m (17ft 11in) x 3.58m (11ft 9in)
UPVC double glazed sliding patio door opening onto the substantial sized decking area overlooking the rear garden, tall radiator, coved ceiling, door to master bedroom suite and twin doors leading into the conservatory.

Dining Room2
Conservatory:
2.92m (9ft 7in) x 2.84m (9ft 4in)
UPVC double glazed windows and twin doors giving access to the front with a ramp for easy access. The conservatory is positioned to the side of the property giving views to the front and rear garden. Radiator. Vinyl tiled effect flooring.

Kitchen:
5.05m (16ft 7in) x 3.45m (11ft 4in)
Fitted with a range of very stylish, quality wall and base units with granite worktop incorporating one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with slimline mixer tap and granite drainer, UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear private garden, Neff five ring hob with extractor hood with canopy above and deep pan drawers below, side display units with inset feature pillars, further unit housing integrated Neff twin oven, integrated fridge and freezer, integrated dishwasher, breakfast bar with granite worktop, further units with granite worktop, feature tiled splash backs, UPVC double glazed window giving a view towards the front of the property, UPVC double glazed door giving access outside, UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors giving access to the rear with steps down to the lawn area, feature 'floor to ceiling' dresser unit with display cupboards again with granite worktop and inset feature pillars, plumbing for washing machine and space for further fridge/freezer. Coved ceiling, vinyl effect tiling to flooring and 'floor to ceiling' tall radiator.

Bedroom 2:
3.68m (12ft 1in) x 3.05m (10ft 0in)
UPVC double glazed overlooking the front, radiator, coved ceiling and oak door leading into the en-suite shower room.

En-Suite Shower for Bedroom 2:
2.29m (7ft 6in) x 1.37m (4ft 6in)
Walk in shower cubicle, low level WC, wash hand basin, fully tiled walling, tiled flooring, expelair, glass shelf and towel rail.

Bedroom 3:
3.81m (12ft 6in) x 3.33m (10ft 11in)
UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front, built in Julian Foy 'wall to wall' fitted wardrobes, radiator, coved ceiling and folding panelled doors to WC.

WC:
Comprising low level WC, corner wash hand basin with tiled splash back, coved ceiling, expelair and vinyl tiled effect flooring.

Bathroom:
2.39m (7ft 10in) x 1.8m (5ft 11in)
Bath with electric shower and folding shower screen, oval wash hand basin inset in a vanity unit with fitted cupboards above, central mirror, low level WC, towel rail plus radiator, airing cupboard with radiator, coved ceiling, loft access with ladder, tiled walling and tiled flooring.

Bedroom 4/Study:
5.89m (19ft 4in) x 2.06m (6ft 9in)
UPVC double glazed splay bay window overlooking the rear garden with side window, radiator with shelf over and two wall lights.

Bedroom 1:
4.78m (15ft 8in) x 3.94m (12ft 11in)
UPVC double glazed overlooking the front plus a side window, radiator, coved ceiling, loft access and oak disabled width door to en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 1b
En-Suite Shower for Bedroom 1:
2.31m (7ft 7in) x 1.37m (4ft 6in)
Walk in double shower with glass screen being fully tiled, low level WC, wash hand basin with mirror and light above, glass shelf, heated towel rail, expelair, fully tiled walling and coved ceiling.

Outside:
The front has a tarmacadam driveway creating multiple parking and accesses the front main entrance. A ramp leads up to the conservatory which is positioned at the side of the bungalow. To the far side is a further driveway creating extra parking and leads to the garage. The rear garden is rather splendid with an abundance of plants, trees and shrubs with a greenhouse and summerhouse including a further decking area being well screened from the bungalow. To be honest, a gardeners paradise to inherit, look after and maintain an interesting garden being rather established. There is a substantial sized rose bed with foot bridge over (once upon a time a pond) for one to walk over and meander around the garden via stepping stones and pathways.

Outside2
Outside3
Outside4
Outside6
Summerhouse
Decking Area:
Situated off the kitchen, lounge and conservatory with a balustrade. There is a remote controlled canopy with heater and light and certainly an ideal area for alfresco dining with steps leading down to the rear garden.

Balcony
Garage:
5.49m (18ft 0in) x 2.57m (8ft 5in)
Remote controlled garage door, light and power connected, window and personal door.

Directions:
From Truro proceed towards Treliske Hospital via the A390. Continue over the roundabout to the second roundabout with Truro College on your left. Continue straight over and at the next roundabout turn left following the signs to Chacewater. Drive through Chacewater and continue along this road. Upon reaching another mini roundabout with The Factory Shop on your left, take the second exit along the main road. Turn second right following the signs to North Country/Radnor. At the 'T' junction turn left. At the crossroads go straight over and follow this road. Go over the next crossroads and follow this road, turn left onto Merritts Hill, then first left onto West Tolgus. Follow this road around the 'S' bend and on your left is a country lane (name plaques of the properties on the side). Follow this lane and the property can be seen located on your right with a name plaque on the wall.

Listed by

Devoran

KPS Lettings Ltd

Reference: 50359144

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
1 Bramble Cottages, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 52 61 197 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
2 Bramble Cottages, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 56 70 111 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
2 Bramble Cottages, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 52 97 118 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
Barnehurst, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 41 78 98 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
Chy Caja, West Tolgus, Redruth 98 99 134 m² Detached
Chy Lowen, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 82 95 122 m² Detached
Connisbrooke, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 51 91 92 m² England and Wales: 1976-1982 Detached
Elmacy, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 87 104 141 m² Detached
Farlington, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 43 90 92 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
Four Gables, West Tolgus, Redruth 99 100 184 m² Detached
Foxacre, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 59 77 232 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Gwelnans, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 61 77 140 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
Homestead, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 46 73 133 m² Detached
Mar An, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 68 103 66 m² England and Wales: 1967-1975 Detached
Nonegoby, West Tolgus, REDRUTH 74 89 89 m² England and Wales: 2012 onwards Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 26/09/2011 (14 years ago) £312,500

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
17 MERRITTS HILL, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4HD £205,000 16/01/2026 Detached
COMINO MERRITTS HILL, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4HD £467,500 21/11/2023 Detached
6 BEACON VIEW PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4JL £297,000 21/09/2023 Detached
LOWARN PRAS 1 MERRITTS HILL, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4HD £595,000 23/06/2023 Detached
LAMORRAN MERRITTS HILL, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4DF £735,000 14/06/2023 Detached
1 PENDEEN PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4FS £525,000 13/10/2022 Detached
MEADOWSIDE MERRITTS HILL, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4DF £631,500 16/09/2022 Detached
5 HIGHER WEST TOLGUS, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR15 3TP £314,500 16/08/2022 Detached
WINTERHAVEN, 1 BEACON VIEW PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4JL £328,000 29/04/2022 Detached
TRELOWEN HIGHER WEST TOLGUS, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR15 3TP £428,000 14/04/2022 Detached
2 PENDEEN PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4FS £125,000 17/12/2021 Detached
THE GABLES MERRITTS HILL, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4DF £350,000 10/11/2021 Detached
1 PENDEEN PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4FS £162,500 22/10/2021 Detached
7 PENDEEN PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4FS £145,000 24/09/2021 Detached
8 PENDEEN PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4FS £170,000 24/09/2021 Detached
ROZEL HIGHER WEST TOLGUS, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR15 3TP £312,500 15/09/2021 Detached
WHEAL RAVEN, WEST TOLGUS, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR15 3TN £329,000 29/06/2021 Detached
4 PENDEEN PARK, ILLOGAN, REDRUTH, CORNWALL, TR16 4FS £147,000 24/06/2021 Detached

Area average: £348,194 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 28.2%
10y growth 81.2%

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

Address

West Tolgus

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Merrits Hill 0.3 miles
Train station Moseley Junction (High Level) 0.4 miles
Train station Moseley Junction (Low Level) 0.4 miles
Shop DeModa 0.6 miles
Shop Unknown 0.6 miles
Hospital Camborne Redruth Community Hospital 0.9 miles
Hospital Mount Hawke Surgery 3.4 miles
University Knowledge Spa 7.4 miles
University Peninsula Dental School 7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 45
Anti-social behaviour 9
Other theft 6
Public order 6
Criminal damage and arson 5
Shoplifting 3
Burglary 2
Possession of weapons 2
Drugs 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 80

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
Treloweth Community Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 28 Feb 2013
Redruth School Secondary 0.9 miles Good — 21 Jan 2019
Illogan School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 19 Oct 2023
Pool Academy Secondary 1.1 miles Requires improvement — 9 Nov 2023
Curnow School Other 1.2 miles Outstanding — 15 Feb 2013

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 0.29%
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).

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