# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (TR20 9SX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 2 CASTLE COURT, PENZANCE, PRAA SANDS, CORNWALL TR20 9SX | | Price | £249,500 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £240,000 Sep 2016 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** F - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 09/04/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £874/year ### Recommendations - W2 (6,000) - E (70) - I (3,000) - T2 (900) - N (6,000) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9008-2057-7224-4036-8954) ## Description Modern detached bungalow built about 31 years ago, set in a small private close of just six individual bungalows conveniently situated close to the local amenities and within walking distance of the village green and fabulous sandy beach. Features of the property include double glazing, LP gas fired central heating, two double bedrooms, modern shower room, living room with direct access into the gardens, modern fitted kitchen/diner, also with direct access into the gardens, gardens at front and rear and car parking area for two or three cars. Castle Court is situated literally just across the road from the Post Office general stores and the bus route providing regular services to Helston and Penzance town centres. Local footpaths provide access to the village green, glorious sandy beach and the coastal footpath providing many pleasant walks along the famous rugged south Cornish coastline. ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS COMPRISES:- BEDROOM 1: 3.58 x 3.05m (11'9" x 10'0") with a wide window providing a view over the front garden. Range of built-in wardrobes with storage cupboards over, one housing the LP gas fired boiler and another housing the hot water tank with immersion heater, radiator. BEDROOM 2: 3.20 x 3.12m (10'6" x 10'3") also with a wide window providing a view over the front garden, radiator. SHOWER ROOM with a window, a white suite comprising a walk-in shower cubicle with independent electric shower unit, wash basin with cupboards under and a low level w.c. suite with concealed cistern. Ladder style radiator, wall mounted fan heater, part tiled walls. ENTRANCE VESTIBULE with glazed double doors to:- ENTRANCE HALL with radiator, access to large, boarded and insulated roof space, radiator, door to:- LIVING ROOM: 5.05 x 3.66m (16'6" x 12'0") with glazed double doors taking full advantage of the sunny aspect and providing views over and direct access into the rear garden, adjacent smaller window. Multi-fuel stove with adjacent shelved recess, two radiators. KITCHEN/DINER: 5.96 x 2.74m (19'3" x 9'0") presently arranged in two areas:- DINING AREA with a pair of glazed double doors taking full advantage of the sunny aspect and providing direct access into the rear garden, radiator, two wall light points. Breakfast bar style room divider to:- KITCHEN AREA also with a pair of glazed double doors taking advantage of the sunny aspect and providing direct access into the rear garden, additional window over the sink area. Modern range of fitted wall cupboards and built-in kitchen cabinets with worktops incorporating an electric oven, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, part tiled walls, tiled flooring. OUTSIDE: ENCLOSED GARDEN AT THE REAR taking full advantage of the sunny aspect and enjoying a high degree of privacy. Attractively laid to patio area and grassed area with well stocked flower beds containing a number of mature shrubs. Timber garden tool store shed, gate giving access onto the rear road, convered passageway leading to:- GARDEN AT FRONT with grassed area, flower bed and PARKING for 2 or 3 cars. SERVICES: Mains electricity and water. Septic tank drainage. VIEWING: Strictly by previous appointment please with the Owners Agent P. A. WILKINS & COMPANY. IMPORTANT NOTICE: For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances or specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets or furnishings. If there are any important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing this property. ## Property Photos - ![Front elevation](/listings/photos/58949396/1338746) - Front elevation - ![Rear of the property](/listings/photos/58949396/1338747) - Rear of the property - ![Rear garden](/listings/photos/58949396/1338748) - Rear garden - ![Rear garden](/listings/photos/58949396/1338749) - Rear garden - ![Living room](/listings/photos/58949396/1338750) - Living room - ![Living room](/listings/photos/58949396/1338751) - Living room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/58949396/1338752) - Kitchen - ![Dining room](/listings/photos/58949396/1338753) - Dining room - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/58949396/1338754) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/58949396/1338755) - Bedroom 2 - ![Shower room](/listings/photos/58949396/1338756) - Shower room - ![Location](/listings/photos/58949396/1338757) - Location - ![Castle Court entranc](/listings/photos/58949396/1338758) - Castle Court entranc - ![Praa Sands beach](/listings/photos/58949396/1338759) - Praa Sands beach ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/58949396/1338760) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/58949396/1338761) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #4077162 - **Address:** 2 Castle Court, Praa Sands, TR20 9SX - **Certificate Issued:** 02/10/2006 - **Work Completed:** 14/09/2006 - **Items:** 4 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #1906425 - **Address:** 2 Castle Court, Praa Sands, TR20 9SX - **Certificate Issued:** 27/07/2004 - **Work Completed:** 25/06/2004 - **Items:** 3 window(s), 4 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 CASTLE COURT, PRAA SANDS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR20 9SX | £240,000 | 30/09/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | TRERYN TREWELLOE ROAD, PRAA SANDS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR20 9SU | £700,000 | 21/03/2025 | Detached | | BAY VIEW TREWELLOE ROAD, PRAA SANDS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR20 9SU | £700,000 | 21/04/2023 | Detached | | PENGERSICK BARN PENGERSICK LANE, PRAA SANDS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR20 9SJ | £827,000 | 26/10/2022 | Detached | | CASTLE GATE PENGERSICK LANE, PRAA SANDS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR20 9SJ | £575,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | THE GABLES PENWERRIS RISE, PRAA SANDS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR20 9TD | £527,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached | | SUNNY SIDE PENWERRIS RISE, PRAA SANDS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR20 9TD | £715,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached | | 1 PRAA COVE, PRAA SANDS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR20 9SD | £650,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached | | 3 PRAA COVE, PRAA SANDS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR20 9SD | £665,000 | 17/03/2022 | Detached | | 2 PRAA COVE, PRAA SANDS, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR20 9SD | £685,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £671,556 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £471,906 (16 Detached, TR20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -47.1% ## 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 ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £100,300 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,327/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 8.3% - **10y growth:** 126.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cornwall; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.9% - **5y growth (index):** 10.6% - **10y growth (index):** 36.3% ## 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)