Fore Street, Marazion, Cornwall
South West
£190,000
Listed on 11/09/2026
Listed on 11/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
End Of TerraceArea
715 sqftDescription
York Cottage is a chain-free, three-bedroom Grade II listed home in Marazion, close to the beach and village amenities. The freehold property has mains electricity, water and drainage, with electric heating and a fireplace. The listing describes it as needing updating and identifies ground-floor tanking, replacement windows and doors, and an updated heating system as potential works. It offers scope to refresh a character property in a coastal village setting, subject to the requirements that apply to its listed status.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
76out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £190,000, this is a strong-value way into a characterful coastal cottage: the asking price is about 35% below the local average per square foot. The exposed beams and stone fireplace give the living space a distinctive starting point, while the dated finishes and worn flooring offer scope for a medium-scale refresh. Its beachside Marazion setting is a major part of the appeal.
The listing also flags potential ground-floor tanking, window and door replacement, and heating upgrades, so those items warrant investigation—particularly as the cottage is Grade II listed. The kitchen and bathroom look usable in the photos, leaving room to focus the project on comfort and character.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated finishes and worn flooring while making the exposed beams and stone fireplace the centrepiece of the living space.
- Investigate the potential ground-floor tanking and plan any window, door or heating upgrades with the listed status in mind.
- Acquire at a notably low asking price per square foot for a three-bedroom cottage close to the beach in Marazion.
Key risks
- The listing identifies potential ground-floor tanking; establish whether moisture is present, its source and the appropriate treatment.
- Confirm the condition and listed-building requirements for any window, door and heating-system upgrades before setting the project scope.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Penzance Rail Station
2.8 miles
Train · Penzance
St Erth Rail Station
3.4 miles
Train · St Erth
Lelant Saltings Rail Station
4.0 miles
Train · Lelant
Lelant Rail Station
4.4 miles
Train · Lelant
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Pricing
Price history
-29.6% since listed
£190,000£35,000(-15.6%)
11/06/2026£225,000£45,000(-16.7%)
11/04/2026£270,000Initial listing
03/01/2026Services
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