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Carlyon Road, Playing Place

South West

£550,000Guide Price

Listed on 24/05/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
2014 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached three-bedroom bungalow, set within approximately half an acre of mature gardens in the sought-after village of Playing Place, is ripe for transformation. While the property requires substantial refurbishment throughout, it features a practical layout with spacious rooms bathed in natural light. The existing accommodation includes an entrance hall, lounge with conservatory access, a well-sized kitchen/dining area, three bedrooms, bathroom, cloakroom, utility room, and attached workshop and garage. The expansive gardens add to its appeal, offering plenty of outdoor space and potential for further enhancement or extension (subject to necessary consents). Additionally, this property comes with no onward chain and presents a unique investment opportunity thanks to available adjoining land. Lot 2 provides orchard plots with planning permission for up to four dwellings. Furthermore, Lot 3 consists of additional paddock land. Together or separately, these lots create possibilities for both personal habitation and development projects. Located conveniently near Truro and local amenities in Carnon Downs and Feock, this property not only allows for a reimagined residential experience but also offers prospects for expansion in a desirable locale.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At a guide price of £550,000, this detached bungalow is offered at about £273 per sq ft, 28% below the local average—a strong opportunity to acquire a spacious home with room to add value. The auction guide is the comparison point, not a guaranteed final price: bidding can take the hammer above it, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

The project is a medium-scale refurbishment: the photographed interiors are intact but dated, with a particularly old-fashioned kitchen and bathroom, while the lounge is spacious and the mature garden looks well kept. Solar panels are visible, and the half-acre setting gives the property a distinctive feel; adjoining land is available separately, though any development or alternative use would depend on the relevant consents.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a guide price well below the local £/sq ft average, leaving scope to create value through refurbishment.
  • Refresh the dated kitchen, bathroom and interior finishes while making the most of the spacious lounge and conservatory.
  • Enjoy the mature half-acre garden, with adjoining orchard and paddock land available separately for a larger purchase.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Carlyon Road, Playing Place
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Truro Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Truro

  • Perranwell Rail Station

    2.4 miles

    Train · Perranwell Station

  • Penryn Rail Station

    4.9 miles

    Train · Penryn

  • Falmouth Docks Rail Station

    5.9 miles

    Train · Falmouth

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,247
Based on a loan of £412,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-8.3% since listed
£550,000£50,000(-8.3%)
20/07/2026
Current price
£600,000Initial listing
23/05/2026

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