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Old Carnon Hill, Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall, TR3

South West

£325,000

Listed on 24/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Bungalow
Area
1238 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Nestled in the desirable village of Carnon Downs, this spacious three-bedroom detached bungalow offers an exciting canvas for those looking to invest in a renovation project. Set on a generous plot along Old Carnon Hill, the property presents a great opportunity to modernize and tailor it to your personal taste. While requiring comprehensive refurbishment throughout, it boasts significant room sizes and adaptable living spaces that can be transformed into a contemporary family home. The layout includes three decent-sized bedrooms, with the principal bedroom featuring an en-suite shower room, complemented by a separate family bathroom. The bungalow is highlighted by three ample reception rooms: a large living room, a dining/family room, and a bright conservatory that overlooks the wrap-around garden—ideal for relaxation or entertaining. Outside, the expansive garden provides plenty of privacy and scope for landscaping or developing further outdoor features. With a garage and off-street parking enhancing practicality, this property not only promises spacious living but also substantial potential for enhancement or reconfiguration (subject to necessary consents). This is a rare chance to acquire a detached bungalow in one of Cornwall's most appealing areas, where you can inject value through modernization and enjoy the surrounding beauty. Local amenities are conveniently close, including shops, schools, and nature trails, making it perfect for families or as an investment opportunity.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

79out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £350,000, this detached bungalow is priced at £283/sqf, well below the local average of £383/sqf—an attractive entry point for a buyer looking to create value. The spacious reception areas, three bedrooms, garage and off-street parking give the project a strong base, while its Carnon Downs setting adds appeal.

The work is a medium-scale modernisation: older finishes and carpets run through several interior areas, and the overgrown wrap-around garden offers scope for a substantial clear-up and redesign. The house appears generally intact in the photos, with no obvious major structural or roof issue, though the services have not been tested.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated interior finishes and flooring to give the spacious reception areas and bedrooms a more cohesive, contemporary feel.
  • Clear and reshape the overgrown wrap-around garden to make better use of its privacy and outdoor space.
  • Make the most of the three reception rooms, garage and off-street parking as part of a flexible long-term home.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Old Carnon Hill, Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall, TR3
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Perranwell Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · Perranwell Station

  • Truro Rail Station

    3.3 miles

    Train · Truro

  • Penryn Rail Station

    3.5 miles

    Train · Penryn

  • Penmere Rail Station

    4.8 miles

    Train · Penmere

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,328
Based on a loan of £243,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-7.1% since listed
£325,000£25,000(-7.1%)
07/11/2026
Current price
£350,000Initial listing
23/07/2026

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