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Thatched Cottages, Relubbus, TR20

South West

£450,000

Listed on 27/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
1196 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Two adjoining thatched cottages are offered together, with separate utilities and independent accommodation. An existing first-floor opening connects the properties, so they can be used separately or as one larger home. The combined accommodation is stated as approximately 1,196 sq ft, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two kitchens, two living rooms and an additional study. The structured listing data records five bedrooms. Each cottage has its own kitchen and living space. The layout may suit multi-generational occupation, two households buying together, or an owner wishing to occupy one cottage and let the other. The cottages are described as needing modernisation and updating, leaving scope to refresh the interiors while retaining their individual character. Outside, the property has established gardens with lawns, paths, mature trees and shrubs, seating areas and a greenhouse. The listing also describes off-road parking for one car, with a second space for a small car, a granite outbuilding with power and an insulated summer house. The cottages are in Relubbus, a hamlet in the parish of St Hilary. Goldsithney, with local shops, pubs and community facilities, is nearby, while Penzance provides wider amenities and bus and rail links. The property is in the St Hilary school catchment area.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

50out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

The standout here is the unusual flexibility: two adjoining thatched cottages remain independent homes, with their own utilities and accommodation, while an existing first-floor opening also allows them to function together. That could suit multi-generational living, two households, or an owner who wants to occupy one side and let the other. The character, established gardens and scope for a cosmetic update make this an appealing, manageable project.

The price is the main reservation. At £450,000, the asking price is about 5.8% above the local average per square foot, and purchase plus works looks tight against local benchmarks. The two-home arrangement and distinctive setting may still justify a closer look, but the numbers do not make this an obvious value-led buy.

Key opportunities

  • Retain the two independent cottages or use the existing connection to create a larger home, subject to checking the layout and any proposed changes.
  • Refresh the dated but tidy interiors to suit a new owner while preserving the cottages’ traditional character.
  • Make the most of the established gardens with selective pruning and routine maintenance.

Key risks

  • The thatched roof needs specialist inspection and maintenance; photographs cannot establish its condition or age.
  • The asking price is above the local £/sqf average, while purchase plus works looks tight against local benchmarks.

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Location

Thatched Cottages, Relubbus, TR20
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • St Erth Rail Station

    2.8 miles

    Train · St Erth

  • Lelant Saltings Rail Station

    3.2 miles

    Train · Lelant

  • Hayle Rail Station

    3.4 miles

    Train · Hayle

  • Lelant Rail Station

    3.5 miles

    Train · Lelant

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,839
Based on a loan of £337,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-5.3% since listed
£450,000£25,000(-5.3%)
28/10/2026
Current price
£475,000Initial listing
27/08/2026

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