St Austell Road, St Blazey Gate, Par, PL24
South West
£199,950
Listed on 04/09/2026
Listed on 04/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
CottageFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This detached three-bedroom cottage is situated in the heart of St Blazey Gate, offering a unique blend of character and potential. With two reception rooms and two bathrooms, this property provides ample space for family living. The sizeable garden and off-road parking for several vehicles enhance its appeal, making it a rare find in this desirable location. While the property requires improvement, it presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to create their dream home.
The kitchen is in need of updating and is ready for transformation, with an adjacent utility area adding practicality. The three well-sized bedrooms upstairs offer the chance for personalization, while the shared family bathroom could benefit from modernisation. Externally, the large garden wraps around the cottage, providing privacy and a perfect space for outdoor activities.
Located close to local amenities, shops, schools, and transport links, this property is ideal for families and commuters alike. The proximity to the stunning Cornish coastline and leisure facilities further enhances its attractiveness. With its generous accommodation and substantial outdoor space, this cottage is an exceptional opportunity for those willing to invest in a home with character and potential.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This detached cottage has a distinctive starting point: exposed beams, a substantial fireplace, two reception rooms and a sizeable garden with parking for several vehicles. The interiors are cluttered and worn, the kitchen and both bathrooms need attention, and the garden and dilapidated outbuilding add to the scope. That gives a buyer room to clear, rework and personalise a character home, with a stated renovation range of £40,000–£80,000.
The overall WHOTS score is 46/100, grade E: the project has appealing character and space, but its opportunity is limited on the available figures. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the score also cannot assess residual value without that area or a stated GDV. The weathered exterior shows no obvious major roof failure in the notes, but the outbuilding’s condition and potential use need checking.
Key opportunities
- Restore and bring out the cottage’s character, including its exposed beams and substantial fireplace, while updating the worn interior finishes.
- Rework the dated kitchen and both bathrooms as part of a broader improvement project; two reception rooms and a conservatory are stated.
- Clear and improve the sizeable, overgrown garden and assess the dilapidated outbuilding alongside the existing parking for several vehicles.
Key risks
- Clutter and accumulated contents across several rooms, worn finishes, two bathrooms and the kitchen to update, plus the overgrown garden, make the £40,000–£80,000 works a substantial clearance-and-renovation programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- The outbuilding is described as dilapidated and is concealed from easy inspection; its condition and potential use require verification.
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