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Falmouth

South West

£315,000

Listed on 19/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1044 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

A two-bedroom detached bungalow in Falmouth, offered for the first time in more than 30 years. The accommodation includes an L-shaped entrance hall, a dual-aspect lounge opening to the dining area, kitchen, utility room, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The lounge retains a coloured slate open fireplace, while the kitchen and bathroom have their original fittings. The dining area has wood-panelled walls and the property also retains dark wood internal doors. Gas-fired central heating with a combi boiler and uPVC double glazing are noted, although the kitchen and bathroom windows are single glazed. Outside, the property occupies a terraced plot with lawned areas, granite retaining walls, paths, raised flowerbeds and a timber shed. A long driveway is currently grassed and may offer scope for tandem parking or a garage, subject to the necessary approvals. The listing also identifies potential to extend at the side, with feasibility and permissions to be checked. A regular bus service connects with Falmouth town centre, which has shops, restaurants, pubs and cultural venues. The seafront is also described as within walking distance. The property is presented as an opportunity for a new owner to modernise and personalise.

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 £315,000, this detached bungalow is priced well below the local average at £302 per sq ft versus £404, making the asking price a clear acquisition strength. The photographed rooms look usable but retain original, old-fashioned finishes, so this is a light modernisation project rather than a major overhaul: there is scope to refresh the interior while keeping distinctive features such as the Delabole slate fireplace.

A lawned, terraced garden and substantial driveway add to the appeal, and the listing mentions possible side extension potential, subject to feasibility and permissions. The sloping plot and retaining walls are worth keeping in mind for ongoing maintenance.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the notably original kitchen and coloured bathroom suite as part of a light refresh.
  • Update décor and floor finishes while retaining the characterful Delabole slate open fireplace.
  • Cultivate the terraced garden and explore the mentioned side-extension potential, subject to feasibility and permissions.

Key risks

  • The sloping terraced plot and retaining walls may require ongoing maintenance.

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Map

Location

Falmouth
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Penmere Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · Penmere

  • Penryn Rail Station

    1.2 miles

    Train · Penryn

  • Falmouth Town Rail Station

    1.5 miles

    Train · Falmouth

  • Falmouth Docks Rail Station

    1.8 miles

    Train · Falmouth

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,287
Based on a loan of £236,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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