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Black Cross, Newquay

South West

£137,500Guide Price

Listed on 19/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached
Area
780 sqft

Description

Sunset Cottage is a semi-detached house situated at the edge of the hamlet of Blackcross, offering significant renovation potential. This property, extending to approximately 780 square feet, features an enclosed entrance porch, a hallway, two front reception rooms, and a small rear kitchen on the ground floor. The first floor comprises a good-sized main bedroom, a bathroom, and a second bedroom. The cottage is in need of complete updating and refurbishment, making it an ideal project for those looking to invest in a property with character. Outside, there is a good-sized, regular-shaped garden that is largely enclosed, providing opportunities for landscaping or even potential infill development, subject to necessary consents. The property is being offered at auction, with bidding closing at 4:30 PM on Wednesday, 21st October 2026.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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64out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

Sunset Cottage presents a compelling opportunity for buyers looking to acquire a property at a significantly lower price point compared to local averages. With an asking price of £137,500, this semi-detached house is priced at £176/sqf, which is over 52% below the local average of £371/sqf. This affordability opens the door for creative renovations and improvements, allowing a savvy buyer to enhance the property's value through extensive updates and modernization.

While the cottage is in poor condition overall, exhibiting visible signs of neglect and requiring a complete refurbishment, it offers a canvas for transformation. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, and a dated kitchen and bathroom, all of which can be reimagined to create a more functional and appealing space. The garden, though overgrown, holds potential for landscaping or even an infill development, subject to the necessary permissions. This project will require a significant investment, but with the right vision, the possibilities are vast.

Key opportunities

  • Transform the layout and character of the property with a complete renovation.
  • Utilize the overgrown garden for landscaping or potential infill development (subject to consent).
  • Reconfigure the existing spaces, including the dated kitchen and bathroom, to modern standards.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £100,000–£200,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£519
Based on a loan of £103,125 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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