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Gwealnoweth, Farm Lane, Redruth Road, Helston, Cornwall

South West

£275,000

Listed on 26/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached Bungalow

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached two-bedroom house in Helston has a spacious entrance hall, a dual-aspect lounge/diner, a fitted kitchen/breakfast room, and a family bathroom. The accommodation is described as benefiting from gas central heating and double glazing, and the property would benefit from updating and modernisation. Outside, a generous, mainly south-facing garden extends across the front and side of the house, with lawn, border beds and a patio area. A private driveway provides off-road parking and leads to an attached garage. There is also a covered walkway and additional rear storage. The listing notes that the walkway may contain asbestos, and that access over the neighbouring property's lane is subject to a right of way. Helston offers a range of shops and services, schools, a cinema and leisure centre. A bus stop is at the end of the lane, and Penryn's university campus is stated to be approximately 12 miles away. The garden may offer scope for extension, subject to permissions and consents being confirmed.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

50out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a usable, well-proportioned home with a clear light-refresh canvas: updating the decoration and floor finishes would modernise the photographed rooms, while the functional kitchen and bathroom also offer scope for cosmetic improvement. The spacious lounge/diner and generous south-facing garden stand out, with a driveway and attached garage adding practical appeal. The listing mentions possible extension scope subject to permissions and consents, but feasibility is not established here.

The score is 50/100, grade D: the project looks manageable, but the overall opportunity remains weak rather than a clear value-led buy. Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The £6,000–£14,000 renovation range indicates a relatively light project; the garden, parking and proportioned accommodation are the main attractions.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh older decoration and floor finishes across the usable photographed rooms.
  • Make the most of the generous south-facing garden, with any extension subject to permissions and consents.
  • Retain the practical benefits of the driveway, attached garage and spacious lounge/diner.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Gwealnoweth, Farm Lane, Redruth Road, Helston, Cornwall
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,039
Based on a loan of £206,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-8.3% since listed
£275,000£24,950(-8.3%)
22/10/2026
Current price
£299,950Initial listing
26/09/2026

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