Worst House on the Street Logo
Treviskey Hill, Portloe, Truro, TR2 - Image 1
Treviskey Hill, Portloe, Truro, TR2 - Image 2
Treviskey Hill, Portloe, Truro, TR2 - Image 3

Treviskey Hill, Portloe, Truro, TR2

South West

£240,000

Listed on 07/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This chain-free three-bedroom semi-detached house is in the coastal village of Portloe and is offered as a modernisation project. The ground floor has an entrance hall, two reception rooms and a kitchen, with a door from the rear leading to the garden. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The listing describes rural views and a large, mainly lawned rear garden, along with a front parking space, a timber shed, coal store, outside WC and a useful store with power and lighting. The house is of Cornish Unit construction and has not been repaired under a recognised PRC scheme. Buyers should make their own enquiries about its condition and suitability, and seek specialist advice on mortgageability and insurance before proceeding. The property is in a village setting close to the harbour and countryside, with local pubs and a shop noted in the listing.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a genuine modernisation canvas in a distinctive coastal village: the dated finishes across the reception rooms and bedrooms, along with the older kitchen and bathroom, offer scope to reshape the interior, while the large, established garden is a standout asset. At £240,000, the score is 51/100 (D, Weak Opportunity); the floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The £35,000–£65,000 renovation range gives a sense of the project’s scale, but the stated unrepaired Cornish Unit construction is a significant specialist due-diligence point, particularly for mortgageability and insurance.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated interior finishes, including the kitchen and bathroom, to create a more contemporary home.
  • Make the most of the large, established garden and its mature planting.
  • Rework the two reception rooms to suit different uses, such as dining, working or family space.

Key risks

  • The unrepaired Cornish Unit construction needs specialist investigation, including its implications for mortgageability and insurance.
  • The floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be assessed.

Unlock the full analysis

Sign up to see the refurb profile, below-market value, yields, and local market trends for this and every other property that has them.

Sign up free

Already have an account? Sign in

Interested in similar properties?

Create an alert and we'll notify you when similar renovation opportunities are listed.

Sign in to create alert

Map

Location

Treviskey Hill, Portloe, Truro, TR2
Loading map...

Finance

Mortgage calculator

Illustrative repayments based on the asking price, not a mortgage offer.

£
£
£
%
%
years

Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£907
Based on a loan of £180,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.

Tax

Stamp duty calculator

Indicative tax based on the asking price and the options you select.

Services

Next steps

Explore services to help you with this property purchase.

Get help with this property

Financing, surveys and more – choose a service and we’ll connect you with our trusted partners.

Allcott Associates