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Polwithen Drive, Carbis Bay, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26

South West

£325,000

Listed on 10/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Bungalow
Area
904 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom link-detached bungalow in Carbis Bay is within reach of local bus routes, shops and a supermarket, with the beach and St Ives also accessible. The accommodation has been extended and includes an L-shaped sitting and dining room, a fitted kitchen, three bedrooms, a wet room and a separate WC. The property is described as needing modernisation, offering scope for a buyer to update the interiors to their requirements. Outside, there are front and rear gardens, with lawns, mature shrubs and established apple trees. A paved patio provides an additional outdoor area, and the property also has a garage and driveway parking.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

75out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £325,000, this three-bedroom link-detached bungalow is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. Its Carbis Bay setting is handy for local shops, bus routes and the beach, and the extended layout includes an L-shaped living/dining space, garage and driveway.

The interior is liveable but dated, giving a buyer scope to refresh finishes and flooring and bring the wet room and separate WC up to date over time. The fitted kitchen appears usable, while the established rear garden, apple tree and patio offer a pleasant base to build on. No obvious major roof or structural issue is visible; the renovation range is £7,000–£15,000.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire below the local average price per square foot in a sought-after Carbis Bay location.
  • Refresh dated carpets and finishes to give the extended L-shaped living/dining space and bedrooms a more current feel.
  • Make the most of the established rear garden, apple tree and paved patio, with scope to improve the patchy lawn.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Polwithen Drive, Carbis Bay, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,228
Based on a loan of £243,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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