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Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, TR4

South West

£650,000

Listed on 08/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
2206 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom detached house in Blackwater is set within a large plot and has a flexible layout arranged over more than one level. The accommodation includes an open-plan kitchen and dining area, a separate dining room and a spacious lounge with a wood burner. A porch provides an entrance area, while two bedrooms and a bathroom are on the ground floor. Two further bedrooms and a second bathroom are upstairs, with eaves storage to both bedrooms. Outside, the property has established gardens, a substantial driveway and an expansive garage and workshop with its own WC. The layout, grounds and outbuildings offer scope for adaptation, subject to the necessary checks and consents. The listing describes mains electricity, water and drainage, with oil heating and a wood burner. The property is freehold and in Council Tax Band D. Blackwater has a village shop, pub, primary school, nursery and community hall. The A30 provides road links towards Truro, Redruth and St Austell, and the listing notes that north coast beaches including Porthtowan and St Agnes are a short drive away.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

72out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £650,000, this detached home is priced at £295 per sq ft, around 15% below the local average—a strong entry point for a project. The interiors are usable but traditionally finished, giving scope for a light cosmetic refresh, while the large established gardens, substantial driveway and garage/workshop make this a distinctive canvas. Its flexible four-bedroom layout, including two ground-floor bedrooms, adds to the appeal. The score is supported by strong price and economics alongside excellent fundamentals; the main value-add is tailoring the finishes and making the most of the grounds and practical outbuildings.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated interior finishes, including the older-style kitchen and bathrooms, as a light cosmetic project.
  • Make the most of the large established garden, with distinct areas for relaxing, entertaining or gardening.
  • Use the substantial garage/workshop and generous driveway for hobbies, storage or practical workspace, subject to checking condition and lawful use.

Key risks

None recorded.

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£2,456
Based on a loan of £487,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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