Prospect Place, Hayle, Cornwall
South West
£170,000
Listed on 29/10/2026
Listed on 29/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
TerracedArea
619 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom cottage is centrally positioned in Hayle and is offered with no onward chain. The ground floor includes a lounge with a front-facing double-glazed window, alcoves, a fireplace, exposed floorboards and ceiling beams, plus understairs storage. The fitted kitchen has base and wall units, a stainless-steel sink and a rear window, and opens towards an inner hall with a door to the rear. A shower room completes the ground floor accommodation.
Upstairs are two bedrooms, both with fitted carpets and double-glazed windows; the front bedroom also has built-in storage. Outside, a patio leads by steps to a rear garden. The property is described as needing updating, so buyers can assess the scope for refurbishment and improvements. It is freehold, has electric heating and gas-heated water, and has no parking. A metalliferous mining search is recommended for properties in this historic mining area.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
59out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £170,000, this Hayle cottage is priced well below the local average per square foot, making it an attractive entry point for a buyer looking to add value. The D grade reflects the more modest overall economics: after allowing for a medium-scale programme of improvements, the margin against the implied current local average remains tight, rather than pointing to a clear-cut bargain overall.
There is a characterful starting point in the lounge, with exposed boards, beams and a fireplace, while the two-bedroom layout and rear garden give scope to refresh the home and make better use of its outdoor space. The visible interiors are dated, the shower room is worn, and the garden needs substantial clearance; the front render also has a crack-like mark that merits inspection. The images do not establish major structural failure, but the roof and rear flat-roofed structure cannot be reliably assessed from them.
Key opportunities
- Acquire at a price well below the local average per square foot, with scope to improve the property over time.
- Bring out the lounge’s exposed timber boards, beams and fireplace with a considered refresh.
- Clear and improve the rear garden, creating a more usable outdoor space.
Key risks
- The front render has a crack-like mark that should be inspected; the roof and rear flat-roofed structure also need assessment because their condition is unclear from the photographs.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Hayle Rail Station
0.6 miles
Train · Hayle
Lelant Rail Station
1.4 miles
Train · Lelant
Lelant Saltings Rail Station
1.7 miles
Train · Lelant
St Erth Rail Station
2.1 miles
Train · St Erth
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