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Helston, Detached Home In Popular Cul De Sac

South West

£325,000

Listed on 03/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
1281 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Set in a cul-de-sac in Helston, this three-bedroom detached house has countryside views and scope for modernisation. The accommodation includes two double bedrooms with storage, a further single bedroom, a bathroom and a separate WC. A change in level leads to the lounge and dining area, which opens into a conservatory overlooking the garden. The kitchen is served by a large utility room, and the layout may offer scope for reconfiguration, subject to the required permissions and building regulations. Outside, there are lawned areas to the front and rear, with a patio in the rear garden. The property also has a garage with an inspection pit and a driveway providing off-road parking for one vehicle. Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected, and gas central heating is stated. Helston’s schools and amenities are nearby, with Porthleven, the Lizard Peninsula and other towns in the wider area accessible by car.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

69out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £325,000, this detached three-bedroom house is priced around 23% below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear opportunity to acquire. It also has a driveway, garage, usable garden and a conservatory, with countryside views adding to its appeal.

The interiors are dated across the photographed rooms, so there is scope for a medium-scale update: refresh the finishes and flooring, modernise the kitchen and bathroom, and consider how best to rework the kitchen area. The peeling wall finish in one bedroom needs investigation, while the exterior looks generally intact in the available photographs.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a asking price around 23% below the local average per square foot.
  • Update the dated finishes and flooring across the photographed rooms, including the kitchen and bathroom.
  • Explore a more effective kitchen-area layout and make the most of the conservatory and usable garden.

Key risks

  • The extensive peeling wall finish in one bedroom should be investigated to establish its cause and the appropriate repair.

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Location

Helston, Detached Home In Popular Cul De Sac
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Camborne Rail Station

    7.1 miles

    Train · Camborne

  • Hayle Rail Station

    8.3 miles

    Train · Hayle

  • Penryn Rail Station

    8.5 miles

    Train · Penryn

  • St Erth Rail Station

    8.6 miles

    Train · St Erth

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,328
Based on a loan of £243,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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