Benson House, Moresk Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1DE
Listed 15 Sept 2026 · price reduced 3 Nov 2026 · Truro
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Key features
- Grade II listed first-floor apartment
- Sought-after Moresk Road location
- Walk to Truro city centre
- Stunning Cathedral views
- Spacious lounge/dining room
- Two bedrooms and bathroom
- Loft with conversion potential (STPP)
- Allocated and visitor parking
- Attractive communal gardens
- No onward chain
About this home
Attractive Grade II Listed Apartment with Cathedral Views and Parking.
Situated within an elegant Grade II listed period building in the highly sought-after Moresk Road area. This spacious and well-presented two-bedroom first-floor apartment enjoys stunning views of the iconic Cathedral, and is offered to the market with no onward chain.
Perfectly positioned just moments from Truro city centre, the property offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, professionals seeking convenient city living, or investors looking for a desirable rental property.
The accommodation comprises a private ground-floor entrance hall with stairs rising to the first-floor living space. At the heart of the home is a generous lounge/dining room, providing ample space for both relaxation and entertaining while enjoying far-reaching views towards Truro Cathedral. The kitchen offers a range of storage units and practical preparation space. There are two bedrooms, including a comfortable double bedroom and a versatile single bedroom, together with a family bathroom.
A particular feature of the property is the accessible loft space, which benefits from an existing dormer window and offers excellent storage potential. Subject to the necessary consents and permissions, the space may present an exciting opportunity for further conversion and enhancement.
Additional benefits include electric heating, an allocated parking space, and visitor parking available via permit.
Residents also enjoy access to attractive communal lawned gardens positioned to the front of the building.
Moresk Road was historically one of Truro's most prestigious approaches into the city, lined with substantial villas and country houses built for wealthy merchants, mine owners and professionals during the city's growth and prosperity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Benson House is one of the surviving examples of this important period of expansion and continues to reflect the character and heritage of the area today.
Combining period charm, city-centre convenience, allocated parking and spectacular Cathedral views, this appealing apartment offers a wonderful lifestyle opportunity in one of Truro's most sought-after locations.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the character, position and value this unique home has to offer.
Located centrally for Truro city centre and less than half a mile from an extensive assortment of amenities including a vast array of shops both national and independent, charming cobbled streets and the iconic Gothic Revival Cathedral. A thriving selection of restaurants, cafés, bars, galleries and a cinema are complemented by the nationally acclaimed Hall for Cornwall, providing a rich variety of cultural and entertainment opportunities.
Further to the outskirts, the city offers a range of larger retail outlet centres, county hospital and links to the national rail network and airports. With beautiful countryside walks, golf courses, rivers, creeks, sailing facilities and Cornwall's spectacular north coast all within easy reach.
Purchaser Information Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 945 years left
- Ground rent
- £20 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £1,860 per year
- Parking
- Allocated
Floorplan
Location
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- Truro Station0.6 mi
- Perranwell Station4.5 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in TR1 over the last 12 months: terraced £270k · detached £450k · semi-detached £290k · flat £163k.
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Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Stratton Creber, Truro, Lemon St on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 15 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 03/11/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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