Cornelius Drive, Truro, TR1 1GU
Listed 2 Jun 2026 · price reduced 9 Sept 2026 · Truro
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About this home
CONTEMPORARY, ARCHITECTURALLY – DESIGNED HOME, BUILT TO A VERY HIGH SPECIFICATION, on an EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO TRURO CITY CENTRE, WAITROSE, PARK & RIDE, PRIVATE & STATE, PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
This beautiful home is ENERGY EFFICIENT, boasts 4 DOUBLE BEDROOM, 3 BATH/SHOWER ROOMS, HIGH END FIXTURES & FITTINGS WHICH ARE SURE TO IMPRESS, PARKING & LANDSCAPED REAR GARDEN.
PROPERTY:
This architect-designed, modern, three storey property built in 2017 to a very high specification by Messrs Gilbert & Goode, with an intelligent heating system and triple glazing throughout, this spacious detached four bedroomed residence forms part of this exclusive development in the Cathedral City of Truro.
Externally the attractive finish consists of Lantoom Quarry Stone and Western Red Cedar Cladding with a paved driveway.
A covered front porch and modern front door opens into the entrance hall which has a large under stairs storage/coats cupboard and door to a double bedroom with en-suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe. This design is one of the preferred layouts within the development as all of the living space is on one floor with direct access to the garden. An oak staircase leads to the first floor, with a south-facing living room to the front, with a French window, Juliet balcony and a floor to ceiling window making the room light and airy.
The large kitchen/dining room is at the rear of the property and opens out onto a beautifully laid out garden. The Kettle Co. kitchen is well designed and has a range of base and wall mounted, modern, handleless cabinetry with a quartz worktop and contrasting kitchen peninsula. There is a large Stoves range cooker and built-in Neff fridge, freezer and dishwasher. The kitchen has plenty of space for a family table and chairs and has French doors with side lights allowing plenty of natural light.
Off the kitchen, the utility room has the boiler and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. On this landing there is also a WC/cloakroom.
The top floor has the large master bedroom with en-suite shower room at the rear and two further double bedrooms. There is also a lovely family bathroom with a freestanding double-ended bath. the rooms and hall upstairs all feature vaulted ceilings. A large window on the stairwell allows light to flood down the staircase.
EXTERNALLY:
The rear garden has been cleverly designed with two areas. Immediately outside the kitchen/dining room there is a granite paved patio, slate edged, with plenty of space for garden furniture, is level and low maintenance. This is surrounded by an area of slate chippings with a water feature and raised flower border. Through an arch there is a secondary garden area with chippings and additional raised beds and a water butt. There is also a small garden shed next to a gate which leads to steps that head to down to the front of the house. The rear garden is private with fencing and mature plants.
LOCATION
Yew House is one of thirteen modern houses in an exclusive, development close to the centre of Truro, Cornwall’s county town and city centre for administration.
It is a short walk into the centre of the cathedral city of Truro (approx. 10 minutes), as stated within walking distance of very well regarded primary and secondary schools (state and private) within walking distance. You are tucked away in this exclusive development yet walk down the hill and you are in the city centre; it’s an ideal location for a variety of buyers given the location. You are also within walking distance to Waitrose supermarket; adjoining Waitrose is The Great Cornish Food Store which also has a cafe and is a great place to buy locally sourced produce. Truro is now recognised as the business and administrative centre of the county, offering a vast range of day-to-day amenities and leisure facilities to suit all, whether your interests are visiting a museum or an art gallery, seeing a show in the Hall for Cornwall, dining out in the wide range of eateries and bars, or taking the family to the Plaza cinema.
For a more active lifestyle, Truro offers a golf course, a tennis club, bowling green, cricket, football and rugby grounds and a leisure centre. The North and south coast are just a short drive away with sandy beaches and rugged coastline, excellent surfing and water sports on the North coast and the South coast with its many coves and harbour and calm waters great for paddleboarding & kayaking.
A mainline rail service to London/Paddington and daily flights from Cornwall Airport (Newquay) to London as well as other domestic and international destinations.
HEATING & GLAZING: Triple Glazed UPVC windows & gas central heating.
SERVICES: Mains Gas, electric. Water & drainage. EPC RATING: B
EPC Rating: B
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Size
- 1,559 sq ft / 145 sq m
- Council tax band
- F
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Private garden
- Heating
- Gas central
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Truro Station1.1 mi
- Perranwell Station4.9 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Lodge, 8, Cornelius Drive Truro TR1 1GU | Detached Freehold | 9 Jul 2024 | £775,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Cornish Bricks, Truro on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 2 Jun 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 09/09/2026.
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