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£275,000Guide price

Prospect Place, Truro, TR1 1HW

3bedrooms
1bathroom
Terracedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 13 Oct 2026 · Truro

How the price compares

This home£275,000
Median 3 bed in TR1£325k94 homes listed · £338 per sq ft
Difference-15%below the area median

Key features

  • PERIOD COTTAGE
  • SOUTH FACING GARDEN
  • THREE BEDROOMS
  • WALKING DISTANCE TO CITY CENTRE
  • TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
  • CHARACTER FEATURES
  • KITCHEN
  • CATHEDRAL VIEWS
  • BATHROOM
  • NO CHAIN

About this home

MIDDLE TERRACED COTTAGE IN SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION & SOLD WITH NO CHAIN

To be sold for the first time in over fifty years, this charming three bedroom character cottage is situated in one of the most sought after locations within Truro, enjoying wonderful views over the city and of the Cathedral.

The accommodation includes; sitting room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and three bedrooms. There is a rear courtyard, as well as a long, enclosed, south facing garden. There is potential to create off road parking, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Sold with no chain, viewing is recommended.

EPC - E. Freehold. Council Tax - B.

The Property - 12 Prospect Place is a well presented mid-terraced city cottage, set within a highly desirable terrace and enjoying delightful Cathedral views. The property benefits from character features throughout as well as having a long south-facing garden and the potential to create off-road parking to the front. The accommodation comprises; sitting room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom to the ground floor with three bedrooms to the first floor. The property benefits from double glazing throughout as well as gas central heating. The cottage presently does not have any private parking but many of the neighbouring properties have created parking space or a garage at the bottom of the garden. Sold with no chain, this is a rare opportunity to purchase an attractive stone fronted period cottage located in Prospect Place which is one of the most sought after parts of Truro.

Truro - Truro is renowned for its excellent shopping centre, fine selection of restaurants, bars, private and state schools and main line railway link to London (Paddington). The Hall for Cornwall is also a popular venue providing all year round entertainment and other cultural facilities include the Royal Cornwall Museum and the historic Cathedral.

In greater detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hallway -

Sitting Room - 3.25m x 3.24m (10'7" x 10'7" ) - Window to the front elevation overlooking garden. Radiator.

Dining Room - 3.16m x 3.10m (10'4" x 10'2" ) - Fitted gas fire with back boiler (dual control for gas room heating and central heating). Radiator. Window to the rear courtyard. Stairs rising to first floor and door into;

Kitchen - 3.27m x 1.85m (10'8" x 6'0" ) - Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with worktops over and inset sink and drainer unit. Plumbing for washing machine and space for cooker and fridge/freezer. Window to side and door to the rear courtyard.

Bathroom - 2.23m x 1.16m (7'3" x 3'9") - Comprising bath, wash hand basin and w.c. Extractor fan. Obscured window to side.

First Floor -

Landing -

Bedroom - 3.45m x 3.37m (11'3" x 11'0") - Window to the front elevation with outstanding views over the city and Cathedral. Radiator.

Bedroom - 3.15m x 3.14m (10'4" x 10'3") - Window to rear elevation with radiator and cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Bedroom - 2.40m x 1.91m (7'10" x 6'3" ) - Window to the front elevation enjoying wonderful views of the city and cathedral.

Outside - There is a courtyard to the rear of the property and a gateway which provides access to the rear lane. Whilst at the front of the cottage there is a long garden which is fully enclosed and partly bordered by a high stone wall. Much of the garden is laid to lawn with a paved terrace outdoor seating area immediately in front of the cottage. There is a greenhouse and a timber garden shed which is ideal for storage purposes. A pedestrian gate leads into the property from the front lane and there is potential to create off road parking subject to the necessary planning consent.

Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

N.B - The electrical circuit, appliances and heating system have not been tested by the agents.

Council Tax - B.

Tenure - Freehold.

Directions - You can approach the property from either Mitchell Hill or Campfield Hill and in the first instance it would be better to approach the property on foot. Proceeding up Mitchell Hill take the left hand turning into Prospect Place which is immediately on the top side of the Rising Sun pub. The property will be easily located just a little way along on the right hand side.

Viewing - Strictly by Appointment through the Agents Philip Martin, 9 Cathedral Lane, Truro, TR1 2QS. Telephone: or 3 Quayside Arcade, St. Mawes, Truro TR2 5DT. Telephone .

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Property details

Property type
Terraced
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Heating
Gas central
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Truro Station0.7 mi
  • Perranwell Station4.6 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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
13 Prospect Place
Truro TR1 1HW
Terraced
Freehold
7 Mar 2025£315,000
5 Prospect Place
Truro TR1 1HW
Terraced
Freehold
30 Aug 2024£347,000
18 Prospect Place
Truro TR1 1HW
Terraced
Freehold
18 Jun 2024£275,000
23 Prospect Place
Truro TR1 1HW
Terraced
Freehold
10 May 2024£210,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in TR1

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,376£27,500 deposit · £247,500 loan
Stamp Duty£3,750England rates

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 Philip Martin, Truro on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 13 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 13/10/2026.

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