Truro Continued 1

Christmas in Truro_S12443 by Ennor

On Friday this search on Primelocation came up with 215 properties for sale, today, just 3 days later the number has zoomed up to 295. An increase of 37%. Which seems rather a lot to be going on just before Christmas.

Maybe their algorithm has changed (I find it frustrating that its so hard to define the location one is interested in on primelocation)... so trying rightmove's search which allows one to select both radius and "added to the site" times - I find that in the last 3 days there have been 72 properties added to rightmove within 20 miles of Truro. And that there are now 236 in total within that area. (Not including Sold STCs.)As neither of these sites lets one put a limit on the number of bedrooms I can't tell how many of these are properties which have effectively squeezed in under the wire to avoid paying £350 for a HIP.

And just in case anyone who has avoided commissioning a HIP is reading this - just think how dated your particulars are going to look next month when all the new properties will have one. Its as bad as having photos of spring flowers still blooming in the autumn to show that you haven't sold yet.

t.b.c....

Truro

Truro Cathedral by trueclearlight

My next-door neighbour has recommended Truro as a lovely small city. I did a flickr search and this photo was the first up - lovely isn't it! And it was uploaded on the 19th January - which just happens to be the birthday of the first person I knew from Cornwall - I still remember her delight at university when we had snow - she'd rarely seen it before. So all good omens so far :-)

Primelocation currently has 215 properties listed in and around Truro. (Plus 30 that are under offer). Though their idea of near Truro is rather larger than I'd like at least with their map view its clear where things are. -very useful for someone like me planning to move to an area where my geography is even more patchy than usual.

In the dream category are:

At a guide price of £1,150,000, location given as Truro though looks like its nearer St. Agnes, somewhere near Mithian/Mithian Downs

A secluded country retreat with letting income situated in a hidden valley near the coast. 4 bedroom period cottage, second dwelling, holiday cottage and apartment, garage and workshop, gardens with trout stream and paddock.

Stags

It has 6.7 acres some of which is woodland.

At a guide price of £1,100,000, St. Erme

Formerly part of the neighbouring Resugga Farmhouse, Starlight Barn is much more than just a beautiful barn conversion. It comprises a spacious 5 bedroom family home with three letting cottages and an office/studio, perfect for those looking for that idyllic country living.

A former grain store has been carefully and sympathetically converted to provide a pleasant and flexible country home with much attention to detail and complemented by its gorgeous south facing gardens and grounds including a paddock, arboretum and 3.5 acre field suitable for horses.

Savills

The names of the buildings are very new age: Starlight Barn, Light House, Sunlight Cottage, Moonlight Studio.

In all about 6.5 acres.

...t.b.c