Summary - 13 Tolcarne Terrace, Newlyn TR18 5PS
1 bed 1 bath Terraced
Characterful one-bed cottage with large garden, sea views and renovation potential.
Sea-facing lounge upstairs with coastal views
Very large garden — rare for local cottages, extension potential (subject to planning)
Private off-street parking plus visitor car park nearby
Requires renovation: cosmetic work, roof issues and signs of damp
Granite walls likely uninsulated; thermal upgrades recommended
Medium flood risk — may affect insurance and ground-floor use
Very slow broadband — limits remote working without upgrade
Freehold, 732 sq ft, one bedroom with scope to create a second
Tucked steps from Newlyn Harbour, this traditional mid-terrace fisherman’s cottage offers immediate sea views and strong scope for improvement. Arranged as a one-bedroom home with the lounge upstairs to maximise the outlook, the property suits a buyer who values character and location and is prepared to undertake renovation work.
At about 732 sq ft the cottage is larger than many local boatside properties and unusually benefits from a very generous garden and a private off-street parking space. There is clear potential to reconfigure the layout — a second bedroom is achievable — and further extension is possible subject to planning, making the house appealing to first-time buyers seeking long-term growth or investors targeting holiday let income.
Important practical points: the building needs renovation and shows signs of roof and damp issues; the granite walls appear uninsulated. Flooding risk is medium and broadband speeds are very slow — both factors to consider if remote working or insurance costs are priorities. The house is freehold, double-glazed (post-2002) and heated by a mains-gas boiler and radiators.
Newlyn is a working harbour village with cafes, galleries, a cinema, school options and year-round events, so the location is strong for lifestyle and visitor demand. The immediate neighbourhood is transitional and economically challenged, but local crime is low. This is a chance to secure a character seaside cottage with sea views, a large garden and realistic upside for the buyer willing to invest in upgrades.
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