Summary - Old Trap House, 6 School Lane, St. Erth, Hayle TR27 6HN
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Three-bed period cottage with Home for Life option — suited to over‑60s seeking village living.
Charming stone cottage with exposed beams and slate roof
A charming three-bedroom stone cottage in St Erth, presented as an appealing retirement home with character features and a manageable footprint. The property’s granite walls, exposed beams and slate roof create authentic period charm, while recent double glazing improves thermal performance. The open-plan living space with high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows creates a bright, sociable heart to the house.
This home is available through a Home for Life Lifetime Lease example: guide Lifetime Lease price £201,000 (typical saving c.33%); full market price £300,000. The scheme is for purchasers aged 60+ and allows buying a share (up to 50%) to retain some future value. Exact Lifetime Lease price depends on age, circumstances and chosen share; buyers should use the Homewise calculator and seek personalised quotes.
Practical drawbacks are clear and factual: heating is by electric room heaters, there is a single bathroom, the granite walls are assumed uninsulated and the property needs continued maintenance consistent with a pre-1900 build. The plot is small and the layout, while attractive, may suit downsizers rather than those seeking large gardens or extensive modern systems. Tenure/ownership details should be legally verified before purchase.
For buyers aged 60+ seeking a characterful, low‑maintenance retirement cottage in a quiet village setting, this offers immediate comfort and longer-term security options through the Lifetime Lease. For others, the full-market purchase is available but factor in electric heating and likely retrofit costs for insulation or modern heating if desired.
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