Summary - 38, LOWER BORE STREET, BODMIN PL31 2JY
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Period two-bed terrace with large garden — big renovation potential close to town.
Two double bedrooms plus a converted shower room (flexible layout)
Victorian stone façade with period character
Large tiered rear garden and paved patio, good outdoor potential
Requires full modernisation; cosmetic and likely thermal upgrades
Granite walls likely uninsulated — energy improvements needed
On-street parking only; no off-street parking
Very deprived local area and high crime rate—consider security
Short walk to town centre, shops, schools, and fast broadband
This Victorian mid-terrace in central Bodmin offers clear renovation upside for buyers willing to invest time and budget. The two-bedroom layout (plus a converted shower room) provides flexible living space with a traditional reception-dining arrangement and a kitchen overlooking a tiered garden. Period stone façade and original mid-terrace proportions give genuine character and scope for sympathetic updating.
The property requires renovation throughout: cosmetic refresh, likely upgrading of thermal insulation (granite walls assumed uninsulated), and general modernisation of fixtures and finishes. Heating is mains gas via a boiler and radiators and the windows are double glazed (installation date unknown). A downstairs WC, separate dining room opening onto a paved patio and a large plot with tiered gardens are practical assets for family life or rental appeal.
Location is a practical selling point — a short walk to Bodmin town centre, shops, schools and public transport, with excellent mobile signal and fast broadband. On-street parking is available directly outside. Note material local factors: the area is very deprived with a high recorded crime rate, which may affect resale or lettability; buyers should factor this into valuation and security plans.
This house is best suited to first-time buyers looking to add value or investors targeting refurbishment projects. With a modest asking price and substantial garden, it presents a realistic opportunity to create a comfortable family home or a reliable rental after improvement works. Be prepared for renovation costs and to address insulation and modernisation needs before achieving full market potential.
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