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Guide Price£179,000

Falmouth

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Detached 1 bedroom barn conversion
  • Restricted occupancy (holiday home/letting)
  • Small development close to Swanpool Beach
  • Peaceful rural setting approximately 2 miles from the town centre
  • Private and sunny lawned rear garden
  • Private parking
  • No onward chain
  • EPC rating D

Description

A superb holiday home set within a small, select development just moments from Swanpool Beach. ‘Oak’ is a detached stone barn conversion offering well presented accommodation comprising an open-plan living/dining room with a high quality fitted kitchen and integrated appliances, a double bedroom, and a stylish bathroom, all finished to a high standard throughout. Externally, the property enjoys a south westerly facing front patio whilst to the rear is an enclosed, elevated lawn with decked seating area, offering far-reaching countryside views across to the neighbouring golf course. Allocated parking for 2 vehicles is positioned adjacent to the property, with additional visitor spaces available. Offered for sale with no onward chain, this is an ideal holiday home or investment opportunity with a proven letting history.

The Location - Pennance Farm Barns is a small and attractive development of converted holiday barns and contemporary holiday homes, set in a peaceful position on the outskirts of Falmouth. The development enjoys direct access to the South West Coast Path, with scenic walks leading towards Swanpool Beach (approximately 0.5 miles) and Falmouth (approximately 1.5 miles), which also benefits from a regular bus service. Surrounded by open countryside and close to the coast, the setting offers an excellent balance of tranquillity and convenience.

The Accommodation Comprises -

Lounge/Kitchen/Diner - 4.37m x 4.27m (14'4" x 14'0") -

Lounge/Dining Area - Step up to this bright and spacious open-plan living area which seamlessly combines lounge, dining and kitchen areas. Beautiful oak flooring throughout, complemented by a large three-pane window to the front and a Velux window to the rear, filling the room with natural light. Two radiators, recessed spotlights.

Kitchen Area - The fully fitted kitchen area features a range of base and eye-level units with worktops, sink with drainer, and tiled splashbacks. Appliances include an electric oven, four-ring gas hob with extractor, and integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine. Wall-mounted Worcester gas boiler.

Bedroom - 2.74m x 2.39m (9'0" x 7'10") - Open from the living area, a double bedroom with a front-facing window. Continuation of oak flooring. Radiator, over-head lighting, and loft access.

Bathroom/Wc - 2.46m x 1.57m (8'1" x 5'2") - The well appointed fully tiled bathroom features a rear-facing Velux window, radiator, and recessed spotlights. Low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with shower over. Shaver point, illuminated mirror with spotlights over. Extractor fan.

The Exterior -

Garden - The property offers a paved seating area at the front, perfect for enjoying the south/west facing sun throughout the day. To the rear, accessed via shallow side steps, is a raised lawn, enclosed by fencing. The garden includes a decked seating area and views over the property’s roofline towards countryside and nearby golf course.

Parking - Allocated parking is available for two vehicles, plus additional guest spaces shared among the twelve properties in the development.

General Information -

Services - Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Private drainage. LPG central heating.

Council Tax - Band A - Cornwall Council.

Tenure - Leasehold: 999 years from 2008. Pennance Barns Management Company Ltd. Management charge: 5.96% of total development service charge (approximately £2,000 per annum) for upkeep of communal areas, lighting, and insurance. Each owner holds an equal 1/12th share of the freehold.

Agent's Note - This property is subject to a holiday home restriction, limiting residential use to a maximum of four months at a time with 24 hours leave to reset.

Viewing - By telephone appointment with the vendors' Sole Agent - Laskowski & Company, 28 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD. Telephone: .

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Property details

Tenure
Leasehold
Council Tax Band
A
Date Posted
2026-09-03

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
59 D
70 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Leasehold Information

Annual Service Charge
£2,000
Length of Lease
981 years remaining

Tenure is one layer. The full report checks the location itself: planning activity, flood history and heritage.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Marlborough School0.9 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    212
    Type
    Community school
  • King Charles Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    414
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth1.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    187
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • St Francis CofE Primary School1.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    396
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Falmouth Primary Academy1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    201
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Falmouth School1.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    923
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Penryn College2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,140
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Helston Community College8.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    0 to 18
    Pupils
    1,297
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Richard Lander School8.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,561
    Type
    Community school
  • Penair School9.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,223
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Former The Clipper Way, Falmouth0.9 miles
Co-op Falmouth - Cliff Road, Falmouth1 mile
Spar - Albany Road Falmouth, Falmouth1.1 miles

GP surgery

Westover Surgery1 mile

Pharmacy

Day Lewis Pharmacy1.2 miles

Hospital

Falmouth Hospital1.4 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden697 metres

Walking trail

South West Coast Path296 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Penmere Rail Station1.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Falmouth Golf Club446 metres

Typical drive times

Penryn8 min · 3.4 miles
Redruth21 min · 13 miles
Falmouth6 min · 2 miles
Truro (city)20 min · 12 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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