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Guide Price£650,000

Stithians, Truro, TR3

Land size
2.1 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Detached modernised cottage, superbly presented throughout
  • Delightful rural hamlet near Stithians
  • 3 Double bedrooms
  • 28' Sitting room, Sun lounge
  • Sociable, large kitchen/dining room
  • Bath/shower room & WC on each floor
  • Landscaped garden & 1.6 acre paddock
  • Outbuildings, stables & workshop
  • Unspoilt countryside setting

Description

The Property

Marlowe Cottage presents a rare and exciting chance to purchase a wonderful countryside residence with a detached studio, beautiful half acre gardens, stable yard, garage/workshop and 1.6 acre field.

Entering the property there is a charming light filled, oak floored sun room overlooking the garden, which then continues into an impressive nearly 29ft reception room offering plenty of space for living, play and study with a gas burner at the end. Through another doorway, you enter a superb open plan kitchen/diner comprising a generous fully fitted country kitchen with integrated oven, microwave and dishwasher complimented by solid granite worktops and the dining area enjoying exposed stone work, dual aspect windows and a vaulted ceiling with two Velux windows above. To the rear is a recently completed and very generous granite worktop utility room with underfloor heating, rear access stable doors to both sides, impressive roof lantern and separate luxurious shower room. There is a cloakroom next to the stairs, which then rise to the first floor providing access to three double bedrooms, all of which enjoy views of the garden and surrounding countryside as well as a second well-appointed bathroom.

Outside the property is accessed via a gravelled driveway providing parking for several vehicles which heads left towards the property and right towards the stable yard including three stables, tack room and a large garage/workshop which is equal to a triple garage size with power and light with further storage space behind as well. The garden around the property measures around half an acre providing sun facing lawn and seating areas which has been beautifully planted and landscaped with stone walls and high quality laid pathways. There is a detached summerhouse providing studio accommodation recently renovated with an open plan room providing space for bedroom and living with a fitted kitchen, gorgeous wood burner and en-suite shower room.

Adjacent to the stable yard two separate ramps provide access to the paddock, measuring just over 1.6 acres and in a glorious position enjoying panoramic views over the surrounding unspoilt countryside. This is enclosed with hedging and there is a separate gate access directly on to the road at the southern point of the field.

Marlowe Cottage is a glorious proposition for purchase for so many reasons and comes wholeheartedly recommended for viewing.

The Location

Trevales is a blissful rural spot located to the South/East of the village of Stithians. Rarely used country roads lead to individual properties set within large grounds and with green fields as far as the eye can see. This is true unspoilt Cornish countryside at its best.

The village of Stithians is a popular rural location with an active community boasting plenty of amenities including primary school, playing field, doctors surgery, Seven Stars Inn, village shop, two churches, community centre, village hall and a monthly produce market. It is well known for its annual agricultural show which attracts crowds from far and wide across the county.

The countryside location of course offers glorious scenic walks across a huge network of footpaths and bridleways which often lead in the direction of Stithians Lake. This is the largest body of inland water in West Cornwall and has a water sports centre with sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and fishing on offer as well as a café and Golden Lion pub for refreshments afterwards.

The village is also very well connected being within ten miles of the city of Truro, harbour town of Falmouth as well as Helston and Redruth. Stithians offers that true rural village feel with the convenience of location with regular buses heading in all directions as well as a branch line rail service at the nearby village of Perranwell Station heading to Truro and Falmouth in either direction.


EPC Rating: D

THE PROPERTY

The Property Marlowe Cottage presents a rare and exciting chance to purchase a wonderful countryside residence with a detached studio annexe, beautiful half acre gardens, stable yard, garage/workshop and 1.6 acre field.

THE LOCATION

The Location Trevales is a blissful rural spot located to the South/East of the village of Stithians. Rarely used country roads lead to individual properties set within large grounds and with green fields as far as the eye can see. This is true unspoilt Cornish countryside at its best. The village of Stithians is a popular rural location with an active community boasting plenty of amenities including primary school, playing field, doctors surgery, Seven Stars Inn, village shop, two churches, community centre, village hall and a monthly produce market. It is well known for its annual agricultural show which attracts crowds from far and wide across the county.

AGENTS NOTE

Heather and Lay are pleased to be working with James Cane in Truro, as joint sole agents selling Marlowe Cottage.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-01-28

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,697 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£309,524 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £189,038 / acre
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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
55 D
88 B

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.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating, Gas Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
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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 · available to 75% of premises

Suitable for

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

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

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

  • Stithians Community Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    175
    Type
    Community school
  • Kennall Vale School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    121
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Mabe Community Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    180
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Penryn Primary Academy2.2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    349
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Halwin School2.6 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    37
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Penryn College2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,140
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Falmouth School3.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    923
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Redruth School5.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,433
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Pool Academy5.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    714
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Richard Lander School6.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,561
    Type
    Community school

* 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

Spar - Stithians, Stithians1 mile
Asda Falmouth Superstore, Penryn2.1 miles
Spar - Penryn, Penryn2.7 miles

GP surgery

Penryn Surgery2.8 miles

Pharmacy

Hendras@Penryn Limited2.7 miles

Hospital

Falmouth Hospital3.8 miles

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

Penryn Rail Station2.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Crellow Hill0.8 miles

Typical drive times

Penryn9 min · 4.1 miles
Helston17 min · 8.6 miles
Redruth14 min · 6.5 miles
Falmouth13 min · 6.4 miles
Truro (city)19 min · 11 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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