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Guide Price£599,950

Manhay, Helston

Land size
3.8 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Attractive 3 bed detached cottage
  • Ample parking
  • Gardens and 3.8 acres of grounds
  • Accessible location between Helston and Falmouth
  • Further land and Buildings available

Description

An attractive three bedroom cottage  with workshop, gardens and 3.8 acres of grounds, in an accessible location between Helston and Falmouth. Further land and buildings available  by separate negotiation.

The Property
Manhay Meadow Cottage comprises a detached three-bedroom home of traditional construction under a pitched roof, redeveloped around 2015 from a pair of derelict cottages. The property is accessed from the A394 Falmouth to Helston Road over a hard standing drive which leads to ample gravel parking for a number of vehicles.

With exposed granite lintels and quoins and part slate hung, the cottage provides well-presented family accommodation to include: Entrance Hall. Utility Room (2.79m x 1.3m) with plumbing for white goods and worktops; dual aspect Kitchen/Diner (5.18m x 2.77m) with matching range of wall and floor mounted kitchen units, integrated oven/hob, understairs storage cupboard; Living Room (3.96m x 3.58m) with wood burner, French doors leading out to rear terrace and decked area with views over the garden and grounds. First floor - Galleried Landing, Master Bedroom (3.28m x 3.12m) with en-suite shower room, Bedroom Two (3.38m x 2.84m) Juliet balcony, Bedroom Three (2.84 m x 2.51m), Family Bathroom.

The property benefits from PVC double glazing and warmed by an oil-fired central heating system.

Outside
The gardens lie below the house, predominantly laid to lawn with mature herbaceous borders and plantings, bordered by a natural pond with the remains of and old ruin to the side.

To the front of the house is a gravel parking area providing ample space for parking and turning of vehicles and trailers and to the rear of the house is paved terrace area with decking off, ideal for the evening sunsets and alfresco dining and enjoys views over the ground and countryside beyond.

Property Information
Agent's Note

If sold in lots, the purchaser of Lot 1 will be required to erect a new boundary fence between point A & B on the attached plan within two months of completion. The purchaser of Lot 2 will be responsible to erect a new boundary fence along the entrance drive.

EPC C Council Tax Band D

Services

Mains electricity and water. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage. None of these services have been tested and therefore no guarantees can be given. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries to the relevant service providers.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way

The sale will be subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way as may exist. The neighbouring property (Manhay Farm) has a right of way over the driveway and if sold in lots, Lot 2 will have a right of way over the driveway.

Particulars & Plan

Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Any intending purchaser/s must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.

Location
Manhay is a rural hamlet located approximately 3 miles from the old market town of Helston, famed for its annual Flora Dance, providing a wide range of shopping, schooling, health and leisure facilities. The Lizard Peninsula, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, lies to the south of Helston, providing access to many beaches and scenic walks.

The county town of Truro, the main administrative centre of Cornwall is approximately 14 miles distant, the port of Falmouth, providing access to the sheltered sailing waters of the Carrick Roads, 9 miles, and the mainline railway station and access to the A30 dual carriage is available at Redruth, approximately 9 miles distant.

For the outdoor enthusiasts, there numerous bridle paths and quiet lanes for riding out or cycling and the Stithians Reservoir for water sports lies within 6 miles.

Viewing & Directions
Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent Lodge & Thomas. Tel:
email:

Directions
From Helston, take the A394 towards Falmouth and just after the crossroads at Trevenen Bal, the entrance drive will be found on your left. From Falmouth and Penryn, drive towards Helston, through Longdowns, Rame, Edgecumbe and on entering Manhay, drive down the hill and at the brow the otherside, the entrance will be on your right, just before the crossroads.

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Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,695 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£157,882 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £188,966 / 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
71 C
102 A

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
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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Listed Property
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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
Off-Street Parking
Garden
Private 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 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 92% 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

  • Wendron Church of England Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    105
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Boskenwyn Community Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    102
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Trannack Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    33
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Michael's Church of England Primary School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    330
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Parc Eglos School2.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    398
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Helston Community College2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    0 to 18
    Pupils
    1,297
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Penryn College5.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,140
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Falmouth School6.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    923
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Mullion School7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    548
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Camborne Science and International Academy7.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,751
    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

Tesco Helston Superstore, Helston2 miles
Spar - Turnpike Garage Helston, Helston2.1 miles
Sainsburys Helston, Helston2.6 miles

GP surgery

Helston Medical Centre2.5 miles

Pharmacy

Tesco Instore Pharmacy2.2 miles

Hospital

Helston Hospital2.7 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 Station6.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Lower Manhay Farm264 metres

Typical drive times

Penryn11 min · 7.5 miles
Helston6 min · 3.1 miles
Camborne15 min · 8.4 miles
Falmouth15 min · 9.7 miles
Truro (city)21 min · 15 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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