1-bedroom flat · TR13 8JX
Sold STCReduced £7k (−4.5%) on 2 OctListed 47 days
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About
Situated within the sought-after Gwealdues Court development in Helston, this purpose-built one bedroom top floor apartment offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or those seeking a dependable buy-to-let investment.
Completed by well-regarded local developers in around 2015, this attractive gated development is conveniently located for the town’s amenities, while also being a commutable distance to both the Tremough Campus of Exeter University and the city of Truro.
The apartment itself is light and airy, with an open-plan kitchen and living area featuring French doors that open inwards with a glazed Juliette balcony inviting fresh air into the living space.
The fitted kitchen is well equipped with granite-effect worktop surfaces and white high gloss cabinetry, complete with a built-in cooker and hob, along with space for a washing machine and freestanding fridge freezer.
The twin-aspect living space is bright and pleasant, offering a comfortable area in which to relax or entertain.
There is a well-appointed fitted bathroom with a thermostatic shower and a bedroom, which has a part-vaulted ceiling and Velux skylight.
Outside, there is an allocated parking space and an allocated store, useful for bicycles, surfboards and the like, while a secure entry system adds peace of mind.
Modern, safe and pleasant, this apartment would make a wonderful first home, investment purchase or low maintenance base from which to explore the area and coastline.
The accommodation in brief comprises an inner hallway, open plan kitchen/dining room/lounge, bedroom, and a bathroom. The property benefits from gas fired central heating and double glazing.
Helston is an historic and thriving market town offering a comprehensive range of amenities, including national retailers, health centres, a cinema, and a leisure centre with indoor swimming pool.
The town is served by well-regarded primary schools and a secondary school with sixth-form provision.
It also serves as the gateway to the beautiful Lizard Peninsula, a dedicated area of outstanding natural beauty.
The Accommodation Comprises (Dimensions Approx) Door to Inner Hallway With door to storage cupboard with coat hanging rail and electric consumer unit, Videx secure entry system and doors off to all internal rooms.
Open Plan Kitchen / Dining Room / Lounge (7.24m x 3.43m (23'9" x 11'3")) A light and sociable open plan dual aspect living space with recessed lighting.
Kitchen Area Comprising a modern fitted kitchen with granite effect working top surfaces incorporating a stainless steel one and a half bowl sink with drainer and Swan’s neck mixer tap over and an electric hob with chimney style hood over.
There are a useful range of white high gloss drawers and cupboards under (one containing the Worcester gas fired boiler), whilst spaces are provided for a washing machine and a free standing fridge freezer.
There is a window to the front aspect and patterned linoleum to the floor.
Lounge / Dining Area Comfortable living space with inward opening French doors and glazed Juliette balcony to the rear aspect.
Bathroom With white fitted suite comprising a low-level w.c, wall mounted wash hand basin with vanity cupboard under and a panelled bath with shower screen and part tiled surround housing a thermostatic shower.
There is an extractor, a tiled storage shelf, grey herringbone style linoleum flooring, a shaving point and an obscure glazed Velux skylight and window to the front aspect.
Bedroom One (3.48m x 2.36m (11'5" x 7'9")) With access to loft space, part vaulted ceiling with Velux skylight and window to rear aspect.
Outside A secure gated access opens out into the communal driveway from which one can access the parking space that is allocated to the apartment.
There is a useful outside store for bicycles etc, that belongs to the apartment. Services Mains electricity, gas, water & drainage.
Agents Note One The property is Leasehold and benefits from the remainder of a 999 year Lease that was granted in 2015.
Agents Note Two There is annual management fee of circa £700 which, we are advised, covers the building insurance, ground rent, maintenance of the building and communal areas amongst other things.
Council Tax Band Council Tax Band A. Anti-Money Laundering We are required by law to ask all purchasers for verified id prior to instructing a sale.
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Flood Risk River & Sea Low Surface Water Very Low. What3Words Nurture.dusters.podcast Date Details Prepared. 27th August 2026.
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