Penrose Road, Helston
PRICE GUIDE £125,000.00
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bath/Shower rooms | 1 |
| Receptions | 1 |
Penrose Road, Helston
PRICE GUIDE £125,000.00
WELL-PRICED, MODERN GROUND-FLOOR ONE-BEDROOM FLAT WITH PARKING – IDEAL FOR LOCAL FIRST-TIME BUYERS.
Tucked away within the popular Flora Gardens development, this contemporary flat offers bright open-plan living, a stylish fitted kitchen and French doors opening onto a sunny patio – perfect for afternoon and evening sun. A generous double bedroom, modern shower room and allocated parking complete the package. Conveniently located close to Helston town and its amenities, this is a great opportunity for buyers who meet the Section 106 local connection criteria and are keen to get on the property ladder.
LOCATION
Helston itself is a bustling market town that stands as a gateway to The Lizard Peninsula which is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty with many beautiful beaches, coves and cliff top walks. The town has amenities that include, national stores, supermarkets, doctor surgeries, churches and also many clubs and societies. There are a number of well regarded primary schools, a comprehensive school with sixth form college and a leisure centre with indoor heated pool.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (dimensions approx)
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE DOOR TO COMMUNAL HALLWAY
COMMUNAL HALLWAY
With tiled flooring and front door to apartment.
HALLWAY
With doors off to the shower room, bedroom and open plan kitchen/lounge. A door to the airing cupboard with a coat hanging rail and shelf above.
KITCHEN/LOUNGE
4.67m x 3.68m (15'4" x 12'1")
LOUNGE
A pleasant open plan room with a sunny outlook and French doors to the front patio area and parking space.
KITCHEN
Having granite effect working top surfaces, incorporating a stainless steel sink with tiled splashback, drainer and mixer tap over and an electric hob with hood over. There are a range of base cupboards and drawers with wall cupboards over. Integrated appliances include an electric oven and fridge, whilst space is provided for a washing machine. Tall pantry style cupboard housing the gas fired boiler, vinyl flooring and recessed spotlighting.
SHOWER ROOM
Currently configured as a wet room with a walk-in shower with anti-slip flooring, tiled surround and a thermostatic shower. There is a low-level w.c, a wall mounted wash handbasin with tiled splashback, a shaving point, extractor and an obscure glazed window to the side aspect.
BEDROOM
5.18m x 2.34m (of irregular shape, inc door recess
Double bedroom with a window to side aspect.
OUTSIDE
There is a small patio area to the front of the flat, beyond which is an allocated parking space. To the side are rear are communal grounds including a clothes drying area. The development benefits from a communal secure entry system beyond which the flat can be accessed on the ground floor.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage
AGENTS NOTE ONE
We are advised that the flat is Leasehold and has the benefit of a 999 year lease which was granted on 1st May 2006. The service charge is circa £1338.56 per annum.
AGENTS NOTE TWO
The flat is subject to a Section 106 local needs restriction which prospective purchasers will need to fulfill. Please see below for details.
Eligibility.
We would prefer for you to allow a grace period (two weeks) for people with a Helston local connection to come forward, however we can consider a Qualifying Person with an Area Local Connection to Cornwall (previous Kerrier District) as defined in the s.106 either:
• Current residency of 5 + years
• Born in the area
• Education whilst under the age of eighteen years and resident
• Current employment (no time restriction)
• Former residence of at least five years In addition the applicant will need to:
• Be in Housing Need – i.e. living with family/renting and otherwise unable to afford a home on the open market
• Have a minimum 10% deposit – (or 5% with relevant AIP)
• Have a recent AIP from a s.106 lender (Nationwide/Halifax/Leeds/Santander/TSB/Skipton being the main ones we are aware of)
• Have viewed and offered on the property
AGENTS NOTE THREE
We are advised that the new owner will become a director of the Flora Gardens Management company upon completion of the purchase.
COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax Band A
DIRECTIONS
From Helston town centre proceed down Church Street and turn immediately right into Penrose Road and Flora Gardens will be found a short distance up on the left-hand side.
VIEWING
To view this property, or any other property we are offering for sale, simply call the number on the reverse of these details.
MOBILE AND BROADBAND
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To check the mobile phone coverage please visit -
https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING
We are required by law to ask all purchasers for verified ID prior to instructing a sale
PROOF OF FINANCE - PURCHASERS
Prior to agreeing a sale, we will require proof of financial ability to purchase which will include an agreement in principle for a mortgage and/or proof of cash funds.
DATE DETAILS PREPARED.
26th July 2025
DISCLAIMER
IMPORTANT AGENTS NOTES: Christophers Estate Agents for themselves and the vendors or lessors of this property confirm that these particulars are set out as a general guide only and do not form part of any offer or contract. Fixtures, fittings, appliances and services have not been tested by ourselves and no person in the employment of Christophers Estate Agents has any authority to give or make representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. All descriptions, dimensions, distances and orientation are approximate. They are not suitable for purposes that require precise measurement. Nothing in these particulars shall be taken as implying that any necessary building regulations, planning or other consents have been obtained. Where it is stated in the details that the property may be suitable for another use it must be assumed that this use would require planning consent. The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property which may have changed since they were taken. It should not be assumed that the property remains exactly the same. Intending purchasers should satisfy themselves by personal inspection or otherwise of the correctness of each of the statements which are given in good faith but are not to be relied upon as statements of fact. If double glazing is mentioned in these details purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the amount of double glazed units in the property. The property location picture is supplied by a third party and we would respectfully point out that although they are regularly updated the area surrounding the property or the property itself may have changed since the picture was taken.
