Launceston, Cornwall · PL15

St. Thomas Road, Launceston

St. Thomas Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15

£180,000 ↓ 10.0% For saleFreehold

Offers over · Originally listed at £200,000

Agent's summary

Occupying a prominent town-centre position, this impressive Grade II listed townhouse is offered for sale by the Modern Method of Auction and provides versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, combining a spacious ground-floor commercial premises with generous living accommodation above. Featuring four bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, an integral garage, workshop and a roof terrace with views towards Launceston Castle, the property presents an excellent opportunity for a live/work lifestyle or potential family home, subject to any necessary consents.

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The home, in the agent’s words

  • Prominent Grade II listed townhouse in a central location
  • Ground-floor retail premises with large display windows
  • Flexible live/work opportunity with mixed-use accommodation
  • Four bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite
  • Three reception rooms offering versatile living space
  • Open-plan kitchen/breakfast room with terrace access
  • Integral garage and adjoining workshop
  • Roof terrace enjoying views towards Launceston Castle and the surrounding townscape
  • Solar panels heating the hot water
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Occupying a highly visible and sought-after position, this impressive Grade II listed townhouse offers extensive and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. Combining character, space, and commercial potential, the property features four bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, a prominent ground-floor retail space with display frontage, an integral garage, and a delightful roof terrace enjoying views towards the historic Norman castle. The property presents an excellent opportunity for a live-work lifestyle or, subject to any necessary consents, conversion into a substantial family residence.

The ground floor can be accessed either through the attractive shop frontage or via a separate entrance from St Thomas Hill. The commercial area comprises a bright and spacious retail showroom with traditional flagstone slate flooring and large display windows providing excellent exposure to passing traffic. A second adjoining sales area, currently incorporated into the shop space, also benefits from slate flooring and a characterful wood-burning stove.

Beyond the retail accommodation lies a generously proportioned reception room featuring a fireplace and elegant arched display alcoves, creating a welcoming and versatile living space. An inner hallway provides access to a cloakroom with WC, together with an integral garage and workshop. The principal entrance hall showcases an impressive carved timber staircase, setting the tone for the character and charm found throughout the property.

The first-floor accommodation offers excellent living space, including a spacious sitting room with twin front-facing windows framing attractive views across to St Stephen's. A separate dining room provides an ideal setting for entertaining, while the open-plan kitchen and breakfast room enjoys direct access via double doors to a private roof terrace. This elevated outdoor space is perfect for relaxing or dining al fresco while taking in views towards the iconic Launceston Castle.

The upper floor comprises four bedrooms, three of which are generous doubles. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room, while the fourth bedroom is currently arranged as a study and enjoys particularly attractive castle views. Completing the accommodation is a well-appointed family bathroom.

Rich in period character and offering exceptional flexibility, this unique property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark building in a prominent town-centre location.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).
If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Any payment that will be received by the Agent or Auctioneer will be confirmed to you in writing before services are taken. Services are optional.

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61%

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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode PL15 8BX · residential premises

Getting about

10.6 miles

to Gunnislake Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
5.0 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
3.3 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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