Fonson Cottage, PL15 8UW

Fonson Cottage is a 113 m² / 1,216 sq ft detached home in Launceston. It sold for £562,500 in November 2022. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £518k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £226k to £374k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Nov 2022 £562,500 10.1% 6.5%
Sep 2016 £309,000 0.4% -1.7%
Jun 2004 £292,500 56.4% 54.1%
Nov 2001 £90,950 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for Fonson Cottage.

Floorplan Fonson Cottage
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Internal area
113 square metres (1,216 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £4,977 per square metre (£462 per square foot) in Nov 2022. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,582 per square metre (£426 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Nov 2022 £562,500 £4,978 £517,754 £4,582
Sep 2016 £309,000 £2,735 £423,371 £3,747
Jun 2004 £292,500 £2,588 £521,332 £4,614
Nov 2001 £90,950 £805 £264,580 £2,341

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 113 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £517,754. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Launceston are now selling for between £2,000 and £3,310 per square metre (£185 and £307 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 113 m², this implies a valuation between £226,000 and £374,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Council tax band
D
Plot size
792 square metres (8,525 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for Fonson Cottage . Advertised on multiple portals. It was reduced on 02/05/2025. It last appeared Jun 2025.
Photos:

There are 14 archived estate agent listing photos for Fonson Cottage .

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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
September 2024 PA24/05294
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
Fonson Cottage Canworthy Water Launceston Cornwall
Description:
Outline Planning Permission with all matters reserved for the erection of a dwelling.
Planning ref:
September 2024 PA24/05301
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
Fonson Cottage Canworthy Water Launceston Cornwall
Description:
Formation of a vehicular access, together with formation of parking and turning area to serve Fonston Cottage
Planning ref:
July 2023 PA23/03977
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
Land North East Of Fonson Cottage Canworthy Water Launceston Cornwall
Description:
Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of a dwelling
Planning ref:
May 2021 PA21/00875/PREAPP
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application withdrawn before a decision was taken
Address:
Fonson Cottage Canworthy Water Launceston Cornwal
Description:
Pre application advice for low 1.5 storey 3 bedroom detached energy efficient home
EPC Inspections
Summary:
09 October 2024 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
113 sqm (1,216 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cob, as built. Roof: Pitched, insulated. Heating: Boiler and radiators, oil.
Frequently asked questions

Fonson Cottage is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £517,754.
  • Based on an internal area of 113 m² and recent prices in Launceston, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £226,000 to £374,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, Fonson Cottage last sold for £562,500 in November 2022.

HouseMetric shows Fonson Cottage as 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 09 October 2024. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, Fonson Cottage was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

Fonson Cottage is in postcode PL15 8UW, in Launceston. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for PL15 8UW or analysis of the Launceston property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.