What type of property is Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW?

Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW sell for?

Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW last sold for £136,000 in October 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £35,000 in May 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 2001 and October 2025, Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW rose from £35,000 to £136,000, a change of £101,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW?

The current EPC rating for Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW?

Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL13 2EW. Source: EPC Register.

How is Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW heated?

The latest EPC at Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW records to be used only when there is no heating/hot as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW had any planning applications?

Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW has 6 planning records on file (2 approved, 4 refused), most recent in November 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW located?

Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW sits in Looe. It falls within the PL13 postcode district.

Is Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW in a safe area?

Police records around Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW?

The closest primary school to Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW is Looe Primary Academy (961m). The closest secondary is Looe Community Academy (1.4km).

What transport links are near Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW?

The closest bus stop to Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, PL13 2EW is Fire Station, 90m away. The nearest rail option is Looe Rail Station, 690m away.

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Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, Looe, PL13 2EW

3 sales on record6 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Talisman Cottage

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Talisman Cottage is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Looe (PL13 2EW). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on to be used only when there is no heating/hot. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £136,000. 6 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 4 refused. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £160,000 is 17.6% above the 2025 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Sept 2019

EPC improved fromE46toD56

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

AverageVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Talisman Cottage, Princes Square, Looe, PL13 2EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Talisman Cottage sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

Nov 2011
Full
In report
Rebuilding of defective external walls and replacement of defective flat roof with pitched roof and rear dormer.
Agent
Urban And Rural Planning Associates Ltd
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
PA11/07991
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Apr 2011
RenovationFull
In report
Rebuilding of defective external walls and replacing defective flat roof with a pitched and part flat roof.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
PA11/01517
View planning record

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Talisman Cottage has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£136,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

7 October 2025Most recent
£136,000
+25.9%over 5 years
10 October 2019
£108,000
+208.6%over 18 years
31 May 2001
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL13 2EW: £219,950 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in PL13 2EW

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On the street

Versus other Princes Square homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Talisman Cottage is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,615

Street avg £3,430

Below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Looe Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL13 2EW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL13 2EW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 32 points of interest in total.

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