When did Merlin Cottage, PL15 7SJ last change hands?

Merlin Cottage, PL15 7SJ last sold for £235,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £98,000 in October 2002, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Merlin Cottage, PL15 7SJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2002 and August 2014, Merlin Cottage, PL15 7SJ rose from £98,000 to £235,000, a change of £137,000. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Where is Merlin Cottage, PL15 7SJ located?

Merlin Cottage, PL15 7SJ sits in Altarnun, Launceston, Launceston. It falls within the PL15 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Merlin Cottage, PL15 7SJ?

Police records around Merlin Cottage, PL15 7SJ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 64% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Merlin Cottage, PL15 7SJ?

The closest primary school to Merlin Cottage, PL15 7SJ is Altarnun Primary School (452m).

How well connected is Merlin Cottage, PL15 7SJ?

The closest bus stop to Merlin Cottage, PL15 7SJ is St Nun's Chuch, 100m away. In total there are 10 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Overview

About Merlin Cottage

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Merlin Cottage is a property in Altarnun, Launceston, Launceston (PL15 7SJ).

Last sold in August 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across 2002–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year.

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Merlin Cottage, Altarnun, Launceston, PL15 7SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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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.

Merlin Cottage has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Last sold (2014)

£235,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

27 August 2014Most recent
£235,000
+139.8%over 11 years
29 October 2002
£98,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL15 7SJ: £288,950 (2024–2021).

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Area

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Full Launceston report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Nun's Chuch — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Altarnun Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for PL15 7SJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 11 points of interest in total.

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