Houses for sale in Tregony
The village of Tregony is known as the 'gateway to the Roseland'. The exceptionally wide Fore Street is a relic from the days when this was a busy port with traffic to match. Tregony was once considered a town and in the 14th Century it was surrounded by busy woollen mills producing a rough serge aptly named ‘Tregony cloth’. A long time before that, it is thought that the Phoenician and Roman traders sailed here to trade tin. The river was navigable all the way to Tregony bridge, some fifteen miles from the sea, long before the ports of Truro, Penryn and Falmouth grew in importance.
King James I gave the town free borough status. Tregony was entitled to return two elected representatives to Westminster This privilege was revived by Elizabeth I and retained until it was disefranchised by the 1832 Reform Act when the borough had become one of the so called ‘Rotten Boroughs’ plagued by corruption.
These days the river is silted up in part due to run off due to deforestation and agriculture and also due to tin streaming and china clay processing upstream at St Stephen. For a while enterprising locals took advantage of this and silt dredged from the river was used to make bricks in a factory at nearby Ruan Lanihorne.
Despite its decline as a port the village retains its charm. Things worth looking out for are the unusual clock tower on Fore Street and the seventeenth century almshouses which boast an unusual wooden gallery. The site of a twelfth century Norman castle known as ‘Treg-ney’ from which the village got its name is situated on Tregony Hill.
The woods and riverside in the area between here and Ruan Lanihorne are fantastic to explore. You can expect a warm welcome at the Kings Arms in Fore Street which has a reputation for fine food in a friendly atmosphere. A pint of fine ale beside the open fire in winter or a cool drink in the walled garden in summer shouldn’t be missed.
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Tregony
Guide Price: £497,500SURPRISINGLY SPACIOUS DETACHED BUNGALOW Extended substantially at the rear and much larger than it looks from outside. Enjoying panoramic views over the surrounding countryside towards the Roseland. Four bedrooms - master with en-suite, large...
Tregony, Truro
Guide Price: £395,000DETACHED BUNGALOW WITH REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL An unusual opportunity to purchase a non-estate detached bungalow on a large plot close to the centre of the village. Potential for upgrading, extension, remodelling or even demolition and...
Mill Lane, Tregony
Guide Price: £385,000END OF TERRACE COTTAGE IN DELIGHTFUL LOCATION A four bedroom property situated in a quiet position with beautiful views over the valley below. Parking for two cars, enclosed south west facing garden and rear courtyard. Offered for sale with...
Fore Street, Tregony
Guide Price: £375,000END TERRACE PROPERTY WITH PARKING SOLD WITH NO CHAIN This three bedroom end of terrace property is situated in the heart of the popular village of Tregony. The property has been within the same ownership for many decades and is a much loved...
Fore Street, Tregony
Guide Price: £375,000MIDDLE TERRACED GEORGIAN VILLAGE HOUSE This three bedroom Grade II Listed character cottage is situated in the highly popular village of Tregony, in the heart of the community and is within a short distance of both excellent Primary and Secondary...
Tucoyse, Tregony, Truro
Guide Price: £325,000MIDDLE TERRACED BARN CONVERSION Located in a picturesque setting part way between Tregony and Mevagissey, this mid terrace barn conversion is an ideal permanent home, lock-up-and-leave holiday home or an investment holiday letting property with...
Tucoyse Farm, Tregony, Truro
Guide Price: £325,000END TERRACED BARN CONVERSION Located between Tregony and Mevagissey, Tucoyse is a beautiful rural hamlet. Lamorna is an end terrace barn conversion, currently used as a holiday let but also an ideal permanent home, investment property or bolt...
TREGONY, EDGE OF THE ROSELAND
Guide Price: £210,000VILLAGE COTTAGE FOR REFURBISHMENT A traditional double-fronted character cottage with country views. Accommodation arranged over 4 floors and with a surprising level of accommodation. Sitting room, kitchen, dining room, 4 bedrooms, bathroom and...
Roseland Peninsula
Price Guide: £125,000INDIVIDUAL BUILDING PLOT Outline Planning Consent for a detached house and garage on a level plot within the Fal valley on the edge of Tregony village. Remains of traditional stone Barn with further potential.