A Grade 2 listed double fronted house, located on the south side of Lower Bore Street. The building dates back to the 17^th century and is constructed of local stone rubble which has been rendered.  The rag slate roof had been turnerised.  The joinery to the front façade dates mostly from the later 19^th century.  It was targeted for action as it was considered to be at risk due to its vacant condition.

After a prolonged period of disuse the house was acquired by the Cornwall Buildings Preservation Trust in April 1999. Its earlier re-use had been jeopardised by an unresolved access issue with the adjoining privately owned house and a lack of attached amenity space to the rear.  These issues were resolved by means of land transfers between the CBPT and North Cornwall District Council.

The Trust appointed PDP Green as lead conservation architect (www.pdpgreen.co.uk). The building required extensive structural, roof and joinery repairs in order for it to be brought back into use as a 3-4 bedroom family house.  A new rear kitchen was constructed.

This was an exemplar Building Preservation Trust project completed following a detailed archaeological assessment. CBPT received at THI grant of £72,785.33, or 46% of total project costs. The completed project  attracted widespread local publicity.

60-66 Falmouth Road, Redruth

A row of 19th century grade II listed cottages were brought to the attention of the Trust in 1990, having been put up for sale. Enquiries were made which showed that the properties were in a very poor condition, having been subject of a Closing Order by Kerrier District Council in September 1977. The Order stated that the cottages had fallen into disrepair and were condemned as unfit for habitation. This Order was revoked in March 1992 following the renovation.

The Trust established a joint venture with local building firm Percy Williams & Son of Redruth, who were willing to work in partnership with the Trust to acquire and restore the properties. Funds were pooled to purchase the cottages, with the Trust putting in £30,000 of the £45,000 cost. A scheme was developed for the builders to restore these one up one down cottages, while retaining as much of the original character and features as possible. Listed building consent was granted in February 1991.

The finished renovated cottages comprised a living room, kitchenette, master bedroom and en suite shower room, and were marketed at single occupiers or young couples  first time buyers. Each property sold for around £27,000 and the Trust and builders divided the profit proportionate to the overall investment each had made.

The Trust was given an award by the Cornish Buildings Group in 1991 for the faithful repair and restoration and a plaque on the cottages commemorates this achievement.