neighbouring areas
| Bodmin | Helston | Padstow | St. Columb |
| Bude | Launceston | Penzance | St. Ives |
| Camborne | Liskeard | St. Austell | Wadebridge |
| Falmouth | Looe | St. Agnes | |
| Fowey | Newquay | St Austell |
The elegant city of Truro is Cornwall’s centre of administration (the only city in Cornwall) with an estimated population of 19,000. Truro’s most striking feature is its Cathedral, with its green spire and gothic appearance. The city’s heritage is as a market town and port; nowadays the port is mostly used for pleasure cruises along the tributaries of the River Fal. Whether you are searching for a riverside property for sale in Truro, or your preference is to live in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city centre, you will find a property to suit you. The estate agents in Truro have a selection of properties for sale, including terraced cottages, modern family houses, apartments in purpose built blocks and modern detached bungalows.
Amenities for properties in Truro
Changes have re-shaped parts of central Truro in recent years and the city now has a range of newer industries, modern schools and one of the best shopping centres in the West. In addition to the shopping centre, there are two covered markets, Lemon Quay, the Creation Centre, and an arcade of specialist shops. Families considering Truro property will discover the city is a great place to bring up children, with its friendly atmosphere, three schools and one of the newest and most innovative colleges in the country – Truro College, consistently ranked amongst the UK’s top 10 colleges. Culturally, Truro is home to ‘Hall for Cornwall’, which is Cornwall’s largest indoor performance space, where the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Moscow Ballet, the Beijing Opera, Coldplay and Van Morrison have all performed. Truro City Council provides its residents with a number of sports facilities: eight tennis courts, two football pitches, a grass cricket wicket, as well as a number of parks and gardens.
Transport for Truro
By road, Truro is accessible via the A30 from Exeter or the A38 from Plymouth, which joins the A30 at Bodmin. By rail, regular services operate to Truro from all major UK cities. The Inter-City service from London Paddington to Truro normally takes just over four hours.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Truro, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas and search for property for sale in Newquay, St Austell and St. Ives.