Bucking the Trend: New Bungalows in Cornwall at Pras Park, Menheniot
Updated: 3 days ago
Bungalows are becoming an increasingly rare find across the UK. According to the latest NHBC figures, just 1,505 new bungalows were registered in 2025, compared with 38,503 detached and 39,180 semi-detached homes. That's roughly one bungalow for every 77 new homes registered, despite growing demand for accessible, low-maintenance living.
At Pearce Fine Homes, we're proud to be bucking the trend. Our latest development at Pras Park, Menheniot includes just nine exclusive bungalows, providing a style of home that remains highly sought after across Cornwall.
Why are new bungalows so hard to find?
The number of new bungalows has fallen sharply in recent years. NHBC registered 2,810 in 2022, so the 2025 figure is almost half that. A bungalow needs more land than a house with the same living space, so many developers choose to build houses instead.
Yet the demand hasn't gone away. Single-storey homes appeal to buyers looking to downsize, to anyone who wants to avoid stairs as the years go on, and to people who simply prefer everything on one level.
Nine bungalows at Pras Park, Menheniot
Pras Park offers a choice of two and three bedroom detached bungalows, priced from £360,000:
The Ash: two bedrooms, one bathroom
The Pine: two bedrooms, two bathrooms including an ensuite
The Oak: three bedrooms, two bathrooms including an ensuite
Each home combines modern, energy-efficient living with a high-quality specification throughout. Every bungalow has solar panels, an air source heat pump and underfloor heating. There's also open plan living, a fitted kitchen with Bosch appliances, and a private garden.
Outside, each home has its own garage with an EV charging point and a private driveway. Every home also comes with a 10-year ICW warranty.
Inside the Oak
The three bedroom Oak shows how much space a well-planned bungalow can offer.
At its heart is an open plan living, kitchen and dining area of 7.4m x 4.5m (24'0" x 14'0"), with doors out to the garden. The main bedroom has its own ensuite, the second bedroom is a matching double, and the third bedroom works well as a single, a guest room or a home office. There's also an integral garage of 5.9m x 2.9m (19'0" x 9'5").
Village life in Menheniot
Set within the village of Menheniot, near Liskeard, residents can enjoy the benefits of a close-knit community while staying within easy reach of nearby towns and the wider Cornish countryside.
The village has a primary school, a pub, a convenience store, a tennis club, a cricket ground and its own railway station. Saltash, Looe and Polperro are all around 12 miles away.
A rare opportunity
“We recognise the growing demand for high-quality bungalow living in Cornwall and are delighted to be delivering these new homes at Pras Park.”
— Ben, Director at Pearce Fine Homes
With only nine homes, Pras Park is a rare chance to secure a brand-new bungalow in a desirable Cornish village. Completion is estimated for spring 2027.
To find out more or reserve your plot, register your interest or call us on 01579 348055.
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