# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TQ14 8GD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 AMETHYST DRIVE, TEIGNMOUTH, DEVON TQ14 8GD |
| Price | £549,950 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Floor area | 158 m² |
| Last sold | £515,000 Jun 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 03/04/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £396/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0240-3804-7446-9201-8811)

## Description

NO ONWARD CHAIN. A contemporary three storey family home with open views, flexible living space, balcony, garden and integral garage, situated within a modern residential development on the edge of Teignmouth. FREEHOLD, COUNCIL TAX BAND - F, EPC - B.

Set within a well-regarded modern development is this attractively designed and spacious home arranged over three levels, offering approximately 1,793 sq ft (166.6 sq m) of versatile accommodation. The property enjoys open outlooks to the rear and an elevated position that enhances both privacy and natural light.

**Accommodation & Layout: **The design of the property lends itself perfectly to modern living, home working and family life.

**Lower Ground Floor: **The lower ground floor provides an impressive open-plan kitchen/dining room, forming the heart of the home. Generously proportioned, this space is ideal for entertaining and everyday living, with ample room for a full dining table and direct access to the outside. A separate study on this level offers an excellent home office or hobby room, complemented by a utility room and cloakroom, keeping practical elements discreetly tucked away.

**Ground Floor: **On the main living level, the property features a bright and spacious sitting room that opens onto a private balcony, perfectly positioned to take advantage of the open views and outdoor seating. Also on this floor is a flexible bedroom/study, ideal for guests or multi-generational living, along with a WC. The integral garage is directly accessible, providing secure parking and additional storage.

**First Floor: **The upper floor hosts three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with en-suite shower room. A modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, all of which benefit from good natural light and a pleasant outlook.

**Outside: **To the rear, the property enjoys a private enclosed garden, mainly laid to lawn, offering a safe and usable outdoor space for children, pets, or relaxing. The balcony above provides an elevated vantage point with open views, a notable feature that enhances the sense of space and setting. To the front, there is driveway parking leading to the garage.

**Style and Finish: **The house presents with a modern architectural style, combining brickwork, light-rendered elevations and contemporary glazing. Internally, the layout is thoughtfully planned with clean lines, modern fittings and excellent flow between rooms, making the property both practical and visually appealing.

**Location and Area: **Amethyst Drive is conveniently positioned within Teignmouth, a highly sought-after coastal town offering a blend of seaside charm and everyday convenience. The area is well served by local schools, shops and amenities, while Teignmouth seafront, beaches, and coastal walks are all easily accessible.

Teignmouth benefits from a mainline railway station with direct services to Exeter and London Paddington, making it popular with commuters and second-home buyers alike. The nearby A380 provides excellent road links to Exeter, Torbay and the wider South Devon coastline.

The surrounding area is renowned for its natural beauty, with easy access to the South West Coast Path, countryside walks, and scenic estuary views, making this an ideal location for those seeking a balance between coastal living and modern convenience.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan 1](/listings/photos/171348011/338224) - Floor Plan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/171348011/338226) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #16131937
- **Address:** 17 Amethyst Drive, TEIGNMOUTH, TQ14 8GD
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/01/2024
- **Work Completed:** 05/01/2024
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 4 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 AMETHYST DRIVE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8GD | £515,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 17 AMETHYST DRIVE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8GD | £480,995 | 08/12/2017 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 13 HIGHER HOLCOMBE DRIVE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8RF | £400,000 | 01/12/2025 | Detached |
| 24 HIGHER HOLCOMBE ROAD, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8RJ | £460,000 | 24/11/2025 | Detached |
| 20 HIGHER HOLCOMBE ROAD, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8RD | £660,000 | 29/08/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 11 AMETHYST DRIVE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8GD | £570,000 | 18/12/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 2 AMETHYST DRIVE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8GD | £345,000 | 26/04/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 5 OAK HILL CROSS ROAD, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8TN | £340,000 | 04/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 1 AMETHYST DRIVE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8GD | £336,000 | 01/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 19 CHANTRY CLOSE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8FE | £417,000 | 31/07/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 18 AMETHYST DRIVE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8GD | £440,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached |
| 34 TRIUMPH PLACE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8GL | £390,000 | 23/05/2023 | Detached |
| LITTLE FIELD OAK HILL CROSS ROAD, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8TN | £620,000 | 31/01/2023 | Detached |
| 8 BARHAM AVENUE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8GG | £355,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached |
| 26 HIGHGROVE PARK, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8FA | £590,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 8 HIGHER HOLCOMBE ROAD, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8RD | £612,500 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| 12 ABBEY CLOSE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8FB | £530,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 16 AMETHYST DRIVE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8GD | £462,000 | 12/09/2022 | Detached |
| 18 LYME BAY ROAD, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8RS | £490,000 | 12/09/2022 | Detached |
| 11 HIGHER HOLCOMBE ROAD, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8RD | £508,907 | 08/08/2022 | Detached |
| FIRMOOR NEW ROAD, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8UF | £735,000 | 19/07/2022 | Detached |
| 25 CHANTRY CLOSE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8FE | £462,500 | 30/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 4 AMETHYST DRIVE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8GD | £358,000 | 16/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 HIGHER HOLCOMBE ROAD, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8RD | £360,000 | 17/04/2022 | Detached |
| 31 CHANTRY CLOSE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8FE | £430,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached |
| 18 HIGHER HOLCOMBE ROAD, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8RD | £568,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| ROKEBY NEW ROAD, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8UF | £750,000 | 16/12/2021 | Detached |
| 9 PORTLAND AVENUE, TEIGNMOUTH, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ14 8RR | £420,000 | 25/10/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £418,500 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £504,945 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £525,492 (24 Detached, TQ14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +4.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Teignbridge). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £856/mo
- **Realistic:** £951/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,046/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid & East Devon (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed End Terrace, Grenville Avenue, TQ14 | £1,800/mo | 4 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Terraced House, Grove Crescent, TQ14 | £1,295/mo | 4 | 0.85 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,548/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £193,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £154,800

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,548/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 29.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-798/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,481/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 12.4%
- **10y growth:** 57.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Teignbridge; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 39.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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