# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TQ13 7AR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 20 EASTERN ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, ASHBURTON, DEVON TQ13 7AR | | Price | £735,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £720,000 May 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 08/08/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,829/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £5,900 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - G (£350 - £450) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8634-8728-4400-0931-0206) ## Description **THE** **PROPERTY** **** This stunning 4 bed detached house, located in the highly sought-after Dartmoor town of Ashburton, has been meticulously renovated, upgraded, and thoughtfully enlarged to create a truly exceptional home. The house effortlessly blends modern luxury with traditional charm, featuring a stylish extension that maximizes natural light and enhances the spaciousness of the interior. This property promises a unique, modern living experience.   **LOCATION** **** The stannary town of Ashburton offers a wide range of shops and facilities, including both a Primary School and Community College, and is located within the boundary of the Dartmoor National Park offering wide open spaces for scenic walks and riding. Ashburton also benefits from excellent transport links being approximately 7 miles from Totnes and Newton Abbot with their direct rail links to London Paddington and Plymouth. The town also lies just off the A38 Devon Expressway giving easy access to Plymouth and Exeter and the M5 beyond.   **GROUND** **FLOOR** **/** **CELLAR** **** At the heart of this exquisite home lies a stunning, contemporary living space with a kitchen that combines functionality with modern design. Featuring sleek, cabinetry and premium stainless steel appliances, this space is both practical and visually striking. The centrepiece of the kitchen is a large central island, topped with a pristine white counter-top, offering ample space for meal preparation, casual dining, or social gatherings. Overhead, stylish pendant lighting and strategically placed skylights flood the room with natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Flowing seamlessly from the kitchen, the inviting open-plan living area exudes style, making it the perfect space for relaxation and social gatherings. The room is beautifully illuminated by natural light through the bi-fold glass doors, which open directly onto the garden and patio, blending indoor and outdoor living. A wood-burning stove serves as a great focal point, offering warmth and ambiance during cooler months. The clean lines and minimalist décor, complemented by the elegant tiled flooring, contribute to the contemporary feel of the space, while soft, comfortable furnishings invite you to unwind. This versatile living area is designed for both casual lounging and sophisticated entertaining, truly embodying the home's blend of comfort and modern elegance.  **FIRST** **FLOOR** **** The main bedroom is located on the first floor and boasts seamless wood laminate flooring, adding both warmth and elegance to the space. A large rear-facing window offers garden views while allowing natural light to fill the room, creating a bright and airy ambiance. The built-in gloss-fronted wardrobes provide ample storage and enhance the room's modern, minimalist design. Additionally, the bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and a well-appointed en-suite featuring a shower, bath, wall-hung WC, and a washbasin set into a stylish vanity unit.  **SECOND** **FLOOR** **** The second floor accommodates three additional generously-sized bedrooms, two with views over the rear elevation and one overlooking the front. All rooms are finished with wood-effect laminate flooring, ensuring a cohesive and elegant flow throughout the space. The family bathroom is thoughtfully designed, featuring a fully tiled interior and a range of modern amenities. It includes a wall-hung WC, a sink inset into a vanity unit with drawers for added storage, a quadrant shower, and a panelled bath, providing both functionality and style.  **OUTSIDE** **** The gardens, are private and beautifully kept offering many areas for sitting out as well as mature planted boarders, patio seating areas and a large workshop/store. To the front and accessed between timber gates, leads to the gravelled parking and turning area. There is a paved pathway access around the house as well as electric point and cold water taps.  **KEY** **FACTS** **FOR** **BUYERS** **** TENURE - Freehold COUNCIL TAX BAND - E EPC - D SERVICES The property has all mains services connected. PARKING There is a gravelled parking area to the front of the property offering plenty of private parking. BROADBAND Ultrafast Broadband is available but for more information please click on the following link -Open Reach Broadband MOBILE COVERAGE Check the mobile coverage at the property here - Mobile Phone Checker  **VIEWINGS** **** Strictly by appointment with the award winning estate agents, Sawdye & Harris, at Dartmoor Office - Email - If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you with regard to this property then we advise you to contact us to check this and the availability and make an appointment to view before travelling any distance.  **PLEASE** **NOTE** **** For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property. Prior to a sale being agreed and solicitors instructed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents to comply with Money Laundering regulations. We may refer buyers and sellers through our conveyancing panel. It is your decision whether you choose to use this service. Should you decide to use any of these services that we may receive an average referral fee of £100 for recommending you to them. As we provide a regular supply of work, you benefit from a competitive price on a no purchase, no fee basis. (excluding disbursements). We also refer buyers and sellers to our mortgage broker. It is your decision whether you choose to use their services. Should you decide to use any of their services you should be aware that we would receive an average referral fee of up £250 from them for recommending you to them. You are not under any obligation to use the services of any of the recommended providers, though should you accept our recommendation the provider is expected to pay us the corresponding Referral Fee.  ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151484654/1229534) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151484654/1229535) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151484654/1229536) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151484654/1229537) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151484654/1229538) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151484654/1229539) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151484654/1229540) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151484654/1229541) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151484654/1229542) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151484654/1229543) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151484654/1229544) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151484654/1229545) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151484654/1229546) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151484654/1229547) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151484654/1229548) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/151484654/1229549) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/151484654/1229550) - EPC Front Page ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #4570078 - **Address:** 20 Eastern Road, Ashburton, TQ13 7AR - **Certificate Issued:** 26/03/2007 - **Work Completed:** 28/09/2006 - **Items:** 9 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 20 EASTERN ROAD, ASHBURTON, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ13 7AR | £720,000 | 23/05/2025 | Detached | | 20 EASTERN ROAD, ASHBURTON, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ13 7AR | £275,000 | 05/04/2019 | Detached | | 20 EASTERN ROAD, ASHBURTON, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ13 7AR | £250,000 | 04/09/2006 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 43 EMMETTS PARK, ASHBURTON, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ13 7DB | £410,000 | 06/04/2023 | Detached | | 54 MINERS CLOSE, ASHBURTON, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ13 7FE | £385,000 | 22/08/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £397,500 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £617,890 (41 Detached, TQ13, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +19% ## 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 South Devon (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.13% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £95,100 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,565/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 29.7% - **10y growth:** 87.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Teignbridge; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -3.5% - **5y growth (index):** 12.7% - **10y growth (index):** 34.4% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)