# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (EX8 2QA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 34 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, DEVON EX8 2QA | | Price | £785,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | G | | Floor area | 163 m² | | Last sold | £670,000 Feb 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £1,109/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £4,500 ### Recommendations - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0350-3079-4320-2794-2401) ## Description **A beautifully presented detached reverse-level house of approximately 2000 sq ft, tucked away in the highly sought-after "Avenues" area of Exmouth.  This impressive home combines modern comforts with generous living space, making it ideal for both entertaining and family life.** ** Modern fitted kitchen with built-in Neff appliances  Spacious open-plan sitting/dining/kitchen area with far-reaching views Cloakroom Three double bedrooms Family bathroom with separate bath and double shower cubicle Underfloor heating and double glazing throughout Large garage with utility area Driveway parking for 3-4 cars Attractive rear garden with useful office/studio** DESCRIPTION   A superbly presented modern detached home with three double bedrooms**,** ideally situated in the highly desirable Avenues area of Exmouth. The property offers light and airy accommodation throughout, featuring a modern fitted kitchen, bathroom and cloakroom. To the front, there is a courtyard garden, off-road parking for 3 - 4 cars and a large garage incorporating a utility area. The generous rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and includes a detached purpose-built office/studio and a paved patio area complete with hot tub. **LOCATION   **Exmouth is a thriving coastal town, surrounded by stunning Devon countryside and just twelve miles by road or rail from the Cathedral City of Exeter, with its intercity railway station, international airport, and easy access to the M5 motorway.The town is renowned for its three miles of golden sandy beach, perfect for a variety of water-based activities including sailing, boating, and water skiing. Exmouth also offers an excellent range of facilities, from national retailers such as M & S Foodhall, to a variety of independent shops, restaurants, schools, a modern sports centre, swimming pool, and many other amenities. For day-to-day needs, the local shops at Littleham Cross are just a short distance from the property, providing a good selection of services including a convenience store, bakery, and post office.       **     ****The accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):-** **GROUND FLOOR** Herringbone solid wood flooring throughout the ground floor.  Entrance door leading to the open plan living space with opaque double glazed side panels. Stairs leading down to the lower ground floor.  **DINING AREA   23' 9" (7.24m) x 14' 3" (4.34m)** Opaque leaded double glazed window to front. Vaulted ceiling. Underfloor heating. This opens through to:- **OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM & SITTING ROOM   37' (11.28m) x 14' 3" (4.34m)** Three double glazed leaded windows to the side and double glazed leaded window to the front. The side windows have lovely open views across the Avenues and the hills beyond. Double glazed double doors leading out onto the front courtyard. Downlighters. Underfloor heating throughout.  **KITCHEN ** The kitchen area has a modern fitted kitchen comprising grey worktop surfaces with inset stainless steel sink and drainer with Quooker hot water tap, cupboards and drawers under with integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer. Built-in double Neff ovens. Matching wall mounted cupboards. Central island unit with matching worktop and Neff five ring induction hob. Further storage under the central island unit. Space for stools. **INNER HALLWAY****  ** Doors leading off to:- **CLOAKROOM   6'** **2" (1.88m) x 4' 2" (1.27m)   ** Modern white suite with low level WC. Wash hand basin with tiled splashback, mixer tap and cupboard under. Opaque double glazed window to the front. Downlighters. Extractor fan. Wood effect flooring.  **GARAGE/UTILITY ROOM****  ** **21' 9" (6.63m) x 20' 1" (6.12m)** Large garage with single up and over door. Wall mounted gas fired combi boiler. Worktop surface with inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. Cupboard under. Matching wall mounted cupboards. Central heating manifolds. Power and light.  **LOWER GROUND FLOOR** There is courtesy lighting leading down the stairs to the landing space with doors leading off to:- **BEDROOM 1   16' 10" (5.13m) x 12' 2" (3.71m)** Double glazed leaded window to the rear and to the side. Underfloor heating. **BEDROOM 2   16' 10" (5.13m) x 12' 2" (3.71m)** Double glazed leaded window to the rear. Underfloor heating. **BEDROOM 3   13' (3.96m) x 12' (3.66m)** Two double glazed leaded windows to the rear. Underfloor heating. **BATHROOM   14' (4.27m) x 7' 5" (2.26m)** Large bathroom comprising double ended bath with central mixer tap in tiled surround. Enclosed flush low level WC. Wall hung wash hand basin with waterfall mixer tap in tiled splashback. Large walk-in shower cubicle with rainhead unit above. Extractor fan. Downlighters. Recessed storage. Understairs cupboard. Tiled floor. Chrome runged radiator. **OUTSIDE** The property is approached via a shared driveway which in turn leads onto a private driveway providing **OFF ROAD PARKING FOR 2 - 3** **CARS.  **From here there is access to the paved **FRONT COURTYARD **and to the **GARAGE**. There are steps down the side of the house which lead onto a good sized predominantly level lawned garden with a large paved patio with**.  **Adjacent to this is a purpose built **OFFICE/STUDIO** with double glazed sliding patio doors, power and light. The gardens are wall and fence enclosed with a shrub border providing an array of colour running along the rear boundary.  **COUNCIL TAX BAND G ** **DIRECTIONS**** **  From Exmouth town centre proceed up Rolle Street and take the first exit at the roundabout onto Salterton Road. Carry straight on at the traffic lights, past The Cranford Sports Club. Take the fourth right hand turn into Stevenstone Road. At the end of the road turn left and the property can be found a short distance along on the right hand side. Please note the property cannot be seen from the road, it is tucked away on the left hand side of the drive.  **what3words**///fear.linked.locker ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179088) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179089) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179090) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179091) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179092) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179093) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179095) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179096) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179099) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179101) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179104) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179106) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179108) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179110) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179112) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179114) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179117) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179118) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179120) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166974035/179123) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/166974035/179125) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/166974035/179126) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 34 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £670,000 | 16/02/2024 | Detached | | 34 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £500,000 | 19/08/2005 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 COLVIN CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HN | £660,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached | | 13 ORCOMBE GARDENS, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HL | £800,000 | 27/03/2025 | Detached | | 20 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HU | £670,000 | 21/03/2025 | Detached | | 25 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2PZ | £710,750 | 13/03/2025 | Detached | | 77 DOUGLAS AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HG | £715,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached | | 12 BUCKINGHAM CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2JB | £435,500 | 19/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 29 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £935,000 | 21/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 6 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £450,000 | 31/07/2023 | Flat | | 4 BARNFIELD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QE | £660,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached | | 17 STEVENSTONE ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2EP | £510,000 | 04/05/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 31 FLAT 1 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £450,000 | 24/03/2023 | Flat | | 35 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QD | £995,600 | 29/11/2022 | Detached | | 1 BUCKINGHAM CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2JB | £640,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | 15 ELVIS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QB | £665,000 | 24/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 9 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £60,000 | 11/11/2022 | Other | | 7 WRAGG DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2FW | £510,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | 9 WRAGG DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2FW | £505,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 10 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £440,000 | 20/09/2022 | Flat | | 14 EMMASFIELD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2LS | £425,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 11 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £500,000 | 01/08/2022 | Flat | | 12 ELVIS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QB | £1,120,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached | | 83 DOUGLAS AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HG | £605,000 | 27/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 8 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £510,000 | 10/06/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 1 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £520,000 | 10/06/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 7 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £532,500 | 26/05/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 4 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £515,000 | 11/05/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 12 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £430,000 | 29/04/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 3 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £540,000 | 05/04/2022 | Flat | | 24 HAMILTON ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2LT | £625,000 | 05/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 2 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £525,000 | 30/03/2022 | Flat | | 11 EMMASFIELD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2LS | £458,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached | | 106 DOUGLAS AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HG | £595,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached | | 46A CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QD | £731,000 | 05/01/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 38 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £833,000 | 23/11/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £517,179 (14 sales) **Area average:** £651,793 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £501,549 (35 Detached, EX8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +56.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Devon). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £873/mo - **Realistic:** £970/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,067/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Taunton & West Somerset (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £848/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.12% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,000 *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:** £4,816/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -9.6% - **10y growth:** 35.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Devon; Detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 16.7% - **10y growth (index):** 40.6% ## 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)