# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TQ12 1HP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | NEW HOUSE, COURTENAY ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON TQ12 1HP | | Price | £375,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 127 m² | | Last sold | £355,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 06/03/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £897/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,725 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0239-3047-7207-1205-6204) ## Description Situated on Wolborough Hill and enjoying wonderful, far-reaching views over Newton Abbot towards The Racecourse, Highweek Church and Haldon beyond we are pleased to offer for sale this individual detached home. Although in need of improvement this family home offers spacious accommodation in a very sought-after location and will appeal to a wide range of buyers. Courtenay Road is located in the highly-regarded area known as Wolborough Hill which is one of Newton Abbot's most desirable addresses within walking distance of the town centre of this popular market town. The property is also within walking distance of the mainline railway station to London Paddington, and close by there is a host of facilities including schools, supermarkets, shops, and access to the A38 linking the cities of Exeter and Plymouth. Accommodation A composite part obscure double glazed entrance door and hallway with wood flooring, stairs to first floor and cloakroom/WC with low-level WC, and corner wash basin. The lounge/diner is dual aspect with bay window to front enjoying views over Newton Abbot, the racecourse, towards Highweek Church and Haldon in the distance, living flame gas fire, French doors to garden and multi glazed doors to the kitchen/breakfast room which is extensively fitted with a range of wall and base units, work surfaces, breakfast bar, sink unit, built-in appliances, window to side and two windows to opposite side and courtesy door to garage. Upstairs on the first-floor landing there is a Velux window and large storage cupboard housing wall mounted gas boiler. There are four bedrooms and bedrooms one, two and four have an outlook to front enjoying the superb wide sweeping views over Newton Abbot towards Highweek Church, the racecourse and Haldon beyond.  Bedroom one also has a range of fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with panelled bath, low level WC, pedestal wash basin and cupboard. Bedroom four is to the rear with a Velux window. The bathroom has a suite comprising panelled bath, low level WC, wash basin and heated towel rail. Gas central heating and uPVC double glazing are installed. Parking Outside to the front there is a driveway leading to the single garage with metal up and over door and courtesy door to kitchen. Gardens The rear garden is enclosed and has timber decking. Agent’s Notes Council Tax: Currently Band E Tenure: Freehold Mains water. Mains drainage. Mains gas. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | NEW HOUSE COURTENAY ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 1HP | £355,000 | 06/02/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 26 COURTENAY ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 1HE | £585,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached | | 12 COACH PLACE, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 1ES | £650,000 | 04/10/2022 | Detached | | 4 COURTENAY GARDENS, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 1HS | £540,000 | 06/09/2022 | Detached | | 19 WINDSOR CLOSE, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 1JB | £400,995 | 05/08/2022 | Detached | | 1 LAURESTON ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 1HN | £805,000 | 21/03/2022 | Detached | | 7 COURTENAY GARDENS, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 1HS | £390,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached | | 18 COACH PLACE, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 1ES | £660,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached | | 2 WOLBOROUGH GARDENS, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 1JD | £425,000 | 17/02/2022 | Detached | | KEYBERRY VIEW COURTENAY ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 1HY | £575,000 | 21/01/2022 | Detached | | 31 - 33 POWDERHAM ROAD, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 1HB | £620,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached | | 1 POWDERHAM CLOSE, NEWTON ABBOT, TEIGNBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ12 1JA | £350,000 | 13/09/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £545,545 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £397,624 (71 Detached, TQ12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -5.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Teignbridge). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £851/mo - **Realistic:** £946/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,041/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:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £94,600 *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:** £2,953/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -5.7% - **10y growth:** 28.4% ## 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) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)