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9 SALT QUAY MOORINGS

KINGSBRIDGE, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON TQ7 1LN

2 beds Listed 30 Jun 2007 (-6960d)

£245,000

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Property details

Last sold

£195,000 May 2006

Local average

£245,500 (-0.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,914 of 33,755)

Street crime

28 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Sitting Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Balcony

Description

A very well presented first floor retirement apartment with views over the Kingsbridge estuary and close to the towns amenities.
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Totnes: 12 miles A38 Devon Expressway: 10 miles Salcombe: 6 miles (All distances approximate)
SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
Kingsbridge provides a good range of shops, a supermarket, health centre, leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, library, schools and churches. Close by there are moorings, quays and slipways at the head of the Kingsbridge/Salcombe Estuary. The area has an abundance of sandy beaches and scenic cliff top walks with the popular water sports and sailing towns of Dartmouth and Salcombe within easy reach.

Salt Quay Moorings is a block of 24 apartments, built to a good quality specification with a lift to all upper floors and designed specifically for retired people. The apartments are located in an ideal situation, a level walk from the town centre and with wonderful, ever changing views across the Kingsbridge/Salcombe Estuary. There is a part time manager and a 24 hour call system installed within the flats as well as a communal lounge for the benefit of the residents.

No 9 is well positioned at the front of the development and has attractive and well designed accommodation with night storage heating and double glazed windows.
ACCOMMODATION


Glazed timber door with cat flap opening into: -
ENTRANCE HALL
Ceiling coving. Mains smoke alarm. Mains fusebox. One electric panel heater. Telephone intercom for front door. Coat hooks. Built in airing cupboard with electric hot water heater and slatted shelving. Door opening to the: -
SITTING ROOM
A well presented room having west facing patio doors with vertical fitted blinds opening out on to the covered balcony. Ceiling coving. TV aerial socket. Night storage heater. Well proportioned room. The balcony has glass panels and timber hand rail with delightful views looking out across The Quay, to one side looking up to Kingsbridge and across to Tackett's Wood with fields beyond and finally down to Salcombe direction which is framed beautifully by and open arch. The balcony also has tiled flooring and outside light.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
Beautifully presented with a range of floor based units, drawers and wall units. 1 1/2 bowl ceramic sink drainer with mixer taps, roll edge work surface and tiled splash back. Integrated Neff electric double oven. Electrolux hob with extractor hood and light above. Integrated microwave oven. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for upright fridge/freezer. uPVC double glazed window to front westerly aspect having delightful views looking out to the Quay and across to Tackett's Wood. Ceiling coving. Set of ceiling halogen spotlight. Electric Dimplex wall mounted heater. Built in broom cupboard with shelf. A beautifully presented room.
BEDROOM 1
This is a double bedroom having uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect with fitted vertical blinds and fitted wardrobes to one wall providing superb storage space having hanging rails and storage shelving. One Dimplex night storage heater. Telephone point.
BEDROOM 2
Currently used as dining room. uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect with fitted Venetian blind and again built in wardrobes to one wall with haning rails and storage shelving. Ceiling coving. One Dimplex night storage heater.
SHOWER ROOM
This room is fully tiled and has a corner shower cubicle fitted with a Mira Sport electric shower. Wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer taps set on a tiled shelf with wall mounted mirror, fluorescent striplight and shaver point above. WC. Fitted storage cupboard with shelving. Electric extractor fan. Ceiling coving. One Dimplex electric wall mounted heater. Heated towel rail.
NOTE
There are emergency pull cords in all rooms.
OUTSIDE
There is provision for off street parking with under cover spaces for about 10 cars and an additional 3 bay car park with access from the side. Individual parking spaces are occupied on an informal basis. There is a dustbin area to the rear of the flats.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage.
POST CODE
TQ7 1LN
TENURE
The property is leasehold for a period of 125 years from 1987. The maintenance charge for 2007 is £110 pcm.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NE. Tel: 01803 861234.
COUNCIL TAX
Currently Band "D". The amount payable for the year April 2007/March 2008 is £1,381.67.
VIEWING
Very strictly by appointment only through Marchand Petit (Kingsbridge office). Tel: 01548 857588.
DIRECTIONS
From The Quay in the centre of Kingsbridge take the A379 Dartmouth coast road and Salt Quay Moorings will be found after about a quarter of a mile along the Embankment on the left hand side, just after the Recreation Ground.
IMPORTANT NOTICE**
1. These particulars are for guidance only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property, but do not constitute part of an offer or contract.
2. Any description or information given should not be relied on as a statement or representation of fact that the property or its services are in good condition. Neither Marchand Petit, nor any of its employees, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property.
3. The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only.
4. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any regulations or other consent has been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending purchaser.
5. Descriptions of a property are inevitably subjective, and the descriptions contained herein are used in good faith as an opinion and not by way of statement of fact. If any points of particular importance need clarifying before viewing, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Listed by

Kingsbridge

Marchand Petit

Reference: 8391612

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

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Floorplans

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Price history

135% since 1998

Event Date Price % change
Sold 26/05/2006 (20 years ago) £195,000 +134.9%
Sold 23/06/1998 (28 years ago) £83,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
SALT QUAY MOORINGS 22 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1LN £200,000 19/12/2025 Flat
RIVERSIDE FLAT 13 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1LJ £167,000 05/12/2025 Flat
CRABSHELL QUAY 3 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1JX £455,000 01/12/2025 Flat
DODBROOKE LODGE FLAT 3 DERBY ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1JJ £325,000 27/11/2025 Flat
SALT QUAY MOORINGS 6 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1LN £127,000 15/05/2025 Flat
SALT QUAY MOORINGS 21 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1LN £194,000 28/10/2024 Flat
SALT QUAY MOORINGS 1 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1LN £203,000 19/07/2024 Flat
SALT QUAY MOORINGS 11 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1LN £220,000 24/04/2024 Flat
SALT QUAY MOORINGS 23 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1LN £215,000 08/03/2024 Flat
DODBROOKE MANOR 2 THE PROMENADE, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1DG £430,000 29/11/2023 Flat
SALT QUAY MOORINGS 14 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1LN £220,000 13/10/2023 Flat
SALT QUAY MOORINGS 15 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1LN £213,000 27/09/2023 Flat
RIVERSIDE FLAT 11 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1LJ £440,000 13/06/2023 Flat
SALT QUAY MOORINGS 12A EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1LN £200,000 12/06/2023 Flat
SALT QUAY MOORINGS 4 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1LN £185,000 29/03/2023 Flat
SALT QUAY MOORINGS 23 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1LN £200,000 30/11/2022 Flat
SOUTHWATER COURT APARTMENT 3 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1LQ £385,000 08/11/2022 Flat
KINGS COURT 11 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1SP £362,500 04/11/2022 Flat
CRABSHELL HEIGHTS 11 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1FE £450,000 28/10/2022 Flat
KINGS COURT 12 EMBANKMENT ROAD, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 1SP £395,000 25/10/2022 Flat

Area average: £279,325 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -19.4%
10y growth 15.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Hams. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -3.9%
5y (index) 0.1%
10y (index) 11.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for South Hams. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £900/mo
Realistic £1,000/mo
Optimistic £1,100/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Hams.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Devon: £673/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Train station Kingsbridge Park Side 0.0 miles
Train station Kingsbridge Ria End 0.1 miles
Shop Morrisons Daily 0.2 miles
Shop TQ7 Mens Hairdresser 0.2 miles
Bus stop Kingsbridge Bus Station 0.2 miles
Bus stop West Alvington Hill 0.4 miles
Hospital Lee Mill Hospital 11.2 miles
Hospital Totnes Community Hospital 11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 8
Criminal damage and arson 5
Other theft 5
Anti-social behaviour 4
Public order 3
Possession of weapons 1
Shoplifting 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 28

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Kingsbridge Academy Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 4 May 2023
Kingsbridge Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 14 Sep 2023
West Alvington Church of England Academy Primary 0.8 miles Good — 12 May 2020
Charleton Church of England Academy Primary 1.3 miles Good — 1 Jul 2015
Salcombe Church of England Primary School Primary 2.9 miles Good — 9 Mar 2016

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
2 Bed Flat, Ashburton House, TQ7 £875/mo 2 0.38 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Saffron Park, TQ7 £875/mo 2 0.39 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £875/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.36%
Max investor price (0.8%) £109,375
Target investor price (1%) £87,500
Gross yield 4.3%
Cost-to-rent ratio 23.3×
Monthly cashflow £-202/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -3.4%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).