# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (EX8 5PH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 29 ROWLSTONE CLOSE, EXMOUTH, DEVON EX8 5PH |
| Price | £330,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £328,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 28/10/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £646/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/2170-2510-5040-8093-1425)

## Description

Offered for sale in immaculate condition throughout and having a larger than average and private rear garden is this 3 bedroom semi detached house with local shops, doctors surgery and pharmacy close by.  This gas centrally heated (from combi boiler) and uPVC double glazed property comprises, on the ground floor, of living room with log burner and modern fitted, dual aspect kitchen / dining room.  On the first floor are the 3 bedrooms (all having fitted storage), and modern fitted bathroom. There is a detached garage and driveway parking. An appointment to view is strongly advised.

**Accommodation**

**Ground Floor**

Step up to composite front entrance door, beneath storm canopy, leading to:

**Entrance Hall**

Obscure uPVC double glazed window to side. Radiator. Staircase rising to first floor. Smoke alarm. Wooden flooring. Door leading to:

**Living Room - 13'2" (4.01m) x 12'4" (3.76m)**

uPVC double glazed window to front. Useful under stairs storage cupboard. Focal point of fitted log burner on a glass hearth. Wooden flooring. Double doors leading to:

**Kitchen / Dining Room - 15'8" (4.78m) x 10'10" (3.3m)**

Dual aspect having uPVC double glazed window to side and uPVC double glazed French doors leading to rear garden. Good range of modern fitted cupboard and drawer storage unit with wooden work surfaces and matching up stands. Belfast sink with mixer tap and ceramic draining board. Built - in 4 ring gas hob with double electric oven and grill below with filter hood above. Integrated fridge, freezer and wine cooler. Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Radiator. Wooden flooring. Inset ceiling lights. Cupboard housing, the gas fired Combi boiler that supplies the central heating and domestic hot water.

**First Floor**

**Landing**

uPVC double glazed window to side. Access to loft space, via trap door with ladder. Smoke alarm. Wall mounted central heating thermostat. Doors leading to:

**Bedroom 1 - 13'5" (4.09m) x 8'10" (2.69m)**

uPVC double glazed window to front. Fitted triple wardrobe and drawer storage unit. Radiator. Laminate flooring.

**Bedroom 2 - 9'10" (3m) x 9'2" (2.79m)**

uPVC double glazed window to rear. Built - in wardrobe. Radiator.

**Bedroom 3 - 9'11" (3.02m) Into Recess x 6'5" (1.96m)**

uPVC double glazed window to side. Useful bulkhead storage cupboard. Radiator.

**Bathroom**

Obscure uPVC double glazed window to rear. Modern fitted white suite of panelled bath with thermostatically controlled shower unit over and tiling to ceiling height, concealed cistern WC and vanity wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. Wooden flooring. Inset ceiling lights.

**Externally**

The property enjoys larger than average and level, corner plot gardens. The level Front Garden is laid mainly to lawn, with a shrub bed border and a brick paved pathway to the side leading to the front entrance door. Outside meter boxes. A driveway provides off road parking and lead to:

**Detached Garage - 17'6" (5.33m) x 8'3" (2.51m)**

Up and over door to front. uPVC double glazed external door to rear leading to rear garden. Power and light connected.

**Rear Garden**

The property enjoys a larger than average, private and enclosed, corner plot rear garden which has a decking area immediately adjacent the property, with a brick paved patio area to the side, both being ideal for outdoor dining and sitting during the fine weather. Steps then lead up to remainder of the garden which is laid to lawn, with a shrub bed border that provides year round interest and colour. Logl store. Outside water tap. Timber panelled fenced boundaries. Timber garden shed. Front pedestrian access to side property via timber garden gate.

**Tenure**

The property is FREEHOLD

**Services**

All mains services are connected. The property is on a water meter. Council Tax Band C

**Mortgage Assistance**

We are pleased to recommend Meredith Morgan Taylor, who would be pleased to help no matter which estate agent you finally buy through. For a free initial chat please contact us on   to arrange an appointment 

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage 

Meredith Morgan Taylor Ltd is an appointed representative of The Openwork Partnership, a trading style of Openwork Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

**Agents Note**

These are draft particulars and are awaiting vendors verification

**Directions**

From our prominent Town Centre office, proceed into Exeter Road and take a right hand turning into Hulham Road signposted Ottery St Mary.  Proceed over the roundabout and take the next turning right into Marley Road.  Continue into Jubilee Drive and turn left into Rowlstone Close, where the property will be found immediately on the right hand side, clearly identified by our For Sale board.

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**Notice**

Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/153745301/1340616) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/153745301/1340617) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 29 ROWLSTONE CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5PH | £328,000 | 07/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 29 ROWLSTONE CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5PH | £275,000 | 16/11/2020 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 54 MAPLE DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5NR | £290,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 30 MAPLE DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5NR | £297,500 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 29 PINES ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5NH | £295,000 | 18/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 109 BYRON WAY, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5SE | £305,000 | 24/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 38 MAPLE DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5NR | £382,500 | 23/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 22 PINES ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5NH | £315,000 | 15/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 94 VANSITTART DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5PD | £310,000 | 19/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 89 BYRON WAY, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5SE | £262,500 | 24/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 MARCOM CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5PW | £329,950 | 28/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 34 SPIDERS LANE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4PN | £380,000 | 27/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 29 LIME GROVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5NW | £350,000 | 29/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 BRADFORD CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5PF | £290,000 | 08/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 BYRON WAY, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5SE | £298,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 LIME GROVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5NP | £308,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 WORDSWORTH CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5SQ | £313,000 | 19/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 CEDAR CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5NT | £320,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 107 BYRON WAY, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5SE | £299,950 | 07/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 PINES ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5NH | £317,500 | 03/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 PALM CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5NZ | £308,000 | 01/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 VANSITTART DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5PD | £305,000 | 03/03/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £313,845 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £323,547 (38 Semi-detached, EX8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £876/mo
- **Realistic:** £973/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,070/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:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,300

*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:** £4,459/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 5%
- **10y growth:** 59.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East Devon; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 19%
- **10y growth (index):** 45.1%

## Flood risk

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

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