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15 KESTREL WAY

BARNSTAPLE, DEVON EX32 8QN

4 beds Listed 18 Apr 2014 (-4452d)

£290,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£290,000 Aug 2014

Local average

£368,715 (-21.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,484 of 33,755)

Street crime

41 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED DETACHED 4-BEDROOM FAMILY HOME
  • PVCU DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS
  • POPULAR RESIDENTIAL LOCATION
  • DRESSING ROOM AND ENSUITE BATHROOM TO MASTER BEDROOM
  • AMPLE PARKING AND DOUBLE GARAGE
  • EASY ACCESS TO LOCAL AMENITIES INCLUDING SCHOOLS
  • CONNECTING BUS SERVICE TO BARNSTAPLE TOWN CENTRE
  • GOOD SIZE ACCOMMODATION

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Situated within the popular and sought after residential location of Westacott, on the edge of Barnstaple, this is a well-presented, executive-style detached 4-bedroom family house benefiting from gas fired central heating, pvcu double glazed windows and doors, large double garage and ample off-road parking.

Sitting in a quiet cul de sac location the well-appointed accommodation briefly comprises: entrance porch, spacious entrance hall with useful understairs cupboard, cloakroom with 2-piece suite, dual aspect lounge with attractive fireplace with hearth and inset electric fire and double glazed patio doors leading to the delightful pvcu double glazed conservatory. An opening leads through to the truly superb re-fitted kitchen/dining room with a range of modern wall and base units with working surfaces over, inset one and a half bowl sink unit, beautiful slate tiled floor with electric under floor heating, integrated 4-ring gas hob with extractor, eye level double electric oven, integrated dishwasher, tiled splashbacks, space for fridge/freezer, wine cooler and space for a good size dining table. There is a separate utility room with space and plumbing for appliances, fitted units, wall mounted boiler and door out to the rear.

On the first floor is the master bedroom with built-in double wardrobe and dressing area and door through to ensuite shower room with 3-piece white suite comprising shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and low-level w.c. There are 2 further double bedrooms and bedroom 4, a single room, with window overlooking the rear garden. There is a family bathroom with panelled bath with shower over, tiled surround, pedestal wash basin and low level w.c.

Outside, the property is approached via the long double width driveway providing ample off road parking leading to the double garage with two up and over doors, one being electric, and has light and power connected and personal door at the rear. The gardens are well proportioned and are mainly laid to lawn with flower bed borders, patio area ideal for outdoor dining and a play area which is perfect for children.

Situated in the popular Westacott area of Barnstaple, on the outskirts of the town, the property is within easy walking distance of schools, shops, pubs and out of town superstores. Barnstaple town centre is within easy driving distance and offers an excellent range of national high street shops, banks and leisure facilities. The Devon Link Road (A361) is also convenient and offers a fast route to the M5 and there is a mainline railway station on the periphery of the town.


From Barnstaple continue out of town along Eastern Avenue and at the roundabout by Tescos turn left into Whiddon Drive. Follow this road into Westacott and take the last turning on the right into Kestrel Way and No 15 will be found on the right hand side with number plate displayed.

Listed by

Barnstaple

Webbers Property Services

Reference: 30071343

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12854203

Property Details

Street: 15 Kestrel Way

Town: BARNSTAPLE

Postcode: EX32 8QN

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 26/03/2018

Work Completed: 05/02/2018

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 18/08/2014 (11 years ago) £290,000

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
14 CLOVER WAY, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8RD £297,500 08/12/2025 Detached
Same street 11 KESTREL WAY, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8QN £395,000 27/09/2024 Detached
21 FOXGLOVE CLOSE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8RE £320,000 24/11/2023 Detached
7 HERON COURT, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8QR £330,000 24/11/2023 Detached
80 WOODLAND CLOSE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 0EG £222,500 27/10/2023 Detached
Same street 5 KESTREL WAY, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8QN £465,000 12/05/2023 Detached
17 KINGFISHER DRIVE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8QW £365,000 24/11/2022 Detached
9 SWALLOW CLOSE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8QP £395,000 27/10/2022 Detached
12 PRIMROSE AVENUE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8RG £335,000 14/10/2022 Detached
TRENANCE 1 WESTACOTT, GOODLEIGH, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 7NF £260,000 07/10/2022 Detached
74 WOODLAND CLOSE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 0EG £321,000 16/09/2022 Detached
Same street 9 KESTREL WAY, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8QN £407,200 08/08/2022 Detached
84 WOODLAND CLOSE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 0EG £350,000 29/07/2022 Detached
84 WOODLAND CLOSE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 0EG £220,000 25/03/2022 Detached
16 SWALLOW CLOSE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8QP £355,000 09/03/2022 Detached
51 WOODLAND CLOSE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 0EG £320,000 04/02/2022 Detached
6 LARKSPUR GARDENS, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8RA £325,000 21/01/2022 Detached
1 KINGFISHER DRIVE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8QW £305,000 20/01/2022 Detached
3 HERON COURT, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8QR £395,000 14/01/2022 Detached
63 WOODLAND CLOSE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 0EG £290,000 30/09/2021 Detached
75 WOODLAND CLOSE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 0EG £285,000 28/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £422,400 (3 sales)

Area average: £316,167 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 3.1%
10y growth 20.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Devon. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -3.2%
5y (index) 13.9%
10y (index) 31.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North Devon. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £761/mo
Realistic £845/mo
Optimistic £930/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Devon.

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.0 miles
Bus stop Castle Park 0.4 miles
Shop Best-one 0.4 miles
Shop Pigtails 0.4 miles
Hospital North Devon District Hospital 1.5 miles
Train station Barnstaple 1.8 miles
Train station Chapelton 4.4 miles
Hospital South Molton Hospital 9.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 24
Shoplifting 5
Anti-social behaviour 3
Criminal damage and arson 2
Drugs 2
Other crime 2
Burglary 1
Other theft 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 41

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Orchard Vale Community School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 25 Jun 2023
On Track Education Services Ltd Other 0.5 miles Good — 28 Nov 2022
Eden Park Academy Primary 0.8 miles Requires improvement — 6 Dec 2023
The Lampard Community School Other 0.9 miles Good — 12 Sep 2017
Newport Community School Primary Academy Primary 1.0 miles Outstanding — 9 Mar 2015

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.29%
Max investor price (0.8%) £105,625
Target investor price (1%) £84,500
  • 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).