# 4 bedroom town house for sale (EX4 7BN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 186 MONKS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON EX4 7BN | | Price | £395,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £395,000 Jan 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 24/05/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £496/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500 ### Recommendations - 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/2200-7256-4422-7021-1573) ## Description A truly stunning much improved and modernised four bedroom townhouse with enclosed rear garden and double garage incorporating studio room. Well presented spacious living accommodation arranged over three floors. Four bedrooms. First floor modern bathroom. Second floor modern shower room. Reception hall. Large sitting room. Well proportioned modern kitchen/dining room. Gas central heating. uPVC double glazing. Views and outlook over neighbouring area, parts of Exeter and beyond. Highly convenient position providing good access to local amenities, Polsloe Bridge railway station and Exeter city centre. A great family home. Viewing highly recommended. ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL COMPRISES (All dimensions approximate) Attractive composite front door, with obscure uPVC double glazed full height side window, leads to: RECEPTION HALL Exposed wood flooring. Stairs rising to first floor. Cloak hanging space. Smoke alarm. Understair storage cupboards. Door to: SITTING ROOM 13’8” (4.17m) into bay x 12’0” (3.66m) into recess. A light and spacious room. Exposed wood flooring. Radiator. Fitted shelving into alcoves. Feature cast iron fireplace with raised hearth, wood surround and mantel over. uPVC double glazed bay window to front aspect. From reception hall, door to: KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 18’2” (5.54m) maximum reducing to 11’4” (3.45m) x 17’4” (5.28m) maximum into recess. A fabulous stylish and spacious modern kitchen/dining room fitted with a range of matching white gloss fronted base, drawer and eye level cupboards with concealed lighting. Wood work surfaces with decorative tiled splashbacks. Single drainer sink unit with modern style mixer tap. Fitted oven. Induction hob with stainless steel splashback and filter/extractor hood over. Fitted electric oven. Plumbing and space for washing machine. Space for upright fridge freezer. Integrated dishwasher. Ample space for table and chairs. Two radiators. Large fitted storage cupboards either side of chimney breast. Wood burning stove with raised hearth. Inset LED spotlights to ceiling. Smoke alarm. Exposed wood flooring. Understair storage cupboard. Two uPVC double glazed windows to rear aspect with outlook over rear garden. uPVC double glazed double opening doors providing access and outlook to rear garden. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Door to: BEDROOM 2 11’4” (3.45m) x 10’8” (3.25m) into wardrobe space. Two built in wardrobes either side of chimney breast. Radiator. Smoke alarm. uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect. From first floor landing, door to: BEDROOM 3 11’4” (3.45m) x 10’5” (3.18m). Radiator. Built in double wardrobe. uPVC double glazed window to front aspect. From first floor landing, door to: BEDROOM 4 8’0” (2.44m) x 6’10” (2.08m). Radiator. Fitted shelf. uPVC double glazed window to front aspect. From first floor landing, door to: BATHROOM A modern matching white suite comprising panelled bath with modern style mixer tap, fitted mains shower unit, folding glass shower screen and tiled splashback. Feature wall hung wash hand basin with modern style mixer tap and drawer space beneath. Low level WC. Exposed wood flooring. Extractor fan. Heated ladder towel rail. Inset LED spotlights to ceiling. Obscure uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect. From first floor landing, stairs lead to: SECOND FLOOR LANDING Fitted shelving. Inset LED spotlight to ceiling. Double glazed Velux style window to front aspect. Door to: BEDROOM 1 16’2” (4.93m) maximum x 14’8” (4.47m) maximum. An impressive light and spacious room. Access point to eaves/storage space. Feature vertical radiator. Smoke alarm. Inset LED spotlights to ceiling. Two double glazed Velux windows to front aspect. uPVC double glazed sliding door, with Juliet balcony, providing fine outlook over neighbouring area, parts of Exeter and beyond. From second floor landing, door to: SHOWER ROOM A modern matching white suite comprising double width toughened glass shower enclosure, incorporating drying area, with fitted mains shower unit including separate shower attachment. Low level WC. Wall hung wash hand basin with modern style mixer tap and drawer space beneath. Heated ladder towel rail. Shaver point. Inset LED spotlights to ceiling. Extractor fan. Obscure uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect. OUTSIDE To the front of the property is a small walled area of garden laid to decorative stone chippings for ease of maintenance. Pillared entrance with gate and tiled pathway leading to the front door. The rear garden consists of a raised composite decked terrace with steps that lead down to a neat section of level lawn. Side shrub beds. Wood store. The rear garden is enclosed to all sides whilst to the end of the garden is a rear door providing access to: DOUBLE GARAGE (incorporating studio room) 21’4” (6.50m) x 17’2” (5.23m). Electronically operated large roller door providing vehicle access. Power and light. uPVC door provides access to: STUDIO/OFFICE ROOM A great room to provide a number of uses. Power and light. Electric wall heater. Two uPVC double glazed windows to front aspect with outlook over garden. TENURE FREEHOLD MATERIAL INFORMATION Construction Type: Brick Mains: - Water, drainage, electric, gas Heating: Gas central heating Mobile: Indoors – EE, Three and Vodafone voice and data limited, O2 voice likely and data limited Mobile: Outdoors – EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone voice and data likely Broadband: Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast available. Flood Risk: River & sea – Very low risk, Surface water – Very low risk Mining: No risk from mining Council Tax: Band B (Exeter) DIRECTIONS From Sidwell Street roundabout take the turning into Blackboy Road and at the traffic light junction continue straight ahead and take the 2nd left into Thurlow Road then 1st right down into Monks Road, continue almost to the bottom of this road and the property in question will be found on the left hand side. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the Vendors Agents. AGENTS NOTE The information given in these particulars is intended to help you decide whether you wish to view this property and to avoid wasting your time in viewing unsuitable properties. We have tried to make sure that these particulars are accurate, but to a large extent we have to rely on what the seller tells us about the property. We do not check every single piece of information ourselves as the cost of doing so would be prohibitive and we do not wish to unnecessarily add to the cost of moving house. Once you find the property you want to buy, you will need to carry out more check into the property than it is practical or reasonable for an estate agent to do when preparing sales particulars. For example, we have not carried out any kind of survey of the property to look for structural defects and would advise any homebuyer to obtain a surveyor’s report before exchanging contracts. If you do not have your own surveyor, we would be pleased to recommend one. We have not checked whether any equipment in the property (such as central heating) is in working order and would advise homebuyers to check this. You should also instruct a solicitor to check all legal matters relating to the property (e.g. title, planning permission, etc.) as these are specialist matters in which estate agents are not qualified. Your solicitor will also agree with the seller what items (e.g. carpets, curtains, etc.) will be included in the sale. Please be aware that all measurements within these particulars are recorded with a sonic tape, and whilst every effort has been taken to ensure their accuracy potential purchasers are recommended to satisfy themselves before entering a contract to purchase. AGENTS NOTE MONEY LAUNDERING POLICY Samuels Estate Agents are committed to ensuring that it has adequate controls to counter money laundering activities and terrorist financing activities, in line with the Money Laundering Regulations 2007. Any prospective purchaser will be required to show proof of funds and identification. We ask for your cooperation on this matter in order that there will be no delay in the transaction. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 186 MONKS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BN | £395,000 | 28/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 186 MONKS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BN | £151,000 | 27/10/2010 | Semi-detached | | 186 MONKS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BN | £64,000 | 31/03/1999 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 205 MONKS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BL | £403,000 | 09/01/2026 | Terraced | | 10 FOWEY CLOSE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PY | £250,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced | | 124 MONKS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BQ | £350,000 | 16/12/2025 | Terraced | | 7 PAMELA ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2UF | £325,000 | 09/12/2025 | Terraced | | 101 MONKS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BQ | £180,000 | 28/03/2025 | Terraced | | 3 GREYFRIARS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BS | £253,500 | 28/02/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 188 MONKS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BN | £250,000 | 24/10/2023 | Terraced | | 136 PINHOE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7HJ | £285,000 | 02/06/2023 | Terraced | | 37 CHAUCER GROVE, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BX | £218,000 | 19/05/2023 | Terraced | | 5 HAMLIN LANE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2SA | £280,000 | 27/03/2023 | Terraced | | 20 PAMELA ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2UF | £320,000 | 02/03/2023 | Terraced | | 59 GREYFRIARS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BS | £295,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced | | 36 HERBERT ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2UQ | £315,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced | | 75 GREYFRIARS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BS | £310,000 | 18/11/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 196 MONKS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BN | £257,500 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced | | 40 GREYFRIARS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BS | £310,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced | | 190 PINHOE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7HH | £305,000 | 17/10/2022 | Terraced | | 76 CHAUCER GROVE, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BX | £236,300 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced | | 51 CHAUCER GROVE, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BX | £235,100 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced | | 8 FOWEY CLOSE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 2PY | £280,000 | 05/08/2022 | Terraced | | 209 MONKS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BL | £380,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced | | 70 CHAUCER GROVE, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BX | £235,000 | 09/06/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 241 MONKS ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BN | £275,000 | 18/08/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £260,833 (3 sales) **Area average:** £288,295 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £318,268 (73 Terraced, EX4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +24.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Exeter). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,183/mo - **Realistic:** £1,314/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,445/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Exeter (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/mo ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Terraced House, Jubilee Road, EX1 | £1,500/mo | 4 | 0.36 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Detached House, Fore St, EX1 | £1,999/mo | 4 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Birchy Barton Hill, EX1 | £3,800/mo | 4 | 0.93 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,433/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.51% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £249,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £199,900 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,999/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 16.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £219/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.3% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,624/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -10% - **10y growth:** 29.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Exeter; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 11.8% - **10y growth (index):** 36.3% ## 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)