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6 MEAD CLOSE

IVYBRIDGE, DEVON PL21 9RW

3 beds 2 baths 893 sq ft Listed 17 Jun 2022 (-1494d)

£395,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

83 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£395,000 Dec 2022

Price per m²

£4,759/m²

Local average

£565,000 (-30.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,141 of 33,755)

Street crime

45 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Detached home
  • Popular part of Ivybridge within walking distance to amenities/schools
  • Downstairs cloakroom
  • Separate Utility/Boot room
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Master with ensuite
  • South-facing garden
  • Double Garage & Parking
  • Views
  • No onward chain

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

An immaculate detached 3-bedroom home in a peaceful cul-de-sac on the popular western side of Ivybridge, sitting in an elevated position with a lovely, open, southerly aspect overlooking a small, protected green and the countryside beyond.

Description - An immaculate detached 3-bedroom home in a peaceful cul-de-sac on the popular western side of Ivybridge, sitting in an elevated position with a lovely, open, southerly aspect overlooking a small, protected green and the countryside beyond. This beautifully presented home offers well-appointed accommodation with entrance hall, downstairs cloakroom, sitting room with double doors to the south-facing garden and modern kitchen/diner with integrated appliances. Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms, including master suite with built-in wardrobes and en-suite. There is also a modern family bathroom.
Outside, there is a large driveway with space for 2 vehicles. This leads to a detached double garage/workshop with light, power and water connected and additional storage in the eaves. Behind the garage is a separate utility and boot room with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer; this can be accessed from both garage and garden.
The principal garden lies to the side and rear of the house and has been re-landscaped by the current owners to provide an enclosed, south-facing, level lawn with mature flower borders and a patio with pretty pergola. An additional patio sweeps across the rear of the property giving access to the garage and utility area. This house sits on a large plot and could lend itself to further development subject to the relevant consents.
This property is offered with no onward chain.

Key Features - Detached home
Popular part of Ivybridge within walking distance to amenities/schools
Downstairs cloakroom
Separate Utility/Boot room
3 bedrooms
Master with ensuite
South-facing garden
Double Garage & Parking
Views
No onward chain

Situation & Amenities - Ivybridge is a family-orientated town with a rich heritage of traditional industries such as milling and cloth making that are still celebrated today. As well as its fascinating history, Ivybridge offers adventure. The countryside and moorland offer miles of magnificent walking trails out of the town, whilst in the town itself you’ll find pubs, eateries and a variety of shops and supermarkets. The property sits within walking distance of the town centre, Dartmoor and Longtimber Woods.
There is a good choice of primary schools all within the catchment of the renowned Ivybridge Community College with its World Class Quality Mark Award. There are several places of worship with noteworthy histories, GP and Dental Surgeries, a Minor Injuries Unit, two leisure centres with swimming pools, fitness suites, and various health classes. There is also the charming Watermark Centre with its welcoming library, IT suite, cinema, theatre, coffee shop and conference facilities. If golf is your escape, then there is the 18-hole course at nearby Wrangaton set against the backdrop of the beautiful Ugborough Beacon views. There are also the ever-popular Ivybridge Rugby, Football, Cricket, and Tennis clubs all adding to the community focus of the town. Ivybridge has a wealth of opportunities to welcome you with excellent transport links to Plymouth, Exeter, and London from its own railway station.

Services - All mains services connected.

Local Authority - South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Totnes, TQ9 5NE

Council Tax Band - Council Tax Band: E

Tenure - Freehold

Viewings - Strictly by appointment through Christopher’s South Hams,

Listed by

Ivybridge

Christophers ( South Hams ) Ltd

Reference: 124017791

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 09/12/2013

Expiry date: 08/12/2023 (expired)

Current heating cost: £456/year

Potential heating cost: £434/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,563

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
  • Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8572468

Property Details

Street: 6 Mead Close

Town: Ivybridge

Postcode: PL21 9RW

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 12/12/2011

Work Completed: 25/11/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #604682

Property Details

Street: 6 Mead Close

Town: Ivybridge

Postcode: PL21 9RW

Installation Details

Items: 12 windows

Certificate Issued: 26/08/2003

Work Completed: 11/12/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15750874 Recent

Property Details

Street: 6 Mead Close

Town: IVYBRIDGE

Postcode: PL21 9RW

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 07/05/2023

Work Completed: 28/04/2023

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

41% since 2018

Event Date Price % change
Sold 09/12/2022 (3 years ago) £395,000 +14.3%
Sold 24/05/2021 (5 years ago) £345,500 +23.4%
Sold 01/03/2018 (8 years ago) £280,000

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
23 MALLET ROAD, IVYBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, PL21 9TD £180,100 04/11/2021 Other

Area average: £180,100 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 62.9%
10y growth -44.8%

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

1y (index) 0.1%
5y (index) 11.2%
10y (index) 26.3%

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 Exeter: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.1 miles
Shop Co-op Food 0.1 miles
Shop Trail Outdoor 0.7 miles
Hospital Lee Mill Hospital 1.1 miles
Train station Ivybridge 1.4 miles
Train station Plym Bridge 6.4 miles
Hospital Emergency Department 8.0 miles
University University of Plymouth 9.1 miles
University Unknown 9.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 23
Anti-social behaviour 8
Other theft 4
Criminal damage and arson 3
Public order 3
Shoplifting 3
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 45

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
Woodlands Park Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 13 Aug 2015
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 23 Mar 2016
The Erme Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 12 Dec 2011
Ivybridge Community College Secondary 0.9 miles Good — 25 Feb 2020
Stowford School Primary 1.1 miles Good — 3 Jun 2014

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.25%
Max investor price (0.8%) £125,000
Target investor price (1%) £100,000
  • 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).