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42 WOOLBARN LAWN

BARNSTAPLE, DEVON EX32 8PQ

3 beds 69 m² Listed 29 May 2024 (-783d)

£280,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (EX32 8PQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 42 WOOLBARN LAWN, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON EX32 8PQ |
| Price | £280,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £272,000 Nov 2024 |

## Description

A beautiful detached 3 Bedroom property presented in immaculate condition.  This home has been recently renovated, presenting a fresh and modern aesthetic throughout the entire space.

The property features an 'L' shape open-plan Living / Kitchen / Diner creating a spacious yet cosy atmosphere that is bathed in natural light with access onto the decking and rear garden - a perfect space for entertaining.  There are 3 well-proportioned Bedrooms (2 of which are doubles) and a modern Wet Room.

One of the unique features of this property is the large private corner plot garden.  This sunny outdoor space is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors with plenty of room for gardening, relaxing or entertaining.

Situated in a location that boasts public transport links, green spaces, walking routes and cycling routes, this property provides the perfect balance.  It is a hidden gem offering the perfect blend of modern living, large gardens and convenience.  Considered to be an ideal home for those in search of a tranquil yet accessible location.

Barnstaple Town Centre, the historic and regional centre of North Devon, is surrounded by beautiful countryside and some of the area’s best beaches.  As the commercial centre of the region, the town centre offers a variety of banking, schooling and recreational facilities including a theatre, cinema, leisure centre, restaurants and the North Devon District Hospital.  The vibrant town combines modern shopping amenities with a bustling market atmosphere.

The A361 North Devon Link Road provides convenient access to the M5 motorway network and beyond.  Exmoor National Park and North Devon’s famous surfing beaches at Croyde, Putsborough, Saunton (also with Championship golf course) and Woolacombe are all within about half an hour by car.  The nearest International airports are at Bristol and Exeter.

**Directions**

Proceed out of Barnstaple Town Centre following directions for Landkey / Swimbridge / A361.  Proceeding along Eastern Avenue, proceed straight over the first roundabout.  At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto Whiddon Drive.  Take the next left hand turning onto Barton Road.  Continue along this road taking the third right hand turning into Woolbarn Lawn.  Continue to follow this road around to your left and to the end of the close to where the property will be found immediately in front of you with a numberplate clearly displayed.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/148495739/1177570) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/148495739/1177575) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7246996
- **Address:** 42 Woolbarn Lawn, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8PQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/06/2017
- **Work Completed:** 11/02/2010
- **Items:** 9 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #13828176
- **Address:** 42 Woolbarn Lawn, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8PQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/11/2019
- **Work Completed:** 24/10/2019
- **Items:** 9 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 42 WOOLBARN LAWN, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8PQ | £272,000 | 07/11/2024 | Detached |
| 42 WOOLBARN LAWN, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8PQ | £248,000 | 21/12/2021 | Detached |
| 42 WOOLBARN LAWN, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8PQ | £195,000 | 10/07/2017 | Detached |
| 42 WOOLBARN LAWN, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8PQ | £153,000 | 05/06/2013 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 45 OTTER WAY, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8PS | £225,000 | 19/11/2025 | Detached |
| 10A ELLIOT CLOSE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8EW | £258,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |
| 12 APPLETREE CLOSE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8PN | £162,500 | 20/09/2021 | Detached |
| 1 ORCHARD PLACE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8AS | £267,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £228,125 (4 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £364,903 (19 Detached, EX32, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -23.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £761/mo
- **Realistic:** £845/mo
- **Optimistic:** £930/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £105,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £84,500

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -19%
- **10y growth:** 27.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North Devon; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.4%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

69 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£272,000 Nov 2024

Local average

£364,903 (-23.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,091 of 33,755)

Street crime

103 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

A BEAUTIFUL DETACHED PROPERTY PRESENTED IN IMMACULATE CONDITION
3 Bedrooms
'L' shape open-plan Living / Kitchen / Diner bathed in natural light with access to the rear garden
Modern Wet Room
Large corner plot garden with plenty of room for gardening, relaxing or entertaining
Close to public transport links, green spaces, walking routes & cycling routes
A hidden gem offering the perfect blend of modern living, large gardens & convenience

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A beautiful detached 3 Bedroom property presented in immaculate condition. This home has been recently renovated, presenting a fresh and modern aesthetic throughout the entire space.

The property features an 'L' shape open-plan Living / Kitchen / Diner creating a spacious yet cosy atmosphere that is bathed in natural light with access onto the decking and rear garden - a perfect space for entertaining. There are 3 well-proportioned Bedrooms (2 of which are doubles) and a modern Wet Room.

One of the unique features of this property is the large private corner plot garden. This sunny outdoor space is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors with plenty of room for gardening, relaxing or entertaining.

Situated in a location that boasts public transport links, green spaces, walking routes and cycling routes, this property provides the perfect balance. It is a hidden gem offering the perfect blend of modern living, large gardens and convenience. Considered to be an ideal home for those in search of a tranquil yet accessible location.

Barnstaple Town Centre, the historic and regional centre of North Devon, is surrounded by beautiful countryside and some of the area’s best beaches. As the commercial centre of the region, the town centre offers a variety of banking, schooling and recreational facilities including a theatre, cinema, leisure centre, restaurants and the North Devon District Hospital. The vibrant town combines modern shopping amenities with a bustling market atmosphere.

The A361 North Devon Link Road provides convenient access to the M5 motorway network and beyond. Exmoor National Park and North Devon’s famous surfing beaches at Croyde, Putsborough, Saunton (also with Championship golf course) and Woolacombe are all within about half an hour by car. The nearest International airports are at Bristol and Exeter.

Directions
Proceed out of Barnstaple Town Centre following directions for Landkey / Swimbridge / A361. Proceeding along Eastern Avenue, proceed straight over the first roundabout. At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto Whiddon Drive. Take the next left hand turning onto Barton Road. Continue along this road taking the third right hand turning into Woolbarn Lawn. Continue to follow this road around to your left and to the end of the close to where the property will be found immediately in front of you with a numberplate clearly displayed.

Listed by

Barnstaple

Bond Oxborough Phillips

Reference: 148495739

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7246996

Property Details

Street: 42 Woolbarn Lawn

Town: BARNSTAPLE

Postcode: EX32 8PQ

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 12/06/2017

Work Completed: 11/02/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #13828176

Property Details

Street: 42 Woolbarn Lawn

Town: BARNSTAPLE

Postcode: EX32 8PQ

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 03/11/2019

Work Completed: 24/10/2019

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

78% since 2013

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	07/11/2024 (1 year ago)	£272,000	+9.7%
Sold	21/12/2021 (4 years ago)	£248,000	+27.2%
Sold	10/07/2017 (9 years ago)	£195,000	+27.5%
Sold	05/06/2013 (13 years ago)	£153,000	—

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
45 OTTER WAY, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8PS	£225,000	19/11/2025	Detached
10A ELLIOT CLOSE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8EW	£258,000	27/05/2022	Detached
12 APPLETREE CLOSE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8PN	£162,500	20/09/2021	Detached
1 ORCHARD PLACE, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON, EX32 8AS	£267,000	30/07/2021	Detached

Area average: £228,125 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -19%

10y growth 27.2%

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

1y (index) -2.3%

5y (index) 9.7%

10y (index) 34.4%

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

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Otter Way	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Lower Moor	0.1 miles
Shop	Pigtails	0.2 miles
Shop	Best-one	0.3 miles
Train station	Barnstaple	1.3 miles
Hospital	North Devon District Hospital	1.4 miles
Train station	Chapelton	4.1 miles
Hospital	South Molton Hospital	9.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	51
Criminal damage and arson	13
Anti-social behaviour	11
Public order	10
Other theft	6
Drugs	4
Possession of weapons	3
Shoplifting	2
Bicycle theft	1
Burglary	1
Other crime	1
Total incidents	103

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
Eden Park Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 6 Dec 2023
Orchard Vale Community School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 25 Jun 2023
The Lampard Community School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 12 Sep 2017
On Track Education Services Ltd	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 28 Nov 2022
Newport Community School Primary Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 9 Mar 2015

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.3%

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).