# 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 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 69 m² | | Last sold | £272,000 Nov 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 04/06/2034 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - 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/3420-0065-0221-5006-1453) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/148495739/1177472) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/148495739/1177494) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/148495739/1177503) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/148495739/1177507) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/148495739/1177509) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/148495739/1177510) - Picture No. 26 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/148495739/1177513) - Picture No. 27 - ![Picture No. 28](/listings/photos/148495739/1177514) - Picture No. 28 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/148495739/1177523) - Picture No. 29 - ![Picture No. 30](/listings/photos/148495739/1177524) - Picture No. 30 - ![Picture No. 31](/listings/photos/148495739/1177525) - Picture No. 31 - ![Picture No. 32](/listings/photos/148495739/1177537) - Picture No. 32 - ![Picture No. 33](/listings/photos/148495739/1177543) - Picture No. 33 - ![Picture No. 34](/listings/photos/148495739/1177548) - Picture No. 34 - ![Picture No. 35](/listings/photos/148495739/1177553) - Picture No. 35 - ![Picture No. 36](/listings/photos/148495739/1177557) - Picture No. 36 - ![Picture No. 37](/listings/photos/148495739/1177562) - Picture No. 37 ## 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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,058/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -20.4% - **10y growth:** 26% ## 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)