# 2 bedroom cottage for sale (PL21 9AJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 ZION PLACE, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON PL21 9AJ | | Price | £205,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £200,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 18/05/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £840/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,795 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£45) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - T2 (£400 - £900) - 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/0952-1204-3302-8120-0104) ## Description **** **** A delightful two-bedroom detached cottage, tucked away just off Fore Street in the heart of Ivybridge. This charming home is full of character and features well-presented accommodation comprising an entrance hall, a cosy living room, and a fitted kitchen on the ground floor. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property benefits from UPVC double glazing and gas central heating throughout. Outside, there are two private rear courtyard areas-perfect for relaxing or entertaining.  Permit parking is available close by.  EPC E 42. Entrance Hall Entered via a double glazed entrance door into the hallway, stairs rising to the first floor accommodation, door to the lounge. Living Room - 4.37m x 3.29m (14'4" x 10'9") Double glazed window to the front elevation with slate window sill, exposed stone chimney breast with electric woodburning effect fireplace inset, radiator, door to under-stairs storage cupboard, opening into the kitchen. Kitchen - 1.96m x 3.94m (6'5" x 12'11") Fitted with a range of matching base and eye level units with worktop space over, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, recess with space for a gas or electric cooker, space for a fridge/freezer, tiled flooring, double glazed window to the rear elevation, double glazed door providing access to the rear courtyard, plumbing for washing machine. Landing Built in bookcase, doors to the bedrooms and bathroom. Bedroom 1 - 3.32m x 4.52m (10'10" x 14'9") Double glazed window to the front elevation, door to storage cupboard, radiator, stripped floorboards. Bedroom 2 - 3.34m x 2.3m (10'11" x 7'6") Double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator, stripped wooden floorboards, access to the loft space.  Bathroom Fitted with a three piece white suite to include panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator, doors to two storage cupboards, one of which houses the gas boiler serving the hot water and gas central heating system, double glazed window to the rear elevation, stripped wooden floorboards. Outside To the rear of the property there is a covered courtyard area, which is perfect for alfresco dining or dry storage.  There is a further courtyard area to the side, which is fully enclosed and houses a stone built outbuilding, providing ample storage space for bikes etc.  From this area, a gate provides shared access down the side of the property to the front.   Property Information Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: Band B Mains Water & Drainage Mains Elelctric Mains Gas Broadband Connected To The Property Permit Parking Close By  ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170442878/1184102) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170442878/1184103) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170442878/1184104) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170442878/1184105) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170442878/1184106) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170442878/1184107) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170442878/1184108) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170442878/1184109) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170442878/1184110) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170442878/1184111) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170442878/1184112) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/170442878/1184113) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/170442878/1184114) - EPC Front Page ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 ZION PLACE, IVYBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, PL21 9AJ | £200,000 | 02/02/2026 | Detached | | 4 ZION PLACE, IVYBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, PL21 9AJ | £130,000 | 17/07/2012 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 10 WOODSIDE CLOSE, IVYBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, PL21 0UE | £427,500 | 02/11/2023 | Detached | | THE PADDOCK FORE STREET, IVYBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, PL21 9AE | £630,000 | 06/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 6 ZION PLACE, IVYBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, PL21 9AJ | £170,000 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 1 ZION PLACE, IVYBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, PL21 9AJ | £160,000 | 04/11/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £165,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £528,750 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £454,852 (26 Detached, PL21, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -54.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South Hams). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £900/mo - **Realistic:** £1,000/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,100/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Exeter (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.49% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £100,000 *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:** £3,796/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -4.7% - **10y growth:** -2.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for South Hams; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.3% - **5y growth (index):** 12.7% - **10y growth (index):** 27.7% ## 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)