33 SWANSWOOD GARDENS
BIDEFORD, WESTWARD HO, DEVON EX39 1HP
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
73 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£318,000 Mar 2025
Price per m²
£4,589/m²
Local average
£396,742 (-15.6%)
Street crime
57 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Accessibility
- Level access
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Required access
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
Description
Gas centrally heated and uPVC double glazed detached bungalow with labour saving brick external elevations occupying a quiet cul de sac position, large level plot south facing at rear with distance estuary glimpses.
Originally built circa late 1960’s/early 1970 with tradition cavity brick and block main external wall construction retrospectively insulated plus cement rendered panel to the front and hanging tiled gable end all beneath a underfelted dual pitched and concrete tile covered main roof.
uPVC double glazed replacement windows and external doors (excepting to the rear of the conservatory), PVC fascias and rainwater goods.
Set upon a level plot with picket fence enclosed front garden and open single car length concrete driveway plus due south facing landscaped rear garden with summer house.
There are glimpses of the estuary and Bideford Bay.
The centre of the seaside of Westward Ho! is just over ¼ mile away with its traditional resort facilities, promenade, long sandy beach and miles of unspoilt Cliffside walks. The Royal North Devon Championship Golf Course is also nearby.
The neighbouring Northam village has an indoor heated swimming pool complex, Dental surgery, Medical centre, Library and Junior/Infants Schools.
The Port and Market town of Bideford is approx. 3 miles distant and the North Devon Link road within 2 miles. Regular bus services commute within the vicinity.
SERVICES: All mains connected. Gas fired central heating.
COUNCIL TAX: Band C.
TENURE: Freehold.
DIRECTIONS: From Bideford proceed as to Northam village but continue along the bypass as to Westward Ho! and along the Atlantic Way route. Some half way along take the turning right down into Beach Road and then first left into Swanswood Gardens. Continue around to the right and then take the left hand cul de sac where Number 33 will be found on the left.
ACCOMMODATION: (All measurements are approximate).
Fully enclosed ENTRANCE PORCH:
RECEPTION HALL: 2.01m x 1.63m (6’7” x 5’4”). Radiator.
CLOAKROOM: Refurbished with low level WC and vanity wash basin. Wall mounted metal cased electric consumer unit. Vinyl flooring and Aqua wall boarding.
LOUNGE/DINER: 6.36m x 4.04m (20’10” x 13’3”). Original tiled fireplace and hearth with coal effect gas fire. 2 Radiators. Fitted carpet. North facing picture window with glimpses to the sea and estuary.
INNER HALL: Hatch to roof space with foldaway access ladder.
SHOWER ROOM: 2.0m x 1.65m (6’6” x 5’4”). Refurbished with large walk in shower cubicle, combination vanity wash basin and low level WC. Radiator. Aquaboard lined walls. Vinyl flooring.
REAR BEDROOM 1: 4.02m x 3.64m plus door recess (13’2” x 11’11”). Radiator. Fitted carpet. South facing window overlooking garden.
REAR BEDROOM 2: 3.05m x 3.0m (10’ x 9’10”). Radiator. New fitted carpet. South facing window overlooking garden.
KITCHEN: (off reception hall) 2.67m x 2.62m extending to 3.28m (8’9” x 8’7” extending to 10’9”). Including built in larder cupboard and storage cupboard – including the Ideal Logic combination C30 gas central heating and hot water boiler (new 2021 with balance of 7 year warranty). Basic pine fronted cabinets and single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Wall serving hatch to lounge. Double radiator.
SIDE CONSERVATORY PASSAGE: 4.4m x 1.82m (14’5” x 5’11”). Front uPVC double glazed door with rear wood framed single glazed sliding door and screen to garden.
Connecting doors to:
GARAGE: 5.17m x 2.53m (17’ x 8’3”). Having metal up and over door. Power and light connected.
UTILITY: 2.24m x 2.51m (7’4” x 8’2”). Single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Storage cabinets.
EXTERNALLY: Level gardens with picket fenced enclosed lawn to the front, concrete driveway and gated side path to the due south facing and well enclosed rear garden, lawned with beds, bushes and small trees. Paved terracing and wooden summer house.
Overall plot approx. 36m (depth) x 13.4m (width) (118’ x 44’).
Listed by
Bideford
Brights
Reference: 155055272
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 05/11/2024
Expiry date: 04/11/2034
Current heating cost: £627/year
Potential heating cost: £550/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,530
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #14525813
Property Details
Street: 33 Swanswood Gardens
Town: Westward Ho
Postcode: EX39 1HP
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 04/04/2021
Work Completed: 11/03/2021
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
382% since 1997
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 20/03/2025 (1 year ago) | £318,000 | +381.8% |
| Sold | 04/12/1997 (28 years ago) | £66,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 VENTON DRIVE, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1HL | £460,000 | 20/01/2026 | Detached |
| 46 NELSON ROAD, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1LQ | £290,000 | 02/12/2025 | Detached |
| SEA FRET, 4 PEBBLERIDGE ROAD, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1HN | £730,000 | 14/08/2025 | Detached |
| 10 CORAL AVENUE, WESTWARD HO!, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1UW | £410,000 | 18/12/2023 | Detached |
| 95 BAY VIEW ROAD, NORTHAM, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1BJ | £840,000 | 11/12/2023 | Detached |
| 12 PAVILION VIEW, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1FN | £525,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached |
| 37 THE FAIRWAYS, WESTWARD HO!, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1TQ | £340,000 | 02/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 3 SWANSWOOD GARDENS, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1HP | £392,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| 27 AYSHA GARDENS, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1HJ | £300,000 | 21/07/2023 | Detached |
| LUDON GOLF LINKS ROAD, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1HH | £495,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 23 SWANSWOOD GARDENS, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1HP | £290,000 | 02/03/2023 | Detached |
| 9 THE FAIRWAYS, WESTWARD HO!, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1TQ | £375,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 21 CORAL AVENUE, WESTWARD HO!, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1UW | £365,000 | 16/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 4 SWANSWOOD GARDENS, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1HP | £365,000 | 24/10/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 11 SWANSWOOD GARDENS, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1HP | £380,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 QUEENS CLOSE, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1FH | £495,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached |
| 1 PEBBLE CLOSE, WESTWARD HO!, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1FD | £405,000 | 05/09/2022 | Detached |
| SEADRIFT, 20 EASTBOURNE TERRACE, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1HG | £707,217 | 03/08/2022 | Detached |
| 2 PAVILION VIEW, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1FN | £645,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| FAIRFIELD PARK AVENUE, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1LP | £410,000 | 24/05/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 47 SWANSWOOD GARDENS, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1HP | £325,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 34 SWANSWOOD GARDENS, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1HR | £337,101 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| MAYFIELD AVON LANE, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1LR | £765,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| 71 ATLANTIC WAY, WESTWARD HO, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1JD | £550,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached |
| 2 THE FAIRWAYS, WESTWARD HO!, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 1TQ | £307,000 | 25/11/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £350,400 (5 sales)
Area average: £487,566 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Torridge. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Torridge. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Torridge.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Avon Lane | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | North Devon Surf School | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Westbourne Souvenirs | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Car Park | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | Bideford Hospital | 1.8 miles |
| Hospital | Torrington Community Hospital | 7.2 miles |
| Train station | Barnstaple | 7.6 miles |
| Train station | Chapelton | 9.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total incidents | 57 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement — 23 Jun 2020 |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 7 Sep 2015 |
| Kingsley School Devon | Other | 1.5 miles | — (No rating) |
| St Marys CofE Primary School | Primary | 1.5 miles | Good — 25 Nov 2016 |
| Appledore School | Primary | 1.6 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2023 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).