# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (EX39 3SH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 FIELD END, BIDEFORD, DEVON EX39 3SH | | Price | £425,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £407,500 Jan 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 18/05/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £828/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - 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/2000-0514-0122-1597-3553) ## Description Number 5 Field End occupies a generous corner plot and offers versatile accommodation arranged over three floors—ideal for large families, growing households, or multi-generational living. Situated within the sought-after 'Londonderry Farm' residential development, the property is conveniently located on the outskirts of Bideford Town Centre, close to a range of local amenities. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a central ground floor hallway leading to the downstairs bedrooms and bathroom. There are stairs leading to the middle floor hallway which has doors to the reception rooms, kitchen and stairs that ascend to the second floor. Overlooking the front of the property are two spacious double bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en-suite comprising a WC, wash basin, and cubicle shower. A third double bedroom is also accessed from the hallway, offering great flexibility—ideal as a guest room, playroom, or a useful home office. Completing the ground floor is a generously sized bathroom featuring a close-coupled WC, wash basin, and a bath with a shower attachment. On the first floor, overlooking the front of the property, is a spacious lounge offering ample room for substantial furniture and featuring a central gas fireplace as a focal point. Large windows flood the room with natural light while also providing far-reaching views across the estate and towards the Kenwith Valley. The dual-aspect kitchen is fitted with a range of eye-level and base units, and includes an electric oven, hob, and fridge/freezer, along with space for freestanding washing appliances. French doors at the rear of the kitchen open directly onto the garden, creating a lovely connection between indoor and outdoor living. Just off the hallway, a separate dining room provides ample space for a large family table and chairs and also features French doors leading to the rear garden. Completing the first floor is a convenient WC accessed from the hallway The second floor offers two further double bedrooms, each benefitting from its own en-suite bathroom complete with a WC, wash basin, and shower cubicle. Both bedrooms overlook the front of the property and, thanks to the elevated position, enjoy enhanced views across the estate and over the picturesque Kenwith Valley To the outside the rear garden is a highly attractive enclosed south facing rear garden with woode decking adjoining the rear of the property followed by a small sloping lawn with a variety of mature trees, shrubs and bushes. Side access leads from the garden to the front of the property where the double garage and large driveway can be found. From Bideford Quay proceed up the main High Street turning left at the very top. Take the next right hand turning onto Abbotsham Road. Pass by the hospital and College and take the right hand turning onto Lane Field Road. Continue on this road through the development where you turn right onto Field End with the property being found tucked up into the Left Hand Corner. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/161936336/814168) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/161936336/814169) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/161936336/814170) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/161936336/814171) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/161936336/814172) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/161936336/814173) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/161936336/814174) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/161936336/814175) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/161936336/814176) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/161936336/814177) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/161936336/814178) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/161936336/814179) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/161936336/814180) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/161936336/814181) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/161936336/814182) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/161936336/814183) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/161936336/814184) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/161936336/814185) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/161936336/814186) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/161936336/814187) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/161936336/814188) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/161936336/814189) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/161936336/814190) - Picture No. 22 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/161936336/814191) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/161936336/814192) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #8180876 - **Address:** 5 Field End, BIDEFORD, EX39 3SH - **Certificate Issued:** 23/05/2011 - **Work Completed:** 09/05/2011 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #16240021 - **Address:** 5 Field End, BIDEFORD, EX39 3SH - **Certificate Issued:** 07/04/2024 - **Work Completed:** 14/03/2024 - **Items:** 5 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 FIELD END, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3SH | £407,500 | 22/01/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 QUARRY CLOSE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3RA | £262,500 | 16/01/2026 | Detached | | 9 THORNTON CLOSE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3ND | £357,500 | 16/01/2026 | Detached | | 31 THORNTON CLOSE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3ND | £435,000 | 16/12/2025 | Detached | | 6 WATER PARK ROAD, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3RB | £285,000 | 11/12/2025 | Detached | | 16 GATE FIELD ROAD, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3QX | £310,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached | | 7 GREENFIELD CLOSE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3RY | £475,000 | 06/11/2025 | Detached | | 30 LANE FIELD ROAD, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3QY | £129,000 | 19/09/2025 | Detached | | 22 KENWITH VIEW, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3RH | £280,000 | 29/08/2025 | Detached | | 10 QUARRY CLOSE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3RA | £305,000 | 25/07/2025 | Detached | | 30 THORNTON CLOSE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3ND | £370,000 | 13/12/2023 | Detached | | 59 LANE FIELD ROAD, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3RD | £300,000 | 07/12/2023 | Detached | | 20 WATER PARK ROAD, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3RB | £245,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached | | 11 THORNTON CLOSE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3ND | £440,000 | 18/10/2023 | Detached | | 14 STANBRIDGE PARK, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3RS | £345,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached | | 1 WATER PARK ROAD, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3RB | £310,000 | 29/11/2022 | Detached | | 4 GATE FIELD ROAD, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3QX | £307,500 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | 37 THORNTON CLOSE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3ND | £380,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | FIR TREE COTTAGE SLADE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3LZ | £450,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached | | 29 WATER PARK ROAD, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3RB | £330,000 | 01/11/2022 | Detached | | 49 LANE FIELD ROAD, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3QY | £315,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £331,575 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £396,281 (71 Detached, EX39, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +7.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Torridge). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £708/mo - **Realistic:** £787/mo - **Optimistic:** £866/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pynes Lane, EX39 | £1,300/mo | 4 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 27.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-529/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.1% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,172/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -7.3% - **10y growth:** 18.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Torridge; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.8% - **5y growth (index):** 11.8% - **10y growth (index):** 34.9% ## 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)