30 HILL DRIVE
EXMOUTH, DEVON EX8 4QQ
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
126 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£430,000 Nov 2024
Price per m²
£3,571/m²
Local average
£506,539 (-11.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (26,077 of 33,755)
Street crime
40 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Spacious open plan lounge and dining room
- Modern kitchen with built-in appliances
- Ground floor cloakroom and useful first floor landing / study area
- 4 Good sized bedrooms (2 ground floor & 2 first floor)
- Well appointed first floor bathroom / WC with a separate shower
- Gas central heating & UPVC double glazing
- Private rear garden
- Garage & Workshop
- Driveway parking
- No onward chain
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
enjoying fine views over much of Exmouth
towards the River Exe estuary and South Devon coastline in the distance
Spacious open plan lounge and dining room
Modern kitchen with built in appliances
Ground floor cloakroom and useful first floor landing/study area
Four good size bedrooms (2 ground floor & 2 first floor)
Well appointed first floor bathroom/w.c. with a separate shower
Gas central heating & UPVC double glazing
Private rear garden adjoining a small pathway and farmland
Garage, workshop and driveway parking
No chain
Worth viewing because
This spacious and versatile detached chalet bungalow has been extended into the roof space Circa 2010 and enjoys stunning views over part of Exmouth towards the River Exe Estuary as well as the South Devon coastline in the distance. It enjoys an enviable location in a quiet cul-de-sac adjoining a small pathway and farmland to the rear.
In more detail
The accommodation is flexible and would suit either a family or those looking for a retirement property. A generous size reception hall then provides access to the principal ground floor rooms as well as a rear lobby and cloakroom. There is a spacious L shape open plan lounge and dining room, modern kitchen with built in appliances and two ground floor double bedrooms. On the first floor is a light and area landing/study area with doors to two further bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom/w.c. with a separate shower. Other features include gas central heating and UPVC double glazing. Externally the front garden incorporates a driveway leading to the garage with an adjoining workshop. The rear garden is also another fine feature of the property being of a good size and enjoying much privacy.
Bear in mind
This is an exciting opportunity to purchase a great property in a sought-after location. The property is on a bus route and at nearby Rivermead Avenue there is a post office and convenience store.
The coastal town of Exmouth
The property is approximately two miles from the town centre and seafront, with all local amenities close by. For keen walkers there is access to many miles of coastal path starting at 'The needle' at Orcombe Point, which denotes the start of the World Heritage coastline. The Exe Estuary has been designated an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' and offers further exceptional walks and a cycle path leading to Lympstone and continues beyond through to Exeter. The opportunities to enjoy a variety of water sports in addition to equestrian and golfing pursuits in the are also plentiful. Exmouth train station provides access to the nearby Cathedral city of Exeter and beyond. Exmouth, being a highly commutable coastal town and also within 20 minutes of the M5 motorway junction, offers an ideal base for those seeking an enhanced coastal lifestyle and enjoyment of all the area has to offer.
Directional Note
Leave Exmouth along Marine Way/A376 Exeter Road. Turn right just after the second set of traffic lights onto Hulham Road. Continue straight ahead at the roundabout and then turn left onto Littlemead Lane. At the end of the road turn right to stay on Littlemead Lane. Then turn right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue and take the third turning on the left onto Hill Drive where this property will be found on the right-hand side.
Measurements
Lounge : 5.81 x 4.61
Dining Room: 4.38 x 2.89
Kitchen: 4.38 x 2.92
Bedroom 3: 4.61 x 4.05
Bedroom 4: 4.38 x 4.05
Bedroom 1: 5.18 x 3.34
Bedroom 2: 5.18 x 3.15
Garage: 5.50 x 3.36
Workshop: 3.49 x 3.36
Services: All mains services are connected
Council Tax Band: D - £2322.68
EPC = D
Listed by
Exmouth
Hall & Scott
Reference: 151081058
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 19/01/2024
Expiry date: 18/01/2034
Current heating cost: £1,836/year
Potential heating cost: £988/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000
Recommendations
- Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 28/11/2024 (1 year ago) | £430,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 VICTORIA GARDENS, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 3AU | £360,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| 6 WILLOW AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4QS | £176,000 | 02/12/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 18 HILL DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4QQ | £335,000 | 14/12/2023 | Detached |
| 5 MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4QD | £370,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 16 ESSINGTON CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4QY | £340,000 | 17/11/2022 | Detached |
| 13 MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4QG | £375,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| SLINDON LITTLEMEAD LANE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 3BU | £420,000 | 04/08/2022 | Detached |
| 2 CHAUCER RISE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5SY | £447,500 | 14/07/2022 | Detached |
| 20 WILLOW AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4QS | £360,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| MEADOWSWEET LITTLEMEAD LANE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 3BU | £745,000 | 28/06/2022 | Detached |
| 10 SWISS CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4QF | £365,000 | 16/06/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 1 HILL DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4QQ | £415,000 | 08/06/2022 | Detached |
| 4 OAKTREE CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4QL | £320,000 | 12/05/2022 | Detached |
| 38 LITTLEMEAD LANE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 3BX | £318,500 | 20/04/2022 | Detached |
| BUXTON HOUSE HULHAM ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5BB | £1,200,000 | 06/04/2022 | Detached |
| 11 MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4QD | £333,000 | 23/03/2022 | Detached |
| 7 WOODLANDS DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4QP | £321,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| 7 ESTUARY VIEW, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 3AX | £450,000 | 15/02/2022 | Detached |
| 5 OAKTREE CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4QL | £395,000 | 18/01/2022 | Detached |
| 1 CHAUCER RISE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5SY | £415,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 24 HILL DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4QQ | £410,000 | 13/10/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 42 HILL DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4QQ | £350,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £377,500 (4 sales)
Area average: £428,389 (18 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): East Devon. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for East Devon. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Devon.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Taunton & West Somerset: £997/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | National Trust | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | National Trust Gift Shop | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Mount Pleasant Avenue | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Thorpe Avenue | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Lympstone Village | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Exmouth | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Dawlish Community Hospital | 5.2 miles |
| University | Engineering Department University of Exeter | 6.7 miles |
| University | St Luke's Campus | 7.4 miles |
| Hospital | Sidmouth Victoria Hospital | 7.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total incidents | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixington Primary Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 29 Mar 2022 |
| St Peter's Preparatory School | Other | 0.8 miles | — (No rating) |
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 23 Jun 2024 |
| Exmouth Community College | Secondary | 1.0 miles | Requires improvement — 24 Apr 2024 |
| Marpool Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Inadequate — 5 Nov 2023 |
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- 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).