# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (EX8 4QQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 30 HILL DRIVE, EXMOUTH, DEVON EX8 4QQ | | Price | £450,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 126 m² | | Last sold | £430,000 Nov 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 18/01/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,836/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - A3 (£1,500 - £2,700) - B (£500 - £1,500) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - G (£350 - £450) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9319-3033-1209-6824-5200) ## Description **An extended detached chalet bungalow in a quiet cul-de-sac location 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 ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060828) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060829) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060830) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060835) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060840) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060848) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060857) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060864) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060867) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060870) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060872) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060876) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060880) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060884) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060888) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060893) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060898) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/151081058/1060904) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/151081058/1060910) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/151081058/1060911) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 30 HILL DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4QQ | £430,000 | 28/11/2024 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £506,539 (42 Detached, EX8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -11.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Devon). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £876/mo - **Realistic:** £973/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,070/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Taunton & West Somerset (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/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 Detached House, Exeter Road, EX8 | £1,650/mo | 4 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Detached House, Birch Road, EX8 | £2,800/mo | 4 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed End Terrace, The Strand, EX8 | £1,850/mo | 4 | 1.13 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,100/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £231,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £185,000 *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 £1,850/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-132/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.2% *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:** £3,571/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 15.8% - **10y growth:** 24.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Devon; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 17.8% - **10y growth (index):** 42% ## 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)