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THE BIGHT, SOUTH TOWN, DARTMOUTH, DEVON TQ6 9BX

3 beds 1 baths 1,076 sq ft Listed 30 Jun 2018 (-2918d)

£595,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (TQ6 9BX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1, THE BIGHT, SOUTH TOWN, DARTMOUTH, DEVON TQ6 9BX |
| Price | £595,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 100 m² |
| Last sold | £590,000 Oct 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 20/06/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £685/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,550

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£50)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8328-7826-5700-2879-0922)

## Description

1 The  Bight is set in an elevated position a short walk from the town centre.  The property has a good sized kitchen/dining room which opens out to a decked patio with wonderful views of the river Dart.  The master bedroom is situated on the ground floor with a large bay window with window seat from which to enjoy the views of the river.  There are two further double bedrooms on the first floor together with a sitting room with bay window and amazing views across the river and out to sea.  A family shower room completes the accommodation.  There are terraces to the front and rear of the property with good space for outdoor entertaining.

**Money Laundering Regulations**

Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and assist with the smooth progression of the sale.

## Property Photos

- ![Main](/listings/photos/74249036/739106) - Main
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/74249036/739107) - Sitting Room
- ![Kithen](/listings/photos/74249036/739108) - Kithen
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/74249036/739110) - Dining Area
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/74249036/739113) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/74249036/739116) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/74249036/739117) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/74249036/739118) - Bedroom
- ![View](/listings/photos/74249036/739119) - View
- ![1 The Bight](/listings/photos/74249036/739122) - 1 The Bight

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/74249036/739124) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/74249036/739128) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE BIGHT 1 SOUTH TOWN, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9BX | £590,000 | 16/10/2018 | Semi-detached |
| THE BIGHT 1 SOUTH TOWN, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9BX | £347,500 | 08/04/2005 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| ST PETROX NORTH SOUTH TOWN, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9BX | £575,000 | 12/01/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 48 ABOVE TOWN, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9RG | £275,000 | 04/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 22 ABOVE TOWN, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9RG | £582,500 | 01/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| HOMESTONE SOUTH TOWN, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9BU | £3,050,000 | 11/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 20 SOUTH TOWN, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9BX | £825,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 30 ABOVE TOWN, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9RG | £535,000 | 13/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £973,750 (6 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £549,583 (6 Semi-detached, TQ6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +8.3%

## 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 South Devon (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £838/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Flat, Higherside, TQ6 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Foss Street, TQ6 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.36 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Victoria Road, TQ6 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.54 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dartmouth, TQ6 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Reservoir Terrace, TQ6 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Summercross Gardens, TQ6 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Summercross Gardens, TQ6 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Norton View, TQ6 | £1,395/mo | 3 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,249/mo (8 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £165,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £132,500

*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 £1,325/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 37.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,176/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -8.2%

*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:** £5,950/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 5.4%
- **10y growth:** 185.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for South Hams; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -6.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 3.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 17.9%

## 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)

Main Sitting Room Kithen Dining Area Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom View 1 The Bight

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

100 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£590,000 Oct 2018

Price per m²

£5,950/m²

Local average

£549,583 (+8.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,619 of 33,755)

Street crime

28 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Amazing River Views
Beautifully Decorated
Large bay windows
In the Centre of Dartmouth
Balcony
3 Double Bedrooms

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Dartmouth is a beautiful waterside town, particularly well known as a sailing centre with excellent facilities for yachtsmen and its famous annual Royal Regatta. The town provides a good range of shops, restaurants and galleries and is surrounded by stunning countryside and a short drive from some of the most beautiful beaches in the area. There are several excellent golf courses within easy reach and railway links to London, Paddington, can be made locally at Totnes, about 13 miles to the north. Access to the A38 Devon Expressway at Buckfastleigh is about 19 miles away.

1 The Bight is set in an elevated position a short walk from the town centre. The property has a good sized kitchen/dining room which opens out to a decked patio with wonderful views of the river Dart. The master bedroom is situated on the ground floor with a large bay window with window seat from which to enjoy the views of the river. There are two further double bedrooms on the first floor together with a sitting room with bay window and amazing views across the river and out to sea. A family shower room completes the accommodation. There are terraces to the front and rear of the property with good space for outdoor entertaining.

Money Laundering Regulations
Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and assist with the smooth progression of the sale.

Listed by

Dartmouth

Marchand Petit

Reference: 74249036

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 21/06/2018

Expiry date: 20/06/2028

Current heating cost: £685/year

Potential heating cost: £494/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,550

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

70% since 2005

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	16/10/2018 (7 years ago)	£590,000	+69.8%
Sold	08/04/2005 (21 years ago)	£347,500	—

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
ST PETROX NORTH SOUTH TOWN, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9BX	£575,000	12/01/2024	Semi-detached
48 ABOVE TOWN, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9RG	£275,000	04/12/2023	Semi-detached
22 ABOVE TOWN, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9RG	£582,500	01/06/2022	Semi-detached
HOMESTONE SOUTH TOWN, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9BU	£3,050,000	11/10/2021	Semi-detached
20 SOUTH TOWN, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9BX	£825,000	24/09/2021	Semi-detached
30 ABOVE TOWN, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9RG	£535,000	13/09/2021	Semi-detached

Area average: £973,750 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 5.4%

10y growth 185.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Hams. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -6.1%

5y (index) 3.3%

10y (index) 17.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for South Hams. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £900/mo

Realistic £1,000/mo

Optimistic £1,100/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Hams.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Devon: £838/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TQ6 9BX

Address

18 Southtown

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Hospital	Dartmouth and Kingswear Hospital	0.2 miles
Train station	Kingswear	0.3 miles
Shop	Freddie's Barbers	0.3 miles
Bus stop	Dartmouth Pontoon	0.3 miles
Shop	Mark Lobb Fish & Game	0.4 miles
Bus stop	Bowling Green	0.4 miles
Train station	Greenway Halt	2.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	20
Anti-social behaviour	3
Other theft	2
Burglary	1
Criminal damage and arson	1
Public order	1
Total incidents	28

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
Dartmouth Academy	Other	0.8 miles	Good — 14 Jun 2023
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 10 Feb 2010
Stoke Fleming Community Primary School	Primary	1.9 miles	Good — 26 May 2022
Galmpton Church of England Primary School	Primary	3.3 miles	Outstanding — 20 May 2024
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy	Secondary	3.5 miles	Good — 4 Dec 2022

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
3 Bed Flat, Higherside, TQ6	£950/mo	3	0.24 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Foss Street, TQ6	£1,300/mo	3	0.36 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Victoria Road, TQ6	£1,100/mo	3	0.54 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dartmouth, TQ6	£1,350/mo	3	0.63 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Reservoir Terrace, TQ6	£1,200/mo	3	0.7 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Summercross Gardens, TQ6	£1,350/mo	3	1.06 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Summercross Gardens, TQ6	£1,350/mo	3	1.06 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Norton View, TQ6	£1,395/mo	3	1.06 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,249/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.22%

Max investor price (0.8%) £165,625

Target investor price (1%) £132,500

Gross yield 2.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 37.4×

Monthly cashflow £-1,176/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -8.2%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).