# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (EX39 2EJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 EAST VIEW TERRACE, BIDEFORD, DEVON EX39 2EJ | | Price | £215,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 85 m² | | Last sold | £215,000 Sep 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 03/08/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £869/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,525 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£25) - 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/0476-2884-6282-2200-1675) ## Description A tasteful and well decorated end of terrace two bed cottage tucked away in the heart of the Town. Located roughly half way up Meddon Street and tucked away off the road whilst still being within a short walk from the town's amenities, High Street Shops and picturesque Quayside. Local schools are within walking distance and regular bus services commute from the town onto the nearby seaside resort of Westward Ho! (3 miles) with its long sandy beach and adjoining championship golf course. There is easy access to the North Devon Link Road (1 mile) and Barnstaple (10 miles) or the M5 Motorway connection just north of Tiverton (45 miles). SERVICES: All mains connected. Double glazed windows. COUNCIL TAX: Band A. DIRECTIONS: From Bideford Quay proceed along towards the old bridge. At the mini roundabout go straight across and follow the road. At the next mini roundabout turn up to the right into Torridge Hill, which in turn becomes Meddon Street, just over half way up there will be a left turning which is signposted East View Terrace, take this turning and the cottage will be found towards the end on your right hand side. The accommodation is at present arranged to provide (measurements are approximate):- uPVC double glazed or into: ENTRANCE HALL: Fitted door mat, radiator and stairs to first floor. LOUNGE/DINER: 6.84m x 4.01m max Contemporary log burner with slate hearth and wooden mantle. Two radiators, under-stairs recess and storage cupboard. Fitted carpet. KITCHEN: 3.60m x 2.34m Working surface incorporating one and a half bowl single drainer black textured sink unit, range cooker with 5 ring electric hob plus ovens under and extractor fan above. Tiled splash back. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer under. Cupboards and drawers with matching wall units, integrated slim line dish washer, uPVC double glazed door to outside. STAIRS & FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Hatch to loft space and fitted carpet. BATHROOM: 3.62m x 2.47m max Bath with shower over, low level dual flush WC, wash basin with counter and storage cupboards underneath. Extensively tiled splash back, tiled flooring, shaver point and two radiators. Airing cupboard housing Worcester boiler. BEDROOM ONE: 4.74m x 3.30m Radiator and fitted carpet. BEDROOM TWO: 3.72m x 3.10m max Radiator and fitted carpet. ATTIC ROOM: 4.5m x 4.65m Accessed via a pull down ladder. Power, light, two velux windows and fitted carpet. Potential to create a more permanent third bedroom/office by creating a new staircase/access. OUTSIDE: Pretty REAR GARDEN being a low maintenance yard with a mixture of stone chippings and patio currently decorated with colourful flowers and potted plant. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 EAST VIEW TERRACE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2EJ | £215,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced | | 4 EAST VIEW TERRACE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2EJ | £157,500 | 26/03/2021 | Terraced | | 4 EAST VIEW TERRACE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2EJ | £59,950 | 20/07/2000 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 68 MEDDON STREET, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2EW | £185,000 | 05/01/2026 | Terraced | | 7 VICTORIA GROVE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2DN | £195,000 | 16/12/2025 | Terraced | | 9 VICTORIA GROVE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2DN | £180,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced | | 2 KINGSLEY TERRACE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2BQ | £195,000 | 23/11/2023 | Terraced | | 15 DEVONSHIRE PARK, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 5HZ | £265,000 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced | | 7 SILVER STREET, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2DY | £265,000 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced | | 25 MEDDON STREET, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2EF | £212,000 | 06/10/2023 | Terraced | | 5 MEDDON STREET, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2EF | £262,000 | 02/10/2023 | Terraced | | 98 MEDDON STREET, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2EW | £208,750 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced | | 110 MEDDON STREET, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2EW | £225,000 | 08/12/2022 | Terraced | | 16 SILVER STREET, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2DY | £210,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced | | 123 CLOVELLY ROAD, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3BU | £265,000 | 22/11/2022 | Terraced | | 6 KINGSLEY TERRACE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2BQ | £202,000 | 01/11/2022 | Terraced | | 16 BUTTGARDEN STREET, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2AU | £330,000 | 14/10/2022 | Terraced | | 16 MARLAND TERRACE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3BZ | £190,000 | 14/10/2022 | Terraced | | 88 UNION CLOSE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3FE | £285,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced | | 86 MEDDON STREET, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2EW | £135,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced | | 7 TRAFALGAR PLACE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 3BJ | £215,000 | 14/09/2022 | Terraced | | 1 BILTON TERRACE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2BS | £211,750 | 13/09/2022 | Terraced | | 15 SILVER STREET, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2DY | £195,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 2 EAST VIEW TERRACE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2EJ | £201,000 | 16/12/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £201,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £221,575 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £241,382 (57 Terraced, EX39, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -10.9% ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Maisonette, Honestone St, EX39 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Maisonette, The Old Schoolhouse Apartments, EX39 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, High Street, EX39 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.2 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Bridge Street, EX39 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, High St, EX39 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, High Street, EX39 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Higher Gunstone, EX39 | £2,500/mo | 2 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Dividend Court, EX39 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,025/mo (8 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000 *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 £850/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-107/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.1% *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:** £2,529/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 3.2% - **10y growth:** 47.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Torridge; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.5% - **5y growth (index):** 11.2% - **10y growth (index):** 35% ## 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)