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12 FREELANDS CLOSE

EXMOUTH, DEVON EX8 4AE

3 beds 1,195 sq ft Listed 10 Sep 2013 (-4661d)

£314,950

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (EX8 4AE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 FREELANDS CLOSE, EXMOUTH, DEVON EX8 4AE |
| Price | £314,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 111 m² |
| Last sold | £314,950 Nov 2013 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 30/01/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £860/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,765

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£40)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7798-5053-7279-0047-7990)

## Description

**** **** UPVC double glazed front door with patterned glass giving access to:

**RECEPTION** **HALL:** **** With wood laminate flooring, radiator, coved ceiling, smoke detector, useful under stairs recess with light, coat rack and UPVC double glazed window.

**GROUND** **FLOOR** **CLOAKROOM/WC:** **** Fitted with a wash hand basin with tiled splash back, WC again with tiled splash back, UPVC double glazed internal window with patterned glass.

**** **** Glazed panelled door to:

**KITCHEN:** **11' 0" x 8' 8" (3.35m x 2.64m)** Fitted with a range of modern units with colour co-ordinated patterned working surfaces with inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over, cupboards, drawer units and space for dishwasher beneath, inset four ring electric hob with extractor hood over and drawer units beneath, built in oven with cupboards above and below, matching range of eye level cupboards with concealed lighting beneath, wall mounted gas boiler for hot water and central heating, attractive tiled surrounds, space for upright fridge-freezer, part tongue and groove wall to dado rail height, coved ceiling, wood laminate flooring, serving hatch to dining room, UPVC double glazed window to front elevation, opening to:

**UTILITY** **AREA:** **5' 0" x 4' 0" (1.52m x 1.22m)** With matching worktop with cupboards, drawer units and plumbing for automatic washing machine beneath, eye level cupboards over, wood laminate flooring, UPVC double glazed window with patterned glass with door to one side giving access to front garden.

**'L'** **SHAPED** **LOUNGE** **AND** **SITTING** **ROOM:** **22' 0" x 14' 11" (6.71m x 4.55m)** narrowing to 9' 3" (2.82m). Overall measurement. A bright, spacious room comprising of:

**LOUNGE** **AREA:** **14' 11" x 12' 3" (4.55m x 3.73m)** measurement into wall recess. With UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and UPVC double glazed double doors opening onto the rear garden, attractive wooden fire surround housing living flame coal effect electric fire standing on hearth with matching inset, wall recess fitted with shelving, coved ceiling, television point, telephone point.

**SITTING** **ROOM:** **9' 11" x 9' 3" (3.02m x 2.82m)** With UPVC double glazed window overlooking the side garden, with radiator and coved ceiling.

**** **** From the sitting room, door to:

**DINING** **ROOM:** **15' 9" x 10' 11" (4.8m x 3.33m)** A bright triple aspect room with UPVC double glazed windows to front, rear and side elevations, radiator, coved ceiling, telephone point.

**** **** From the reception hall, a turning staircase rises to:

**FIRST** **FLOOR** **GALLERY** **STYLE** **LANDING:** **** With UPVC double glazed window to side elevation, access via loft ladder to roof space, coved ceiling, timer control for hot water and central heating, airing cupboard with water cylinder and slatted shelving.

**BEDROOM** **ONE:** **15' 6" x 12' 0" (4.72m x 3.66m)** A fine dual aspect master bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows to side and rear elevations, television point, radiator, built in wardrobe with clothes hanging rail and shelf over, coved ceiling.

**BEDROOM** **TWO:** **15' 0" x 9' 11" (4.57m x 3.02m)** A bright dual aspect room with UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side elevations, radiator, coved ceiling, built in wardrobe with clothes hanging rail and shelving.

**BEDROOM** **THREE:** **9' 3" x 9' 0" (2.82m x 2.74m)** With UPVC double glazed window to side elevation, radiator, built in wardrobe with clothes hanging rail and slatted shelving over.

**BATHROOM/WC:** **** Fitted with a modern suite comprising bath with shower unit over, folding shower splash screen, pedestal wash hand basin, WC with dual push button flush, radiator, UPVC double glazed window with patterned glass, attractive extensively tiled walls, radiator, shaver socket.

**OUTSIDE:** **** The property is located in a highly sought after cul-de-sac off of Drakes Avenue, and is approached via a brick pillared entrance to a good size driveway providing off road parking for numerous cars leading to a:

**SINGLE** **GARAGE:** **** With courtesy lighting over, up and over door, power and light connected.

**** **** The front garden is laid to lawn with large flower and shrubs, outside cold water tap. Wrought iron gate between the single garage and the house gives access to the rear garden which is extensively laid to lawn, again with large well stocked flower and shrub beds and patio area. The lawned garden extends around to the side of the property with raised concrete sun terrace, further flower beds and gives access back around to the front of the property.

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 FREELANDS CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AE | £314,950 | 15/11/2013 | Detached |
| 12 FREELANDS CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AE | £138,000 | 24/02/2000 | 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 DRAKES AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AB | £817,000 | 30/10/2025 | Detached |
| 12 NEWLANDS AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AX | £399,950 | 30/08/2023 | Detached |
| 33 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA | £425,000 | 04/07/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 FREELANDS CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AE | £420,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| 45 MASEY ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AR | £290,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached |
| 117 BRADHAM LANE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AJ | £490,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached |
| 31 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA | £575,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 25 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA | £550,000 | 23/11/2022 | Detached |
| 29 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA | £530,000 | 23/11/2022 | Detached |
| 27 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA | £550,000 | 23/11/2022 | Detached |
| 34 DENMARK ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AP | £270,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached |
| 50 RICHMOND ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2NA | £695,000 | 31/10/2022 | Detached |
| 42 DENMARK ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AP | £232,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 11 DRAKES AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AB | £935,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached |
| 2 NEWLANDS AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AX | £407,773 | 21/07/2022 | Detached |
| 10 HOLLAND ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AT | £440,000 | 13/07/2022 | Detached |
| 23 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA | £615,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| 131 SALTERTON ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2NP | £611,000 | 30/05/2022 | Detached |
| 21 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA | £590,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |
| 19 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA | £570,000 | 10/05/2022 | Detached |
| 17 AVONDALE ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2NQ | £535,000 | 11/04/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £420,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £526,386 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £501,228 (36 Detached, EX8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -37.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Devon). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £873/mo
- **Realistic:** £970/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,067/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Taunton & West Somerset (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £848/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,000

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,837/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 3%
- **10y growth:** 41.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East Devon; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 40.5%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

111 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£314,950 Nov 2013

Price per m²

£2,837/m²

Local average

£501,228 (-37.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,650 of 33,755)

Street crime

63 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

A Most Attractive Detached Older Style House Located In A Highly Sought After Cul-De-Sac
Bright Well Presented Accommodation
UPVC Double Glazed Windows Gas Central Heating
Reception Hall Ground Floor Cloakroom/WC
Modern Kitchen With Utility Area Off
'L' Shaped Lounge And Sitting Room Separate Dining Room
Three First Floor Double Bedrooms
Modern Bathroom Suite
Ample Driveway Parking Single Garage
Attractive Front Side And Rear Gardens

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

** UPVC double glazed front door with patterned glass giving access to:

RECEPTION HALL: With wood laminate flooring, radiator, coved ceiling, smoke detector, useful under stairs recess with light, coat rack and UPVC double glazed window.

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM/WC: Fitted with a wash hand basin with tiled splash back, WC again with tiled splash back, UPVC double glazed internal window with patterned glass.

Glazed panelled door to:

KITCHEN: 11' 0" x 8' 8" (3.35m x 2.64m) Fitted with a range of modern units with colour co-ordinated patterned working surfaces with inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over, cupboards, drawer units and space for dishwasher beneath, inset four ring electric hob with extractor hood over and drawer units beneath, built in oven with cupboards above and below, matching range of eye level cupboards with concealed lighting beneath, wall mounted gas boiler for hot water and central heating, attractive tiled surrounds, space for upright fridge-freezer, part tongue and groove wall to dado rail height, coved ceiling, wood laminate flooring, serving hatch to dining room, UPVC double glazed window to front elevation, opening to:

UTILITY AREA: 5' 0" x 4' 0" (1.52m x 1.22m) With matching worktop with cupboards, drawer units and plumbing for automatic washing machine beneath, eye level cupboards over, wood laminate flooring, UPVC double glazed window with patterned glass with door to one side giving access to front garden.

'L' SHAPED LOUNGE AND SITTING ROOM: 22' 0" x 14' 11" (6.71m x 4.55m) narrowing to 9' 3" (2.82m). Overall measurement. A bright, spacious room comprising of:

LOUNGE AREA: 14' 11" x 12' 3" (4.55m x 3.73m) measurement into wall recess. With UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and UPVC double glazed double doors opening onto the rear garden, attractive wooden fire surround housing living flame coal effect electric fire standing on hearth with matching inset, wall recess fitted with shelving, coved ceiling, television point, telephone point.

SITTING ROOM: 9' 11" x 9' 3" (3.02m x 2.82m) With UPVC double glazed window overlooking the side garden, with radiator and coved ceiling.

From the sitting room, door to:

DINING ROOM: 15' 9" x 10' 11" (4.8m x 3.33m) A bright triple aspect room with UPVC double glazed windows to front, rear and side elevations, radiator, coved ceiling, telephone point.

From the reception hall, a turning staircase rises to:

FIRST FLOOR GALLERY STYLE LANDING: With UPVC double glazed window to side elevation, access via loft ladder to roof space, coved ceiling, timer control for hot water and central heating, airing cupboard with water cylinder and slatted shelving.

BEDROOM ONE: 15' 6" x 12' 0" (4.72m x 3.66m) A fine dual aspect master bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows to side and rear elevations, television point, radiator, built in wardrobe with clothes hanging rail and shelf over, coved ceiling.

BEDROOM TWO: 15' 0" x 9' 11" (4.57m x 3.02m) A bright dual aspect room with UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side elevations, radiator, coved ceiling, built in wardrobe with clothes hanging rail and shelving.

BEDROOM THREE: 9' 3" x 9' 0" (2.82m x 2.74m) With UPVC double glazed window to side elevation, radiator, built in wardrobe with clothes hanging rail and slatted shelving over.

BATHROOM/WC: Fitted with a modern suite comprising bath with shower unit over, folding shower splash screen, pedestal wash hand basin, WC with dual push button flush, radiator, UPVC double glazed window with patterned glass, attractive extensively tiled walls, radiator, shaver socket.

OUTSIDE: The property is located in a highly sought after cul-de-sac off of Drakes Avenue, and is approached via a brick pillared entrance to a good size driveway providing off road parking for numerous cars leading to a:

SINGLE GARAGE: With courtesy lighting over, up and over door, power and light connected.

** The front garden is laid to lawn with large flower and shrubs, outside cold water tap. Wrought iron gate between the single garage and the house gives access to the rear garden which is extensively laid to lawn, again with large well stocked flower and shrub beds and patio area. The lawned garden extends around to the side of the property with raised concrete sun terrace, further flower beds and gives access back around to the front of the property.

Listed by

Exmouth

Pennys

Reference: 28104300

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 30/01/2023. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 31/01/2013

Expiry date: 30/01/2023 (expired)

Current heating cost: £860/year

Potential heating cost: £592/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,765

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

128% since 2000

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	15/11/2013 (12 years ago)	£314,950	+128.2%
Sold	24/02/2000 (26 years ago)	£138,000	—

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
7 DRAKES AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AB	£817,000	30/10/2025	Detached
12 NEWLANDS AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AX	£399,950	30/08/2023	Detached
33 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA	£425,000	04/07/2023	Detached
Same street 7 FREELANDS CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AE	£420,000	28/04/2023	Detached
45 MASEY ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AR	£290,000	20/12/2022	Detached
117 BRADHAM LANE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AJ	£490,000	20/12/2022	Detached
31 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA	£575,000	16/12/2022	Detached
25 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA	£550,000	23/11/2022	Detached
29 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA	£530,000	23/11/2022	Detached
27 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA	£550,000	23/11/2022	Detached
34 DENMARK ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AP	£270,000	08/11/2022	Detached
50 RICHMOND ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2NA	£695,000	31/10/2022	Detached
42 DENMARK ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AP	£232,000	28/10/2022	Detached
11 DRAKES AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AB	£935,000	20/10/2022	Detached
2 NEWLANDS AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AX	£407,773	21/07/2022	Detached
10 HOLLAND ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4AT	£440,000	13/07/2022	Detached
23 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA	£615,000	01/07/2022	Detached
131 SALTERTON ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2NP	£611,000	30/05/2022	Detached
21 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA	£590,000	27/05/2022	Detached
19 FLORA CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4FA	£570,000	10/05/2022	Detached
17 AVONDALE ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2NQ	£535,000	11/04/2022	Detached

Street average: £420,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £526,386 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 3%

10y growth 41.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Devon. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.6%

5y (index) 17.4%

10y (index) 40.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for East Devon. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £873/mo

Realistic £970/mo

Optimistic £1,067/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Devon.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Taunton & West Somerset: £848/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Bradham Court	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Bradham Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.2 miles
Shop	Derek Adams Garage	0.3 miles
Train station	Exmouth	1.2 miles
Train station	Lympstone Village	2.3 miles
Hospital	Dawlish Community Hospital	4.9 miles
Hospital	Sidmouth Victoria Hospital	7.6 miles
University	Engineering Department University of Exeter	7.9 miles
University	St Luke's Campus	8.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	35
Criminal damage and arson	9
Anti-social behaviour	7
Other crime	4
Drugs	2
Public order	2
Other theft	1
Possession of weapons	1
Shoplifting	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	63

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
Marpool Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Inadequate — 5 Nov 2023
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 23 Jun 2024
Bassetts Farm Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 14 Jul 2024
Littleham Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Inadequate — 12 Sep 2023
Exmouth Community College	Secondary	0.7 miles	Requires improvement — 24 Apr 2024

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.31%

Max investor price (0.8%) £121,250

Target investor price (1%) £97,000

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).