# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (EX39 5JF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 52 DEVONSHIRE PARK, BIDEFORD, DEVON EX39 5JF | | Price | £215,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Floor area | 86 m² | | Last sold | £214,000 Dec 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 08/10/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £924/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,100 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - 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/2170-8130-4040-7090-1401) ## Description Welcome to 52 Devonshire Park — a well-proportioned three-bedroom semi-detached home, ideally located close to Bideford town centre. Offering off-street parking and convenient access to local amenities and schools, this property presents an excellent opportunity for a growing family. With plenty of potential to personalise and make it your own, this house is ready to become your next home. Steps lead up from the roadside to the main entrance, where a small storm porch welcomes you to the property. The front door opens into a central hallway, providing access to the main living areas. The lounge, situated at the front of the house, offers generous space for sizeable furniture and is bathed in natural light thanks to a large front-facing window. From here, enjoy far-reaching views of the river and surrounding countryside — a perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining Continuing through the hallway towards the rear of the property, you enter a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and conservatory area. This versatile space is thoughtfully designed to accommodate modern family living. The dining/conservatory area offers excellent flexibility — whether it's a family dining table, additional lounge seating, or even a home office setup, this space can be adapted to suit your needs. Large windows and doors overlook the rear garden, creating a light-filled environment with direct access to the garden and side of the home From the dining area, you step into the kitchen, which features a sleek, modern design with gloss-finished eye-level and base units. There's ample cupboard space, along with room for a free-standing cooker and additional appliances, making it both practical and stylish for everyday cooking needs. A rear-facing window offers views over the garden, allowing natural light to brighten the space To the first floor, the property offers two generously sized double bedrooms, one overlooking the rear garden and the other enjoying elevated views to the front — including far-reaching river and countryside vistas. The third bedroom is a comfortable single, also positioned at the front of the property with similar scenic outlooks. The family bathroom is fitted with a WC, hand wash basin, and a corner bath with a shower over ideal for both quick morning routines and relaxing evening soaks. Outside, the enclosed rear garden is arranged over two levels, providing a mix of paved patio areas perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply unwinding in the fresh air. There is also convenient access to the side of the home. Directions- From Bideford Quay, proceed towards Torrington and at the first mini roundabout go straight across and at the next roundabout take the first exit towards Torrington on the A386. Take the first right into Ford Rise and follow the road into Devonshire Park, continue along until you see number 52 on your left- hand side clearly displayed by a Webbers For Sale Board. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/163443653/731843) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/163443653/731844) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/163443653/731845) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/163443653/731846) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/163443653/731847) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/163443653/731848) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/163443653/731849) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/163443653/731850) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/163443653/731851) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/163443653/731852) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/163443653/731853) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/163443653/731856) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/163443653/731857) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/163443653/731859) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/163443653/731860) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/163443653/731861) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/163443653/731862) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/163443653/731865) - Picture No. 26 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/163443653/731866) - Picture No. 27 - ![Picture No. 28](/listings/photos/163443653/731870) - Picture No. 28 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/163443653/731871) - Picture No. 29 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/163443653/731877) - Picture No. 25 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/163443653/731878) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/163443653/731881) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 52 DEVONSHIRE PARK, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 5JF | £214,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 52 DEVONSHIRE PARK, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 5JF | £100,000 | 02/08/2018 | Semi-detached | | 52 DEVONSHIRE PARK, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 5JF | £152,000 | 05/12/2014 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 99 DEVONSHIRE PARK, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 5JF | £250,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 26 SOLOMAN DRIVE, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 5XS | £250,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 42 MEDDON STREET, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 2EQ | £170,000 | 19/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 63 DEVONSHIRE PARK, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 5HZ | £225,000 | 16/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 66 DEVONSHIRE PARK, BIDEFORD, TORRIDGE, DEVON, EX39 5JF | £245,000 | 13/12/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £247,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £215,000 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £287,604 (29 Semi-detached, EX39, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -25.2% ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Terraced House, Meddon Street, EX39 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)** ## 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:** £2,500/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 2% - **10y growth:** 28.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Torridge; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.5% - **5y growth (index):** 17.5% - **10y growth (index):** 38.4% ## 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)