Bracken Tor
LAUNCESTON ROAD, OKEHAMPTON, BRIDESTOWE, DEVON EX20 4EQ
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
86 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£264,000 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£3,233/m²
Local average
£257,971 (+7.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (12,854 of 33,755)
Street crime
2 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)
Key features
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
- Excellent family home
- Sought -After Village
- Close level access to amenities
- Views of Dartmoor and Countryside
- Three Bedrooms- EnSuite
- Kitchen/Dining Room
- Westerly Facing Rear Garden
- Outside Office/Workshop
- Viewing Essential
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
An excellent semi-detached house, situated in the sought after Dartmoor village of Bridestowe, within close, level proximity of the village amenities. Three Bedrooms (en suite to main bedroom); Family Bathroom and Cloakroom. Kitchen/Dining Room; Spacious Sitting Room. Westerly facing Rear Garden. Outside Office/Workshop with power and lighting.
Off Road Parking for Two Cars.
Viewing Essential.
SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
The property is located on the edge of a residential development in the heart of the sought after Devon village of Bridestowe. Bridestowe is a pretty West Country village situated at the head of the Lew Valley at the north western foothills of the Dartmoor National Park and surrounded by some of Devon's finest countryside. The village centre incorporates a well patronised general store, public house, church and primary school.
The A30 dual carriageway to Exeter and the M5 is approximately 5 minutes from the property and the open moorland of the Dartmoor National Park begins just a mile from the village.
Okehampton lies on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park. It is approximately 30 miles from both the north and south Devon coasts. There are superb local beauty spots where one may enjoy walking, riding, mountain biking and fishing. The shopping area contains a bank and supermarkets, including Waitrose as well as many interesting locally owned shops. Primary and secondary education is well catered for in the local schools. The recreation ground and park contains, amongst other things, a leisure centre with indoor heated swimming pool, a gymnasium, sports hall, dance studio and cafe. Most sports are available including 18 hole golf course, squash courts, bowls club, indoor rifle range and thriving rugby and soccer clubs. There is an hourly train service to Exeter Central and Exeter St David’s.
A well -presented semi-detached house, constructed by Midas Homes in 2010. The accommodation, which is spacious and light briefly comprises of entrance hall; cloakroom; sitting room; kitchen/dining room with double doors accessing the rear garden. To the first floor are three bedrooms, with the main bedroom having an e-nsuite shower room and built in wardrobes. There is also a family bathroom. There is full double glazing and oil-fired central heating.
The rear garden is of a westerly orientation, enclosed and mainly laid to lawn. Within the garden is an excellent outbuilding which is insulated with power and lighting connected. This building offers a variety of uses including a work from home office or a workshop/store.
There is paved walkway from the rear garden, which leads to an off-road parking area, where the property has TWO OFF-ROAD PARKING SPACES.
We are delighted to be appointed as sole agents for the sale of this excellent property and viewing is highly recommended. NO ONWARD CHAIN.
ACCOMMODATION
Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances, or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by u .s. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves. The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes is as follows:
Level entrance to part glazed front door with outside light leading to:
HALL Telephone point; radiator; doors to:
CLOAKROOM Window to front elevation; low level WC; pedestal wash hand basin; electric fusebox; radiator.
SITTING ROOM A lovely dual aspect room, with window to front and side elevation; open plan stairs to first floor landing; aerial point; telephone point; two radiators. Door to:
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM An excellent family-style kitchen/dining room with window and double doors to rear elevation. A modern range of floor and wall mounted modern kitchen units and drawers with roll top work surfaces; eye level electric double oven; electric hob and extractor hood over; one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Appliance space for washing machine/dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Door to understairs storage cupboard; radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Hatch to loft space; smoke alarm; door to airing cupboard
and further doors to:-
BEDROOM ONE Window to front elevation with part views of Dartmoor; fitted wardrobe; radiator; door to:
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Window to front elevation; low level WC; pedestal wash hand basin; fully tiled shower cubicle with Mira electric shower and folding glass shower screen; extractor fan; shaver socket; heated towel rail.
BATHROOM
Obscure glazed window to side elevation; modern white bathroom suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, panel enclosed bath with mixer tap; wall mirror; shaver socket; extractor fan; radiator.
BEDROOM TWO Window to rear elevation with part rural views; radiator.
BEDROOM THREE Window to rear elevation with part rural views; radiator.
OUTSIDE BUILDING: OFFICE/WORKSHOP/STORE (2.9m x 2.4m max.)
A purpose built insulated building with double glazed doors and window. Power and lighting connected. Offering a range of potential uses.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage.
OUTGOINGS
The property is in band C for Council Tax purposes (West Devon Borough Council)
There is a £19 per month management fee payable for the upkeep of communal areas. Further details on request.
Strictly by appointment with Mansbridge Balment Okehampton office on .
DIRECTIONS
From our offices in Okehampton proceed out of the town in a westerly direction via New Road and Tavistock Road. After approximately 2.5 miles take the slip road onto the dual carriageway. Continue before taking the next exit signposted A386 Tavistock. At the bottom of the slip road turn right and almost immediately turn left signposted Bridestowe. Follow this road for approximately 2 miles turning left into the village of Bridestowe. Proceed into the heart of the village and on passing the Post Office Stores turn immediately right into Launceston Road. Continue for approximately 100 yards where the property can be located on the right hand side.
Listed by
Okehampton
Mansbridge Balment (Okehampton) Ltd
Reference: 169636400
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 06/02/2025
Expiry date: 05/02/2035
Current heating cost: £423/year
Potential heating cost: £425/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location is outside the imported HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygons.
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Price history
43% since 2010
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 27/03/2026 (5 months ago) | £264,000 | +40.8% |
| Sold | 21/08/2017 (9 years ago) | £187,500 | +1.4% |
| Sold | 21/05/2010 (16 years ago) | £185,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 TOWN MEADOW, BRIDESTOWE, OKEHAMPTON, WEST DEVON, DEVON, EX20 4BR | £282,500 | 13/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 BRID CLOSE, BRIDESTOWE, OKEHAMPTON, WEST DEVON, DEVON, EX20 4EJ | £210,000 | 19/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 TOWN MEADOW, BRIDESTOWE, OKEHAMPTON, WEST DEVON, DEVON, EX20 4BR | £265,000 | 26/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 13 TOWN MEADOW, BRIDESTOWE, OKEHAMPTON, WEST DEVON, DEVON, EX20 4BR | £262,000 | 28/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
Area average: £254,875 (4 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Devon. Series: Semi-detached. As of June 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for West Devon. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Devon.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Exeter: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Launceston Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Riverside Stores & Post Office | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Lydford Gorge (NT) | 2.9 miles |
| Train station | Okehampton | 6.0 miles |
| Hospital | Okehampton Community Hospital | 6.4 miles |
| Train station | Okehampton Interchange | 7.2 miles |
| Hospital | Tavistock Hospital | 9.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total incidents | 2 |
Within 1 mile during Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridestowe Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 20 Jun 2022 |
| Lydford Primary School | Primary | 2.5 miles | Good — 19 Nov 2023 |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Primary | 2.9 miles | Good — 6 Feb 2014 |
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