# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (EX20 4EQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | BRACKEN TOR, LAUNCESTON ROAD, OKEHAMPTON, BRIDESTOWE, DEVON EX20 4EQ | | Price | £278,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £264,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 05/02/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £423/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - 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/0330-2746-4420-2505-5661) ## Description ***NO ONWARD CHAIN***MOTIVATED SELLERS*** NEW TO MARKET*** 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. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/169636400/2256949) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/169636400/2256950) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/169636400/2256951) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/169636400/2256952) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/169636400/2256953) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/169636400/2256954) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/169636400/2256955) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/169636400/2256956) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/169636400/2256957) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/169636400/2256958) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/169636400/2256959) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/169636400/2256960) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/169636400/2256961) - Picture No. 18 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/169636400/2256962) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/169636400/2256963) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | BRACKEN TOR LAUNCESTON ROAD, BRIDESTOWE, OKEHAMPTON, WEST DEVON, DEVON, EX20 4EQ | £264,000 | 27/03/2026 | Semi-detached | | BRACKEN TOR LAUNCESTON ROAD, BRIDESTOWE, OKEHAMPTON, WEST DEVON, DEVON, EX20 4EQ | £187,500 | 21/08/2017 | Semi-detached | | BRACKEN TOR LAUNCESTON ROAD, BRIDESTOWE, OKEHAMPTON, WEST DEVON, DEVON, EX20 4EQ | £185,000 | 21/05/2010 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £257,971 (21 Semi-detached, EX20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +7.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Devon). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £756/mo - **Realistic:** £840/mo - **Optimistic:** £924/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Exeter (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £105,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £84,000 *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:** £3,233/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 1.9% - **10y growth:** 34.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for West Devon; Semi-detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.2% - **5y growth (index):** 13.2% - **10y growth (index):** 37.3% ## 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)