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55 LONSDALE ROAD

EXETER, DEVON EX1 3DP

2 beds 62 m² Listed 18 Mar 2016 (-3753d)

£250,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

62 m²

Last sold

£260,000 Jun 2016

Local average

£412,820 (-39.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,589 of 33,755)

Street crime

301 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • OCCUPYING A HIGHLY DESIRABLE RESIDENTIAL LOCATION CONVENIENT TO LOCAL AMENITIES AND HEAVITREE PARK
  • RECENTLY RENOVATED AND MODERNISED TO A PARTICULARLY HIGH STANDARD
  • PRESENTED IN SUPERB DECORATIVE ORDER THROUGHOUT
  • SPACIOUS LOUNGE/DINING ROOM
  • MODERN FITTED KITCHEN
  • MODERN SHOWER ROOM
  • GAS CENTRAL HEATING AND UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING
  • ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN
  • PRIVATE GRAVELLED DRIVEWAY
  • GARAGE

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

An opportunity to acquire a fabulous detached bungalow. Occupying a highly desirable residential location convenient to local amenities and Heavitree park. Recently renovated and modernised to a particularly high standard. Presented in superb decorative order throughout. Two bedrooms. Reception hall. Spacious lounge/dining room. Modern fitted kitchen. Modern shower room. Gas central heating. uPVC double glazing. Enclosed rear garden. Private gravelled driveway. Garage. Popular cul-de-sac location. Viewing highly recommended.



ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL COMPRISES (All dimensions approximate)

Attractive front door, with inset obscure double glazed glass panels and matching obscure uPVC double glazed side panel, leads to:

RECEPTION HALL
Engineered Oak flooring. Radiator. Cloak hanging space. Cupboard housing electric meter and consumer unit. Upright linen/storage cupboard with electric bar heater and fitted shelving, also housing boiler serving central heating and hot water supply. Smoke alarm. Inset LED spotlights to ceiling. Access to roof space. Door to:

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM
20'4" (6.20m) x 11'5" (3.48m). A spacious light and airy room with radiator. Fitted carpet. Fireplace recess with slate hearth and connection for electric fire. Television aerial point. uPVC double glazed window to side aspect. Large uPVC double glazed picture window to front aspect with outlook over front garden.

From reception hall, door to:

KITCHEN
10'10" (3.30m) x 10'0" (3.05m). A refitted modern kitchen comprising an extensive range of white gloss fronted base, drawer and eye level units with concealed lighting. Granite effect roll edge work surfaces with glass tiled splashback. 1� bowl sink unit with single drainer and modern style mixer tap. Fitted NEFF oven. Four ring electric hob with coloured glass tiled splashback and NEFF filter/extractor hood over. Space for upright fridge freezer. Integrated slimline dishwasher. Plumbing and space for washing machine. Engineered Oak flooring. Radiator. Heat alarm. Inset LED spotlights to ceiling. uPVC double glazed window to side aspect. uPVC double glazed door providing access to side elevation.

From reception hall, door to:

BEDROOM 1
12'4" (3.76m) x 9'2" (2.79m) excluding wardrobe space and door recess. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Television aerial point. Built in double wardrobe with storage cupboard above. uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect with outlook over rear garden.

From reception hall, door to:

BEDROOM 2
9'4" (2.84m) x 9'0" (2.74m). Engineered Oak flooring. Radiator. Television aerial point. Built in double wardrobe with storage cupboard above. uPVC double glazed double opening doors, with matching panel and small opening window, providing access and outlook to rear garden.

From reception hall, door to:

SHOWER ROOM
A refitted luxury modern matching white suite comprising full length tiled shower cubicle, incorporating drying area, with overhead shower, separate shower attachment and glass shower screen. Fully tiled to shower area. Wash hand basin with modern style mixer tap. Close coupled WC. Decorative tiled floor. Heated ladder towel rail. Extractor fan. Inset LED spotlights to ceiling. Obscure uPVC double glazed window to side aspect.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a pillared entrance with a gravelled hardstanding for one vehicle. Raised area of garden laid to decorative paving and well stocked shrub borders stocked with a variety of maturing shrubs, plants and trees. A dividing pathway leads to the side elevation with access to the front door. The pathway continues to a timber gate which provides access to the rear garden, which is a particular feature of the property, providing a high degree of privacy whilst consisting of a paved patio and two raised level areas of lawned garden. Flower/shrub borders. Further paved patio. Enclosed by timber panelled fencing to all sides. Brick built storage shed. Pathway extends to the left side elevation with water tap and access to kitchen door. The property in question also benefits from a nearby private garage.

TENURE
FREEHOLD

AGENTS NOTE
The information given in these particulars is intended to help you decide whether you wish to view this property and to avoid wasting your time in viewing unsuitable properties. We have tried to make sure that these particulars are accurate, but to a large extent we have to rely on what the seller tells us about the property. We do not check every single piece of information ourselves as the cost of doing so would be prohibitive and we do not wish to unnecessarily add to the cost of moving house.

Once you find the property you want to buy, you will need to carry out more investigations into the property than it is practical or reasonable for an estate agent to do when preparing sales particulars. For example, we have not carried out any kind of survey of the property to look for structural defects and would advise any homebuyer to obtain a surveyor's report before exchanging contracts. If you do not have your own surveyor, we would be pleased to recommend one. We have not checked whether any equipment in the property (such as central heating) is in working order and would advise homebuyers to check this.

You should also instruct a solicitor to investigate all legal matters relating to the property (e.g. title, planning permission, etc.) as these are specialist matters in which estate agents are not qualified. Your solicitor will also agree with the seller what items (e.g. carpets, curtains, etc.) will be included in the sale.

Please be aware that all measurements within these particulars are recorded with a sonic tape, and whilst every effort has been taken to ensure their accuracy potential purchasers are recommended to satisfy themselves before entering a contract to purchase.

Listed by

Exeter

Samuels Estate Agents

Reference: 58373006

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11336770

Property Details

Street: 55 Lonsdale Road

Town: EXETER

Postcode: EX1 3DP

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 23/11/2015

Work Completed: 07/10/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 23/06/2016 (10 years ago) £260,000

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
19 SYCAMORE CLOSE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DF £326,000 17/12/2025 Detached
18 COATES ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 5RW £215,000 22/11/2023 Detached
150 SWEETBRIER LANE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DG £650,000 13/10/2023 Detached
147 SWEETBRIER LANE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DG £515,000 16/08/2022 Detached
150 SWEETBRIER LANE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DG £585,000 15/07/2022 Detached
148 SWEETBRIER LANE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3AR £565,000 01/06/2022 Detached
170 SWEETBRIER LANE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DG £415,000 18/02/2022 Detached
18 COATES ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 5RW £325,000 25/11/2021 Detached
15 SYCAMORE CLOSE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DF £297,000 01/11/2021 Detached
19A BIRCHY BARTON HILL, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3ET £570,000 27/08/2021 Detached
13 SYCAMORE CLOSE, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DF £220,000 23/08/2021 Detached

Area average: £425,727 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.2%
10y growth 17.1%

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

1y (index) -2.2%
5y (index) 12.9%
10y (index) 32.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,183/mo
Realistic £1,314/mo
Optimistic £1,445/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Exeter.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Exeter: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop St Loyes Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Heavitree Bridge 0.1 miles
Shop Studio East 0.2 miles
Shop Londis 0.2 miles
Train station Polsloe Bridge 0.8 miles
University St Luke's Campus 1.0 miles
Train station Digby and Sowton 1.0 miles
University Engineering Department University of Exeter 1.9 miles
Hospital Dawlish Community Hospital 9.8 miles
Hospital Sidmouth Victoria Hospital 11.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 145
Anti-social behaviour 40
Criminal damage and arson 29
Public order 20
Shoplifting 14
Other theft 13
Other crime 12
Vehicle crime 8
Drugs 7
Burglary 4
Possession of weapons 3
Robbery 3
Theft from the person 3
Total incidents 301

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
Woodwater Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 6 May 2024
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy Primary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 11 Sep 2015
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
St Peter's Church of England Aided School Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 5 Nov 2015
Whipton Barton Junior School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 18 Sep 2023

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 Flat, Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 £1,050/mo 2 0.39 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Chaucer Grove, EX4 £1,300/mo 2 0.93 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Tor Close, EX4 £1,100/mo 2 1.14 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, East Grove Road, EX2 £1,475/mo 2 1.16 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,231/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.48%
Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000
Target investor price (1%) £120,000
Gross yield 5.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 17.4×
Monthly cashflow £70/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 1.2%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).