# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (EX1 3DP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 55 LONSDALE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON EX1 3DP | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 62 m² | | Last sold | £260,000 Jun 2016 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 15/03/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £585/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,725 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - B (£500 - £1,500) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8605-5663-1429-0897-9763) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58373006/744303) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58373006/744304) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58373006/744305) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58373006/744307) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58373006/744309) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58373006/744316) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58373006/744318) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58373006/744319) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58373006/744320) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58373006/744322) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/58373006/744324) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/58373006/744326) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #11336770 - **Address:** 55 Lonsdale Road, EXETER, EX1 3DP - **Certificate Issued:** 23/11/2015 - **Work Completed:** 07/10/2015 - **Items:** 6 window(s), 3 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 55 LONSDALE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX1 3DP | £260,000 | 23/06/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £412,820 (25 Detached, EX1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -39.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Exeter). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,183/mo - **Realistic:** £1,314/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,445/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Exeter (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 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)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000 *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 £1,200/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £70/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.2% *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:** £4,032/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17.2% - **10y growth:** 17.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Exeter; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.2% - **5y growth (index):** 12.9% - **10y growth (index):** 32.3% ## 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)