# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (TA24 5JU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | BLUE SEAS, CHURCH STREET, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET TA24 5JU |
| Price | £265,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 132 m² |
| Last sold | £245,000 Jun 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** D
- **Expiry date:** 19/05/2021 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £1,347/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,213

### Recommendations
- B (£100 - £300)
- E (£13)
- I (£1,500 - £3,500)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£11,000 - £20,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0680-2860-6356-9929-1115)

## Description

We are delighted to offer for sale this well maintained four bedroom semi-detached house situated upon the favoured North Hill and boasting stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The well proportioned accommodation briefly comprises; Covered entrance porch, sitting room, dining room and a kitchen breakfast room. A half landing provides a shower room and separate WC whilst to the first floor are four bedrooms. Outside, the property has beautiful mature gardens with glorious views of the surrounding countryside with a pedestrian access to Church Street. There is also the advantage of off road parking for 2/3 vehicles. Blues Seas offers double glazing and gas central heating throughout and we would thoroughly recommended an internal viewing of this super house.

Situation:

The property is situated within the popular coastal resort of Minehead, known as the gateway to Exmoor, an area of outstanding natural beauty, which boasts a good range of local amenities including local shops and supermarkets as well as first, middle and upper schools, doctors and dentists and a modern hospital. The county town of Taunton lies some 26 miles to the south and boasts a further range of high street shops as well as good access links to the M5 and A303 and a mainline rail link to London Paddington.

Directions:

From our office proceed towards the seafront turning left into The Avenue. Take the second left into Blenheim Road and then the first left onto Martlet Road. Follow the road up the hill and after passing the wall memorial take the next left into The Ball. From here follow the road around to the right and then left, proceed down the road and the property can be found on the right hand side marked with our for sale board.

Entrance Porch:

Large entrance porch with double glazed doors to the front aspect which makes a lovely seating area and provides glorious views. Tiled flooring and opaque window.

Entrance Hall:

With door to the entrance porch. Stairs to the first floor landing, tiled flooring, radiator and picture rail.

Sitting Room: 17’7 x 13’9

Double glazed window with views over the garden, North Hill and the surrounding Exmoor countryside and a further double glazed window. Fire place with stone surround and hearth and wooden mantle over, inset with a feature gas fire. Radiator and picture rail.

Dining Room: 14’7 x 11’11

Two double glazed windows. Radiator and picture rail.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room: 16’5 x 10’5

Two double glazed windows and door to the covered rear entrance porch. Fitted with a matching range of base and eye level units with roll edge work surface inset with a one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit and single drainer. Integrated eye level double oven with ceramic hob and extractor hood over. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher and space for tall fridge freezer. Breakfast bar, built in storage cupboard and walk in pantry cupboard, radiator and original servant’s bells.

First Floor Half Landing:

Double glazed window and picture rail.

Cloakroom:

Opaque double glazed window and low level WC.

Shower Room:

Separate shower cubicle with mains shower and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator and fully tiled walls. Opaque double glazed window.

First Floor Landing:

Access to roof space, picture rail and storage cupboard.

Bedroom One: 14’7 x 11’11

Double glazed window with glorious views to the surrounding Exmoor countryside. Large walk in airing cupboard housing gas fired central heating boiler and factory lagged hot water tank. Picture rail and radiator.

Bedroom Two: 13’9 x 11’7

Double glazed window with views over the garden and towards North Hill. Built in wardrobe, picture rail and radiator.

Bedroom Three: 10’4 x 8’5

Double glazed window. Wall mounted wash hand basin, radiator and picture rail.

Bedroom Four: 9’6 x 5’5

Double glazed window and picture rail.

Store: 9’8 x 8’6

This is a former coal hole with power and light and now utilised as a store/workshop.

Outside:

The property boasts a large garden over two distinct levels and affords a good degree of privacy as well as providing stunning views of both North Hill and the surrounding countryside. The garden has a large expanse of lawn together with mature flower and shrub borders and a variety of trees, there is also a paved patio area and a fishpond. The property also benefits from off road parking for 2/3 vehicles.

Services:

Mains water, drainage, gas and electric.

Council Tax:

Band E.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/58309685/1234563) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Graph](/listings/photos/58309685/1234564) - EPC Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| BLUE SEAS CHURCH STREET, MINEHEAD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA24 5JU | £245,000 | 01/06/2016 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| CLEVELANDS CHALETS 2 CHURCH ROAD, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5SA | £450,000 | 19/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| ACORN LODGE NORTHFIELD ROAD, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5QH | £575,000 | 31/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] TURLEIGH CHURCH STREET, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 5JU | £168,000 | 22/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 45 CLANVILLE GRANGE, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA24 5PW | £290,000 | 25/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] THE WORKSHOP CHURCH STREET, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA24 5JU | £169,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| WESTWOOD THE BALL, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA24 5JJ | £335,000 | 03/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 29 VICARAGE ROAD, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA24 5RP | £350,000 | 04/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| OAKFIELD NORTHFIELD ROAD, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA24 5QH | £625,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] LITTLE AUBOURN CHURCH STREET, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA24 5JU | £485,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached |
| THATCHCOT, 3 THE HOLLOWAY, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA24 5PB | £370,000 | 14/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] CHERRILS CHURCH STREET, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA24 5JU | £217,500 | 30/07/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £259,875 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £427,857 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £317,000 (12 Semi-detached, TA24, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -16.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,111/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,234/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,357/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Taunton & West Somerset (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,400

*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:** £2,008/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 13.1%
- **10y growth:** 61.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for South West; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.8%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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