# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (EX8 2QA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 36 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, DEVON EX8 2QA | | Price | £950,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 143 m² | | Last sold | £685,000 Nov 2020 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 19/08/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £932/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,465 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£40) - F (£200 - £400) - G (£350 - £450) - 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/8820-7628-7020-0150-5222) ## Description This attractive detached family home features four bedrooms and beautifully appointed accommodation, with clean, neutral styling complementing elegant detailing such as wooden parquet flooring, cornicing and ceiling roses. The main ground floor living and entertaining area is the sitting room and dining room, which are adjoined in a semi open-plan layout. The dining room has a large bay window welcoming plenty of natural light and affording views across the gardens and beyond, while the sitting room has windows to the front and rear, as well as a fireplace. Further rooms in which to relax include the sun room with its panoramic windows and French doors opening onto the rear garden, as well as the play room or studio. This light and airy space has skylights overhead and is ideal for use as a home working space, or a private play area for children. Additionally, the ground floor has a well-equipped kitchen with modern units to base and wall level, as well as integrated appliances. There is space for a breakfast table for informal dining, with the adjoining utility room providing further space for appliances and home storage. Upstairs there are four comfortable bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with a triple aspect. Two of the bedrooms benefit from built-in storage. The first floor also has a family bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower unit. Garden and grounds At the front of the house, the block-paved driveway provides plenty of parking space and access to the integrated garage, which can be used for further parking or as a storage and workshop space. The garden at the rear is southeast-facing and welcomes plenty of sunlight throughout the day. It includes patio areas across the back of the house for al fresco dining, as well as lawns border by mature trees, established hedgerows and various shrubs. Additionally, the garden has three sheds and a timber-framed summer house with its own sun deck.The property is in a sought-after position, within a mile of Exmouth town centre and seafront, yet backing onto beautiful open countryside. Exmouth enjoys a beautiful coastal position on Devon's south coast, where the River Exe meets the sea. The town is a traditional resort with a promenade, elegant Georgian architecture, and a bustling centre. There is a diverse selection of shops, places to eat and things to do, including top quality water sports such as windsurfing and kite surfing, and fantastic routes for cycling and walking. The town has a two-mile sandy beach and a popular marina as well as a train station with a direct line to Exeter. There is also a good selection of primary, secondary and private schools. For keen walkers there is access nearby to many miles of coastal path starting at 'The Needle' at Orcombe Point, which denotes the start of the World Heritage coastline. The Exe Estuary has been designated an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' and offers further exceptional walks and a cycle path leading to Lympstone. There is also a cycle path to Budleigh Salterton. The opportunities to enjoy a variety of water sports in addition to equestrian and golfing pursuits in the area are also plentiful. The Cathedral City of Exeter is only 12 miles away with its intercity railway station, international airport, connection to the M5 motorway and great business and retail opportunities with a modern shopping precinct, speciality boutiques, open air markets, restaurants, cafés and wine bar ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179136) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179147) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179152) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179155) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179158) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179167) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179172) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179176) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179180) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179184) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179187) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179191) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179194) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179197) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179200) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179202) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179205) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179208) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179211) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179214) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179218) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179221) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179224) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179229) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/148798244/179232) ## Floorplans - ![36CranfordAveExmouth](/listings/photos/148798244/179235) - 36CranfordAveExmouth ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy performance c](/listings/photos/148798244/179240) - Energy performance c - ![Generated EPC Graph.](/listings/photos/148798244/179243) - Generated EPC Graph. ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 36 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £685,000 | 27/11/2020 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 COLVIN CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HN | £660,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached | | 13 ORCOMBE GARDENS, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HL | £800,000 | 27/03/2025 | Detached | | 20 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HU | £670,000 | 21/03/2025 | Detached | | 25 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2PZ | £710,750 | 13/03/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 34 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £670,000 | 16/02/2024 | Detached | | 77 DOUGLAS AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HG | £715,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached | | 12 BUCKINGHAM CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2JB | £435,500 | 19/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 29 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £935,000 | 21/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 6 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £450,000 | 31/07/2023 | Flat | | 4 BARNFIELD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QE | £660,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached | | 17 STEVENSTONE ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2EP | £510,000 | 04/05/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 31 FLAT 1 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £450,000 | 24/03/2023 | Flat | | 35 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QD | £995,600 | 29/11/2022 | Detached | | 1 BUCKINGHAM CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2JB | £640,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | 15 ELVIS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QB | £665,000 | 24/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 9 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £60,000 | 11/11/2022 | Other | | 7 WRAGG DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2FW | £510,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | 9 WRAGG DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2FW | £505,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | 1 PLUMB PARK AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2FR | £520,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 10 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £440,000 | 20/09/2022 | Flat | | 14 EMMASFIELD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2LS | £425,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 11 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £500,000 | 01/08/2022 | Flat | | 12 ELVIS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QB | £1,120,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached | | 83 DOUGLAS AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HG | £605,000 | 27/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 8 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £510,000 | 10/06/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 1 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £520,000 | 10/06/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 7 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £532,500 | 26/05/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 4 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £515,000 | 11/05/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 12 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £430,000 | 29/04/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 3 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £540,000 | 05/04/2022 | Flat | | 24 HAMILTON ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2LT | £625,000 | 05/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] THE OAKS, 34B 2 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £525,000 | 30/03/2022 | Flat | | 11 EMMASFIELD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2LS | £458,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached | | 106 DOUGLAS AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HG | £595,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 38 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £833,000 | 23/11/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £527,367 (15 sales) **Area average:** £641,243 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £501,228 (36 Detached, EX8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +89.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Devon). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £873/mo - **Realistic:** £970/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,067/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 ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Detached House, Hulham Road, EX8 | £1,800/mo | 4 | 1.17 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,800/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.19% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £225,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £180,000 *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 £1,800/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 44× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-2,146/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -9.3% *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:** £6,643/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 7.8% - **10y growth:** 47.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Devon; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.6% - **5y growth (index):** 17.4% - **10y growth (index):** 40.5% ## 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)