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FLAT 4

VAVASOUR HOUSE, NORTH EMBANKMENT, DARTMOUTH, DEVON TQ6 9PW

2 beds 2 baths 904 sq ft Listed 30 Jun 2022 (-1458d)

£525,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (955 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

84 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£510,000 Aug 2023

Price per m²

£6,250/m²

Local average

£395,400 (+32.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,619 of 33,755)

Street crime

29 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Parking
  • Balcony
  • Level to town
  • Sensational views
  • Purpose built apartment with lift

Additional details

Parking
Garage

Description

Just moments from the splendid tree lined promenade on the banks of the River Dart stands Vavasour House. No 4 is a large, two-bedroomed apartment on the first floor of this purpose built block. We are spoilt for choice as we pull into the private carpark - two minutes from the ferry - car park space or garage? - for this property has the rare choice of both! A communal entrance up one flight of stairs leads us to this bright spacious apartment. A hallway opens up through an arch and we are drawn in to the large living / dining room. The unusual wall of windows has the most spectacular uninterrupted views of the river and Kingswear beyond. Better still, these enormous windows are sliding doors that open on to a wonderful private, double balcony. Plenty of room for a bistro table and a pair of loungers. No better spot for a morning coffee in the whole of Dartmouth! 
Tear yourself away and the splendid views extend into the kitchen, fitted with shaker style cabinets and freestanding appliances, slide back through to the two enormous bedrooms. Both bedrooms have modern fitted wardrobes and acres of space for beds and additional furniture. The master has the bonus of a shower room off it. Back out to the spacious hallway and we find not only the family bathroom but also a handy separate WC.
Tenure: Leasehold, Council Tax Band: E,  EPC Band: C.
The Coastal House use all reasonable endeavours to supply accurate property information in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. These property details do not constitute any part of the offer or contract and all measurements are approximate. The matters in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers. It should not be assumed that this property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Any services, appliances and heating system(s) listed have not been checked or tested. Purchasers should make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities regarding the connection of any service. No person in the employment of The Coastal House has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars or enter into any contract relating to this property on behalf of the vendor. Floor plan not to scale and for illustrative purposes only.

EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Dartmouth

The Coastal House

Reference: 124505285

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 17/06/2022

Expiry date: 16/06/2032

Current heating cost: £253/year

Potential heating cost: £221/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £1,035

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 31/08/2023 (2 years ago) £510,000 —

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
DARTMOUTH HOUSE FLAT 16 MAYORS AVENUE, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9PX £400,000 17/12/2025 Flat
BROADSTONE BOATHOUSE, 3 BROADSTONE, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9NR £150,000 19/12/2023 Flat
LEE COURT FLAT 5 NORTH EMBANKMENT, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9NL £485,000 10/11/2023 Flat
16B DUKE STREET, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9PZ £185,000 27/10/2023 Flat
1A FOSS STREET, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9DW £249,000 25/10/2023 Flat
30B CLARENCE STREET, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9NW £250,000 05/04/2023 Flat
DE COURCEY HOUSE 1 FLAVEL STREET, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9NE £435,000 13/12/2022 Flat
DE COURCEY HOUSE 4 FLAVEL STREET, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9NE £415,000 09/12/2022 Flat
24 FLAT 2 DUKE STREET, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9PZ £247,500 05/12/2022 Flat
20A FLAT 3 DUKE STREET, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9PZ £275,000 02/11/2022 Flat
VAVASOUR HOUSE FLAT 12 NORTH EMBANKMENT, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9PW £500,000 21/10/2022 Flat
LEE COURT FLAT 1B NORTH EMBANKMENT, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9NL £225,000 31/08/2022 Flat
SAILS 4 COLLEGE WAY, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9DQ £660,000 12/08/2022 Flat
FOSS END, 16 BROADSTONE, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9NR £265,000 12/08/2022 Flat
MAYFLOWER COURT FLAT 8 NORTH EMBANKMENT, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9NJ £325,000 16/05/2022 Flat
25A RIDGE HILL, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9PE £685,000 24/02/2022 Flat
9 RIDGE HILL, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9PE £385,000 18/02/2022 Flat
16A DUKE STREET, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9PZ £205,000 15/02/2022 Flat
DE COURCEY HOUSE 2 FLAVEL STREET, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9NE £420,000 04/02/2022 Flat
MOUNT GALPINE FLAT 1 CLARENCE HILL, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9NX £400,000 04/02/2022 Flat

Area average: £358,075 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 37.8%
10y growth 44.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Hams. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -11.3%
5y (index) -9.5%
10y (index) 0.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £900/mo
Realistic £1,000/mo
Optimistic £1,100/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Hams.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Devon: £673/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TQ6 9PW

Address

Vavasours Slip

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Mayor's Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop Dartmouth Wine Company 0.2 miles
Bus stop Dartmouth Pontoon 0.2 miles
Shop Ladbrokes 0.2 miles
Hospital Dartmouth and Kingswear Hospital 0.3 miles
Train station Kingswear 0.4 miles
Train station Greenway Halt 2.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 20
Anti-social behaviour 3
Other theft 3
Burglary 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 29

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
Dartmouth Academy Other 1.0 miles Good — 14 Jun 2023
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth Primary 1.0 miles Good — 10 Feb 2010
Stoke Fleming Community Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Good — 26 May 2022
Galmpton Church of England Primary School Primary 2.8 miles Outstanding — 20 May 2024
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy Secondary 3.0 miles Good — 4 Dec 2022

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, Lake Street, TQ6 £860/mo 2 0.26 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Higherside, TQ6 £825/mo 2 0.29 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Newcomen Road, TQ6 £875/mo 2 0.35 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Kingston Lane, TQ6 £1,200/mo 2 0.63 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Kingston Lane, TQ6 £1,200/mo 2 0.63 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Castella, TQ6 £1,090/mo 2 0.64 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Castella, TQ6 £1,100/mo 2 0.64 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Maisonette, Britannia Ave, TQ6 £1,000/mo 2 0.9 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,019/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.2%
Max investor price (0.8%) £130,625
Target investor price (1%) £104,500
Gross yield 2.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 41.9×
Monthly cashflow £-1,152/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -9.1%
  • 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).