# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (TQ6 9PW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 4, VAVASOUR HOUSE, NORTH EMBANKMENT, DARTMOUTH, DEVON TQ6 9PW | | Price | £525,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 84 m² | | Last sold | £510,000 Aug 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 16/06/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £253/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,035 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - E (£35) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1700-2534-0522-5192-3623) ## 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 ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/124505285/743937) - ![Potential](/listings/photos/124505285/743938) - Potential - ![Photo](/listings/photos/124505285/743939) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/124505285/743940) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/124505285/743941) - ![Kitchen Potential](/listings/photos/124505285/743942) - Kitchen Potential - ![Current Kitchen](/listings/photos/124505285/743943) - Current Kitchen - ![Living room](/listings/photos/124505285/743944) - Living room - ![Living room](/listings/photos/124505285/743945) - Living room - ![Living room](/listings/photos/124505285/743946) - Living room - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/124505285/743947) - Master Bedroom - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/124505285/743948) - Master Bedroom - ![Photo](/listings/photos/124505285/743949) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/124505285/743950) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/124505285/743951) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | VAVASOUR HOUSE FLAT 4 NORTH EMBANKMENT, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9PW | £510,000 | 31/08/2023 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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 | | FOSS END, 16 BROADSTONE, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9NR | £265,000 | 12/08/2022 | Flat | | SAILS 4 COLLEGE WAY, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9DQ | £660,000 | 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 | | MOUNT GALPINE FLAT 1 CLARENCE HILL, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9NX | £400,000 | 04/02/2022 | Flat | | DE COURCEY HOUSE 2 FLAVEL STREET, DARTMOUTH, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ6 9NE | £420,000 | 04/02/2022 | Flat | **Area average:** £358,075 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £395,400 (5 Flat, TQ6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +32.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South Hams). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £900/mo - **Realistic:** £1,000/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,100/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Devon (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £673/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, 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)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.2% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £130,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £104,500 *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 £1,045/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 41.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,152/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -9.1% *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:** £6,250/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 26.9% - **10y growth:** 46.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for South Hams; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -11.3% - **5y growth (index):** -9.5% - **10y growth (index):** 0.5% ## 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)