21 PORTLEDGE PLACE
BIDEFORD, FAIRY CROSS, DEVON EX39 5AW
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
106 m²
Council tax band
D
Last sold
£335,000 Mar 2025
Local average
£397,917 (-15.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (11,746 of 33,755)
Street crime
1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Fairy Cross is a small community set off the North Devon Link road just 4 miles or so from the Port and Market town of Bideford (2 miles from Atlantic Village Retail outlet and the Asda Supermarket) also allowing easy access to the local seaside resort of Westward Ho! with its long sandy Beach and adjoining Championship Golf Course.
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Mostly uPVC double glazed windows.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: D.
TENURE: Freehold.
DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From Bideford proceed to the North Devon Link Road and large roundabout at the end of the Torridge Bridge turning left as signposted to Bude and North Cornwall. Follow this route passing through the Abbotsham Cross roundabout and after a further mile or so take the second turning left at Fairy Cross then immediately right off the junction entrance as if proceeding to Woodtown and after approx 200 metres turn right again into Portledge Place where the bungalow will be found on the right-hand side displaying its number and For Sale notice.
The accommodation is at present arranged to provide (measurements are approximate):-
Half glazed front door to:
ENTRANCE HALL: Large cloaks and foot wear storage cupboard. Radiator and laminate flooring. Shelved airing cupboard housing hot water tank.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 4.29m x 2.99m (14' x 9' 9") Working surface incorporating one and a half bowl single drainer ceramic sink with tiled splash back, eye level double oven, four ring induction hob and extractor fan above. Radiator and tiled flooring.
UTILITY: 3.10m x 1.40m (10' 2" x 4' 7") Working surface with plumbing for washing machine underneath, tiled flooring with a door into the rear garden.
WC: Low level WC, extractor fan and tiled flooring.
LIVING ROOM: 5.92m x 3.88m (19' 5" x 12' 8") Dual aspect room with Wood burner fitted plus wooden mantle and stone faced surround. Two radiators, laminate flooring and uPVC double glazed sliding doors into the rear garden.
BEDROOM ONE: 4.33m x 2.95m (14' 2" x 9' 8") Fitted carpet and radiator.
EN SUITE: Dual flush low level WC, Vanity wash basin, shower, tiled splash backing and vinyl flooring.
BEDROOM TWO: 3.60m x 2.95m (11' 9" x 9' 8") Radiator and fitted carpet.
BEDROOM THREE: 3.31m x 2.37m (10' 10" x 7' 9") Radiator and fitted carpet. Hatch to loft space
BATHROOM: P shaped bath, tiled splashback and wash basin. Towel radiator and tiled flooring
OUTSIDE: To the front of the property is a good sized drive way leading to the GARAGE with up and over door, power, light and the oil fired boiler (fitted 2020). There is a gated side access down both sides of the bungalow, to the REAR GARDEN areas. There is a large side garden area being mainly a level lawn with shrubs and trees. A gate leads to a raised lawn area with a vegetable plot and store, outside tap and a pedestrian door into the garage. Garden shed. The oil tank is located down the side of the property.
Listed by
Bideford
Brights
Reference: 146310524
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #1678055
Property Details
Street: 21 Portledge Place
Town: Fairy Cross
Postcode: EX39 5AW
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 10/05/2004
Work Completed: 13/04/2004
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
24% since 2009
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 05/03/2025 (1 year ago) | £335,000 | +36.7% |
| Sold | 30/10/2020 (5 years ago) | £245,000 | -9.2% |
| Sold | 18/12/2009 (16 years ago) | £269,950 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
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Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Torridge. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Torridge. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Torridge.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Portledge Gatehouse | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Robinson's Garage | 1.3 miles |
| Shop | Cornish Bakery | 1.8 miles |
| Hospital | Bideford Hospital | 3.1 miles |
| Hospital | Torrington Community Hospital | 6.7 miles |
| Train station | Barnstaple | 10.7 miles |
| Train station | Chapelton | 11.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Church of England School | Primary | 1.9 miles | Good — 27 Feb 2013 |
| Parkham Primary School | Primary | 2.2 miles | Good — 15 Dec 2010 |
| Buckland Brewer Primary School | Primary | 2.5 miles | Requires improvement — 25 Apr 2024 |
| Bideford College | Secondary | 2.8 miles | Good — 31 Jul 2022 |
| West Croft School | Primary | 3.0 miles | Good — 31 Mar 2022 |
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Rent-driven metrics
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- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
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- 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).