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26 WITHYCOMBE PARK DRIVE

EXMOUTH, DEVON EX8 4EL

2 beds 1 baths 78 m² Listed 14 Sep 2018 (-2866d)

£320,000

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# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (EX8 4EL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 26 WITHYCOMBE PARK DRIVE, EXMOUTH, DEVON EX8 4EL |
| Price | £320,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £304,000 Jul 2019 |

## Description

LocationSituated approximately 2 miles from Exmouth town centre and seafront, near a bus route including the 57 and a selection of shops at Brixington Parade. Exmouth town centre has a larger selection of shops, sports centre with swimming pool and a bus and railway station connecting to Exeter. Exmouth seafront has approximately 2 miles of Sandy beach where a variety of Maritime activities can be enjoyed.

Our ViewThe current owners bought the property over 20 years ago and bought the property because of its size, location, near by shops, bus service and garden.

**Entrance** 3' 8"  x 3' 6"  (1.12m  x 1.07m )

**Hallway**

**Lounge** 10' 11"  x 15' 10"  (3.33m  x 4.83m )

**Dining Room** 8' 11"  x 10' 11"  (2.72m  x 3.33m )

**Kitchen** 8' 11"  x 10' 11"  (2.72m  x 3.33m )

**Conservatory** 16' 0"  x 7' 11"  (4.88m  x 2.41m )

**Bedroom 1** 11' 11"  x 11' 0"  (3.63m  x 3.35m )

**En-Suite WC** 2' 9"  x 9' 8"  (.84m  x 2.95m )

**Bedroom 2** 10' 0"  x 11' 10"  (3.05m  x 3.61m )

**Shower Room / WC** 7' 11"  x 6' 0"  (2.41m  x 1.83m )

**Garage**

**Gardens**

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

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## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/75638600/1357408)
- ![Gardens](/listings/photos/75638600/1357409) - Gardens
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/75638600/1357410) - Kitchen
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/75638600/1357413) - Conservatory
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/75638600/1357416) - Lounge
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/75638600/1357419) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/75638600/1357421) - Bedroom 2
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/75638600/1357425) - Dining Room

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/75638600/1357428) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/75638600/1357432) - Floorplan 2

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/75638600/1357436) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 26 WITHYCOMBE PARK DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EL | £304,000 | 12/07/2019 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 124 PARKSIDE DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4LZ | £312,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 5 WITHYCOMBE PARK DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EJ | £370,000 | 06/11/2025 | Detached |
| 1 SILVERDALE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4NB | £435,000 | 14/12/2023 | Detached |
| 149 PARKSIDE DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4LZ | £399,950 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 32 WITHYCOMBE PARK DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EL | £519,000 | 12/10/2023 | Detached |
| GLENVILLE, 109 ST JOHNS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EH | £437,500 | 06/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 43 WITHYCOMBE PARK DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EL | £270,000 | 06/04/2023 | Detached |
| 10 CLISTON AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4LJ | £420,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 111 ST JOHNS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EH | £522,500 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 9 WARNEFORD GARDENS, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EN | £360,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| 6 SILVERDALE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4NB | £390,000 | 25/10/2022 | Detached |
| 4 PORT MER CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5RF | £524,000 | 17/10/2022 | Detached |
| 88 ST JOHNS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EA | £420,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 123 ST JOHNS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EH | £650,000 | 03/08/2022 | Detached |
| 3 SILVERDALE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4NB | £400,000 | 26/07/2022 | Detached |
| 15 CLISTON AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4LJ | £293,750 | 14/07/2022 | Detached |
| 19 WARNEFORD GARDENS, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EN | £425,000 | 11/05/2022 | Detached |
| 18 WALLS CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4LY | £321,500 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 51 MEADOW VIEW ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4ET | £366,000 | 23/02/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 37 WITHYCOMBE PARK DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EL | £451,000 | 09/02/2022 | Detached |
| 66 ST JOHNS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EH | £475,000 | 09/02/2022 | Detached |
| 20 WALLS CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4LY | £325,000 | 07/02/2022 | Detached |
| 115 ST JOHNS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EH | £550,000 | 03/02/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 30 WITHYCOMBE PARK DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EL | £370,000 | 31/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £402,500 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £419,860 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £506,539 (42 Detached, EX8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -36.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £876/mo
- **Realistic:** £973/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,070/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,300

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 15.6%
- **10y growth:** 31.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East Devon; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 42%

## 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)

Photo 1 Gardens Kitchen Conservatory Lounge Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Dining Room

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Property details

Floor area

78 m²

Last sold

£304,000 Jul 2019

Local average

£506,539 (-36.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,659 of 33,755)

Street crime

69 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

EPC Grade D
2 Double Bedrooms
Master With En-suite WC
Lounge
Kitchen
Large Conservatory
Bathroom
Gas Central Heating And Double Glazing
Garage And Parking
Gardens

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Spacious detached bungalow situated in a very popular location. Comprising entrance, hallway, lounge with feature fire place, dining room, kitchen with sky light, matching base and eye level cupboards, eye level double oven and hob, conservatory, 2 double bedrooms (master with En-suite WC) and a family shower room with large shower. Additional benefits include gas central heating, double glazing, garage, parking and attractive gardens. EPC Grade D
LocationSituated approximately 2 miles from Exmouth town centre and seafront, near a bus route including the 57 and a selection of shops at Brixington Parade. Exmouth town centre has a larger selection of shops, sports centre with swimming pool and a bus and railway station connecting to Exeter. Exmouth seafront has approximately 2 miles of Sandy beach where a variety of Maritime activities can be enjoyed.
Our ViewThe current owners bought the property over 20 years ago and bought the property because of its size, location, near by shops, bus service and garden.
Entrance 3' 8" x 3' 6" (1.12m x 1.07m )
Hallway
Lounge 10' 11" x 15' 10" (3.33m x 4.83m )
Dining Room 8' 11" x 10' 11" (2.72m x 3.33m )
Kitchen 8' 11" x 10' 11" (2.72m x 3.33m )
Conservatory 16' 0" x 7' 11" (4.88m x 2.41m )
Bedroom 1 11' 11" x 11' 0" (3.63m x 3.35m )
En-Suite WC 2' 9" x 9' 8" (.84m x 2.95m )
Bedroom 2 10' 0" x 11' 10" (3.05m x 3.61m )
Shower Room / WC 7' 11" x 6' 0" (2.41m x 1.83m )
Garage
Gardens

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
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Reference: 75638600

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	12/07/2019 (7 years ago)	£304,000	—

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
124 PARKSIDE DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4LZ	£312,000	28/11/2025	Detached
5 WITHYCOMBE PARK DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EJ	£370,000	06/11/2025	Detached
1 SILVERDALE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4NB	£435,000	14/12/2023	Detached
149 PARKSIDE DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4LZ	£399,950	17/11/2023	Detached
Same street 32 WITHYCOMBE PARK DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EL	£519,000	12/10/2023	Detached
GLENVILLE, 109 ST JOHNS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EH	£437,500	06/10/2023	Detached
Same street 43 WITHYCOMBE PARK DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EL	£270,000	06/04/2023	Detached
10 CLISTON AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4LJ	£420,000	25/11/2022	Detached
111 ST JOHNS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EH	£522,500	18/11/2022	Detached
9 WARNEFORD GARDENS, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EN	£360,000	11/11/2022	Detached
6 SILVERDALE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4NB	£390,000	25/10/2022	Detached
4 PORT MER CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 5RF	£524,000	17/10/2022	Detached
88 ST JOHNS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EA	£420,000	14/10/2022	Detached
123 ST JOHNS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EH	£650,000	03/08/2022	Detached
3 SILVERDALE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4NB	£400,000	26/07/2022	Detached
15 CLISTON AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4LJ	£293,750	14/07/2022	Detached
19 WARNEFORD GARDENS, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EN	£425,000	11/05/2022	Detached
18 WALLS CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4LY	£321,500	29/04/2022	Detached
51 MEADOW VIEW ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4ET	£366,000	23/02/2022	Detached
Same street 37 WITHYCOMBE PARK DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EL	£451,000	09/02/2022	Detached
66 ST JOHNS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EH	£475,000	09/02/2022	Detached
20 WALLS CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4LY	£325,000	07/02/2022	Detached
115 ST JOHNS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EH	£550,000	03/02/2022	Detached
Same street 30 WITHYCOMBE PARK DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 4EL	£370,000	31/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £402,500 (4 sales)

Area average: £419,860 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15.6%

10y growth 31.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Devon. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.3%

5y (index) 17.8%

10y (index) 42%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for East Devon. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £876/mo

Realistic £973/mo

Optimistic £1,070/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Devon.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Taunton & West Somerset: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View EX8 4EL

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Withycombe Park Drive	0.1 miles
Shop	Living & Lifestyle Mobility	0.4 miles
Shop	The Co-operative Food	0.4 miles
Train station	Exmouth	1.8 miles
Train station	Lympstone Village	2.2 miles
Hospital	Dawlish Community Hospital	5.6 miles
Hospital	Sidmouth Victoria Hospital	7.0 miles
University	Engineering Department University of Exeter	7.3 miles
University	St Luke's Campus	8.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	28
Vehicle crime	9
Anti-social behaviour	7
Criminal damage and arson	7
Other theft	6
Public order	3
Shoplifting	3
Bicycle theft	2
Drugs	2
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	69

Within 1 mile during May 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
Bassetts Farm Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 14 Jul 2024
Brixington Primary Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 29 Mar 2022
Marpool Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Inadequate — 5 Nov 2023
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 23 Jun 2024
Littleham Church of England Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Inadequate — 12 Sep 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.3%

Max investor price (0.8%) £121,625

Target investor price (1%) £97,300

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).

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