# 3 bedroom terraced bungalow for sale (TA3 5QP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 13 WEST VIEW, TAUNTON, CREECH ST MICHAEL, SOMERSET TA3 5QP |
| Price | £215,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £200,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 12/05/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £878/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/7635-2325-4500-0027-0296)

## Description

Nestled in the heart of the ever-popular village of Creech St. Michael, this delightful three-bedroom end of terrace bungalow presents an ideal opportunity for those seeking comfort, convenience, and a peaceful lifestyle. Offering single-level living with a surprisingly generous garden, this charming property is perfect for families, downsizers, or anyone looking for a well-maintained home with room to grow.

Situated in the village of **Creech St. Michael**, you’ll enjoy a friendly community atmosphere with easy access to a local shop/post office, schools, and transport links. Taunton town centre with it's wide variety of shops and restaurants, as well as a mainline railway station are within easy reach, as is the M5 Motorway, making this a convenient yet tranquil setting to live.

The extended accommodation briefly comprises an entrance porch to small hall, living room with dual aspect, kitchen with a utility area off, rear entrance porch, principal bedroom with a wash hand basin, two further bedrooms (one could be used as separate dining room) and a refitted shower room. The property boasts a large rear garden, offering a mix of lawn and patio space — perfect for outdoor dining, gardening enthusiasts, or simply enjoying the sunshine. There are a range of timber sheds and a garage, and there is a garage in a nearby block for secure storage or parking.

EPC Rating: D

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## Floorplans

- ![All](/listings/photos/167663402/884606) - All

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/167663402/884608) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 6 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11265077
- **Address:** 13 West View, Creech St. Michael, TA3 5QP
- **Certificate Issued:** 19/10/2015
- **Work Completed:** 08/10/2015
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #9114131
- **Address:** 13 West View, Creech St. Michael, TA3 5QP
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/10/2012
- **Work Completed:** 28/09/2012
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #8035427
- **Address:** 13 West View, Creech St. Michael, TA3 5QP
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/03/2011
- **Work Completed:** 03/02/2011
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #7350911
- **Address:** 13 West View, Creech St. Michael, TA3 5QP
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/05/2010
- **Work Completed:** 06/04/2010
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #7064536
- **Address:** 13 West View, Creech St. Michael, TA3 5QP
- **Certificate Issued:** 11/01/2010
- **Work Completed:** 10/12/2009
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2350762
- **Address:** 13 West View, Creech St. Michael, TA3 5QP
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/12/2004
- **Work Completed:** 03/12/2004
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 13 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP | £200,000 | 16/02/2026 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 7 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP | £180,000 | 18/02/2025 | Terraced |
| 1 HOLLY TREE TERRACE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QH | £250,000 | 11/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 TRISTRAM DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QU | £225,000 | 20/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 65 TRISTRAM DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QX | £225,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 16 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP | £190,000 | 11/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 21 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP | £190,000 | 18/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 44 LEIGHTON DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5DW | £96,500 | 27/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 74 LEIGHTON DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5DW | £256,500 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 21 TRISTRAM DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QU | £255,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 ALEXANDER CLOSE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5DY | £255,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 67 TRISTRAM DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QX | £235,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 13 COOKS CLOSE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5EA | £235,000 | 24/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 10 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP | £230,000 | 17/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 29 WEST VIEW, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QP | £325,200 | 16/11/2022 | Detached |
| 18 HOPKINS FIELD, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5FE | £240,000 | 01/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 39 ARUNDELLS WAY, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QT | £260,000 | 07/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 HOLLY TREE TERRACE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QH | £215,000 | 17/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 TRISTRAM DRIVE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5QU | £270,000 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 ALEXANDER CLOSE, CREECH ST MICHAEL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 5DY | £150,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £223,040 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £226,286 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £265,864 (11 Terraced, TA3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,111/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,234/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,357/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £848/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Beacon Close, TA2 | £1,375/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,375/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.64% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £171,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £137,500

*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 £1,375/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £366/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7%

*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:** £3,359/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -12.6%
- **10y growth:** 71.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for South West; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 41.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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