# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (DT7 3JE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | COBB GATE, MARINE PARADE, LYME REGIS, DORSET DT7 3JE | | Price | £495,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 107 m² | | Last sold | £690,000 Nov 2013 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £486/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - 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/0330-2343-3030-2709-2761) ## Description Cobb Gate, built in the mid 1930's is the only detached property along the Marine Parade. Directly overlooking the beach and sea front there are uninterrupted panoramic views across Lyme Bay from Portland Bill along the Jurassic Coastline to the distinctive Cobb Harbour. Currently occupied as the owners principle residence Cobb Gate will equally make an ideal second home or investment property with tremendous letting potential. With sea views from many of the rooms the accommodation briefly comprises entrance lobby and hallway, living room, kitchen / dining room, two ground floor bedrooms and bathroom. On the first floor is the master bedroom with en-suite. The property has uPVC double glazed windows and gas central heating. Outside there are easily maintained gardens to the side, extending to the rear with a store shed. Solar tubes for the heating of hot water. Lyme Regis is famed for its many historic connections and character buildings, and of course, for its well known Cobb Harbour. As a resort, it is considered quite unspoilt, but has most of the shops and amenities that one could require, in addition to which there are numerous leisure activities including both sailing and power boat clubs, a cliff top golf course and a bowling club. The whole coastline with Lyme Regis and Charmouth at its centre has recently been designated a World Heritage Site (nicknamed the Jurassic Coast), putting it in the same category as the Grand Canyon. It lies approximately 5 miles from the market town of Axminster, with its main line railway connections to Waterloo (Approx. 2 3/4 hours). Taunton and Exeter are within a radius of about 30 miles with access to the M5 motorway and the county town of Dorchester is a similar distance. Locally there are primary schools in Lyme Regis and Uplyme along with the well respected Woodroffe and Colyton Grammar Schools. DIRECTIONS: From our Lyme Regis TEAM office, on foot proceed down Broad Street onto the Marine Parade. The property will be found a short distance on the right hand side. The accommodation, with approximate measurements, comprises: uPVC double obscure glazed front entrance door and obscure double glazed side panel opens to: ENTRANCE LOBBY: With oak block flooring. Glazed double doors open to: ENTRANCE HALLWAY: High level display shelf. Radiator. Stairs rising to first floor and understairs storage cupboard. LIVING ROOM: 22'3" x 14' (6.78m x 4.27m). Double aspect room with four uPVC double glazed windows with far reaching views over Lyme Bay, the coast and seafront. Living flame coal effect gas fire with decorative tiled surround, marble hearth and timber mantel. TV point. Radiator. From entrance hallway, sliding door to: KITCHEN / DINING ROOM: DINING AREA: 9' x 7'4" (2.74m x 2.24m). uPVC double glazed window with views to the sea. Concealed radiator. Part wood panelled walls. Recessed lights. Wood laminate flooring. Opening to: KITCHEN: 9'6" x 9' (2.9m x 2.74m). Fitted with a range of painted wood units comprising base cupboards and drawers, wall cupboards and glass fronted display cupboards. Worksurface with inset one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Inset four ring gas hob with concealed extractor hood above. Built-in electric oven. Appliance space for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for fridge/freezer. Concealed fitted ironing board. Wood laminate floor. Recessed lights. Wall cupboard housing gas boiler suppling central heating and hot water. uPVC double glazed window to side. BEDROOM 2: 12'2" x 11'10" (3.71m x 3.61m) to front of wardrobe. Three uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the garden and views extending along the sea front to the Cobb Harbour. Fitted range of triple mirror fronted wardrobes with fitted hanging rail and shelves. Vanity unit with fitted sink and cupboard below. Airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water tank and slatted shelves. Radiator. BEDROOM 3: 12'10" x 7'6" including wardrobe. uPVC double glazed window to side. Laminate wood floor. Built-in double wardrobe and wall cupboards. Radiator. BATHROOM: Fitted with white suite comprising WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath. Enclosed shower with glazed shower and side screen and Triton shower unit. Part tiled walls. Radiator. Wall mirror and cupboard. uPVC obscure double glazed window. From the entrance hallway stairs rise to the FIRST FLOOR with access to eaved storage space on the half landing. MASTER BEDROOM: 15'5" x 13'9" (4.7m x 4.19m) maximum measurement. An irregular shaped room with uPVC double glazed dormer window with uninterrupted views over Lyme Bay along the coastline to the Cobb Harbour. Range of built-in wardrobes with fitted hanging rails and shelves. Shaver light and point. Radiator. TV point. EN-SUITE: Comprises WC, pedestal wash hand basin. Enclosed shower with glazed sliding door and Triton shower unit. Part tiled walls. Radiator. Extractor fan. Shaver light and point. OUTSIDE From Marine Parade, gate and steps lead to Cobb Gate. Garden extends principally to the side of the property with views across the bay. The garden comprises, paved patio areas with raised beds and natural stone walling. Stone built BBQ, outside lighting and gas meter. Garden extends by pathway to the rear of the property with a block and rendered store shed fitted with power and light and further timber store shed. AGENTS NOTE: The present owners currently have successfully let out the master bedroom on a room only basis with many regular visitors returning to enjoy this enviable location. SERVICES: All mains services are connected to the building. Gas fired central heating. LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Dorset District Council. We are advised that the property is in band F. AGENTS NOTE: Please note that the floor plan below is not to scale and is to be used for identification purposes only. ## Property Photos - ![Sea views](/listings/photos/25452230/554923) - Sea views - ![Living room](/listings/photos/25452230/554925) - Living room - ![Living room](/listings/photos/25452230/554934) - Living room - ![Master bedroom](/listings/photos/25452230/554936) - Master bedroom - ![Master bedroom](/listings/photos/25452230/554937) - Master bedroom - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/25452230/554939) - Bedroom 2 - ![Dining area](/listings/photos/25452230/554941) - Dining area - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/25452230/554942) - Kitchen - ![Gardens](/listings/photos/25452230/554943) - Gardens - ![Gardens](/listings/photos/25452230/554944) - Gardens - ![Sea view](/listings/photos/25452230/554945) - Sea view - ![Front of property](/listings/photos/25452230/554947) - Front of property ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | COBB GATE MARINE PARADE, LYME REGIS, WEST DORSET, DORSET, DT7 3JE | £690,000 | 19/11/2013 | Detached | | COBB GATE MARINE PARADE, LYME REGIS, WEST DORSET, DORSET, DT7 3JE | £500,000 | 01/06/2009 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] SUNNYBANK 1 MARINE PARADE, LYME REGIS, DORSET, DT7 3JE | £560,000 | 02/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] THE ALCOVE FLAT 2 MARINE PARADE, LYME REGIS, DORSET, DT7 3JE | £671,075 | 16/12/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] ARGYLE HOUSE, 11 FLAT 1 MARINE PARADE, LYME REGIS, DORSET, DT7 3JE | £525,000 | 03/08/2022 | Other | | [Same street] THE OLD BOAT HOUSE FLAT 2 MARINE PARADE, LYME REGIS, DORSET, DT7 3JE | £395,000 | 30/06/2022 | Flat | | 7 BROAD STREET, LYME REGIS, DORSET, DT7 3QD | £1,030,000 | 28/10/2021 | Detached | | ST. MICHAELS COTTAGE, 1 LANGMOOR CLOSE, LYME REGIS, DORSET, DT7 3LQ | £585,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £537,769 (4 sales) **Area average:** £807,500 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £666,000 (5 Detached, DT7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -25.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dorset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £935/mo - **Realistic:** £1,039/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,143/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid & West Dorset (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £898/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £129,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £103,900 *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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,626/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -0.9% - **10y growth:** 33.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Dorset; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.5% - **5y growth (index):** 12.8% - **10y growth (index):** 30.7% ## 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)