# 3 bedroom cottage for sale (PL19 8BZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 71 PLYMOUTH ROAD, TAVISTOCK, DEVON PL19 8BZ |
| Price | £260,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Floor area | 68 m² |
| Last sold | £166,000 Jun 2011 |

## Description

A completely renovated detached cottage, retaining many period features and finished to a high standard.  Forming part of a prestigious landmark residential development, conveniently situated within level walking distance of all the towns amenities and just a few meters of "The Meadows" and Westbridge, with its delightful walks along the canal and River Tavy.  Internal viewing is strongly recommended.

A wooden door with double glazed panels lead into the Living Space.  This is an attractive light and airy room with a fireplace housing a woodburning stove set on a tiled hearth with granite lintel and uplighters to either side of the chimney, there is a further door with double glazed panelling and two double glazed wooden windows with slate tiled sills, the room has tiled flooring with underfloor heating and there is a radiator.  The kitchen area is fully fitted with shaker style units with contrasting granite work tops, integral appliances have been fitted which include: fridge, freezer, dishwasher, electric oven with 4-ring hob over and stainless steel extractor hood above, there is recessed spotlights and pendant lighting.  Three steps lead up to a split level area with radiator and the staircase continues to the first floor.  A wooden door leads into the utility room which is fitted with base cupboards, worktops and inset stainless steel sink unit, there is space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer, the tiled flooring is continued and there is a small wooden double glazed window with slate sill and a radiator.  There is a built-in cupboard where the Ariston combination gas boiler is sited and also provides good storage space.  An external door provides access to the rear porch and the pavement from which "The Meadows" can be easily reached just a few meters away.  The cloakroom has been fitted with a low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, the tiled flooring is continued and there is a wooden double glazed window with slate sill.

On the first floor there is a split level light and airy landing with two wooden double glazed windows with slate sills and further skylight window, there is recessed spotlighting and a good size built-in airing cupboard with shelving, radiator and power points.  The master bedroom has a wooden double glazed window with slate sill with an open outlook towards Westbridge and radiator.  Bedroom two is an unusual shaped room with two wooden double glazed windows, part vaulted ceiling, recessed spotlights and radiator.  Bedroom three has a wooden double glazed window with slate shelved recess and radiator.  The modern bathroom is fully tiled and has been stylishly fitted with a white suite comprising: panelled bath with shower mixer taps, separate shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c.  There is an obscure double glazed window with deep slate sill, recessed spotlighting, heated towel rail and access to the loft space.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/36858600/335948) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/36858600/335950) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 71 PLYMOUTH ROAD, TAVISTOCK, WEST DEVON, DEVON, PL19 8BZ | £166,000 | 03/06/2011 | 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] 83A PLYMOUTH ROAD, TAVISTOCK, WEST DEVON, DEVON, PL19 8BZ | £180,000 | 12/01/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 71 APARTMENT 3 PLYMOUTH ROAD, TAVISTOCK, WEST DEVON, DEVON, PL19 8BZ | £299,950 | 20/12/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 71 APARTMENT 7 PLYMOUTH ROAD, TAVISTOCK, WEST DEVON, DEVON, PL19 8BZ | £345,000 | 10/07/2023 | Flat |
| RIVERMEAD PIXON LANE, TAVISTOCK, WEST DEVON, DEVON, PL19 8DH | £380,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 83B PLYMOUTH ROAD, TAVISTOCK, WEST DEVON, DEVON, PL19 8BZ | £348,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £293,238 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £380,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £425,024 (21 Detached, PL19, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -38.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £753/mo
- **Realistic:** £837/mo
- **Optimistic:** £921/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 Maisonette, Paddons Row, PL19 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.64 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Holly Bank, PL19 | £1,800/mo | 3 | 1 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,450/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.56% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £181,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £145,000

*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 £1,450/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £256/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.1%

*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:** £3,824/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 5%
- **10y growth:** 39.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for West Devon; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 6.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 44.4%

## Flood risk

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

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