# 4 bedroom bungalow for sale (EX8 2HG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8, EX8 2HG | | Price | £585,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £565,000 | ## Description Spacious 4/5-Bedroom Home with Stunning Views in Sought-After Douglas Avenue, Exmouth. Nestled in one of Exmouth’s most desirable locations, this versatile 4/5-bedroom home offers generous living space, breathtaking countryside views, and fantastic potential to make it your own. The property boasts a front garden and driveway leading to a garage, providing plenty of parking and storage. Inside, the home is well laid out, featuring a spacious lounge, a kitchen diner, and a separate dining room, perfect for family gatherings or entertaining. A dedicated office space makes working from home easy and practical. The property offers four/five well-proportioned bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, ensuring plenty of space for a growing family or guests. The beautifully designed rear garden is a true highlight. Although sloped, it has been thoughtfully landscaped to create multiple seating areas, each offering a different perspective. At the very top, you’ll find a peaceful spot with stunning views over rolling fields and the surrounding countryside—the perfect place to unwind. With great potential to update and personalise, this is a rare opportunity to own a spacious home in a prestigious location, close to Exmouth’s beaches, schools, and amenities. Don’t miss out—contact us today to arrange a viewing! ## Property Photos - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246344) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246345) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246346) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246347) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246348) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246349) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246350) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246351) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246352) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246353) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246354) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246355) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246356) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246357) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246358) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246359) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/159732776/246360) - PHOTOGRAPHY ## Floorplans - ![FLOOR-PLAN](/listings/photos/159732776/246361) - FLOOR-PLAN ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/159732776/246362) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | | £565,000 | 01/01/2025 | — | | | £425,000 | 01/01/2012 | — | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 COLVIN CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HN | £660,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached | | 13 ORCOMBE GARDENS, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HL | £800,000 | 27/03/2025 | Detached | | 20 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HU | £670,000 | 21/03/2025 | Detached | | 25 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2PZ | £710,750 | 13/03/2025 | Detached | | 34 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £670,000 | 16/02/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] 77 DOUGLAS AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HG | £715,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached | | 12 BUCKINGHAM CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2JB | £435,500 | 19/09/2023 | Detached | | 4 BARNFIELD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QE | £660,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached | | 17 STEVENSTONE ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2EP | £510,000 | 04/05/2023 | Detached | | 35 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QD | £995,600 | 29/11/2022 | Detached | | 1 BUCKINGHAM CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2JB | £640,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | 15 ELVIS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QB | £665,000 | 24/11/2022 | Detached | | 9 WRAGG DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2FW | £505,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | 7 WRAGG DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2FW | £510,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | 1 PLUMB PARK AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2FR | £520,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached | | 12 ELVIS ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QB | £1,120,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 83 DOUGLAS AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HG | £605,000 | 27/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 106 DOUGLAS AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HG | £595,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached | | 46A CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QD | £731,000 | 05/01/2022 | Detached | | 11 DUNSFORD CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HW | £450,000 | 14/12/2021 | Detached | | 12 STEVENSTONE ROAD, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2EP | £1,135,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached | | 38 CRANFORD AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2QA | £833,000 | 23/11/2021 | Detached | | 8 DUNSFORD CLOSE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HW | £600,000 | 27/10/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 90 DOUGLAS AVENUE, EXMOUTH, EAST DEVON, DEVON, EX8 2HG | £560,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £618,750 (4 sales) **Area average:** £691,043 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £501,228 (36 Detached, EX8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +16.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Devon). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £873/mo - **Realistic:** £970/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,067/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Taunton & West Somerset (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Detached House, St Margaret's View, EX8 | £1,800/mo | 4 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Terraced House, Lawn Road, EX8 | £1,525/mo | 4 | 0.94 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Terraced House, Woodville Road, EX8 | £1,550/mo | 4 | 1.17 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,625/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £193,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £155,000 *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 £1,550/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 31.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-934/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6.6% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 3% - **10y growth:** 41.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Devon; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.6% - **5y growth (index):** 17.4% - **10y growth (index):** 40.5% ## 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)