LOWER KNOWLE
KINGSBRIDGE, WEST CHARLETON, DEVON TQ7 2AH
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
195 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£857,000 Mar 2025
Price per m²
£4,462/m²
Local average
£651,952 (+33.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (13,715 of 33,755)
Street crime
2 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Beautifully presented detached property
- Views to the Kingsbridge/Salcombe estuary
- Situated in an elevated position
- Approximately 2015 Sq.ft of accommodation
- Private landscaped garden
- Covered sun terrace
- Balcony with glass balustrade
- Guest bedroom wtih en-suite shower room
- Immaculate decoration throughout
- Parking with electric vehicle charging point
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
There is approximately 2015 sq.ft of accommodation which comprises;
Reception hall with stairs to the first floor and the guest bedroom which has double doors opening to a patio and the garden and a fully tiled en-suite shower room.
The kitchen and dining area is beautifully laid out, with ample built-in floor and wall units, numerous integrated appliances, central island/breakfast bar with storage below, and space for a dining table and chairs in front of the bifold doors which open a patio and the side garden which is bound by timber fencing.
The spacious sitting room has a feature stone fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove on a slate hearth, stairs to the first floor and door into the front porch. Completing the ground floor is a utility room and cloakroom.
On the first floor are 3 double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and one with a en-suite shower room, built-in wardrobes and double doors opening onto the balcony which has stunning views over the garden, to the estuary and surrounding countryside.
The landscaped garden is mainly laid to lawn with established planted borders, mature trees and shrubs with central pathway leading from the lane to the front door, there are also a couple of outbuildings.
There is also parking for 2/3 cars and an electric vehicle charging point.
The popular village of West Charleton benefits from a pub, church and primary school. The market town of Kingsbridge is close by and offers a wide range of commercial, leisure and shopping facilities, including the Ofsted ‘outstanding’ Kingsbridge Community College. There are walks across fields to the shores of the Kingsbridge/Salcombe Estuary, and the famous sailing centres of Salcombe and Dartmouth are also within easy reach as well as an abundance of sandy beaches and coves with miles of coastal footpaths.
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Listed by
Kingsbridge
Marchand Petit
Reference: 153983591
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 11/06/2019
Expiry date: 10/06/2029
Current heating cost: £782/year
Potential heating cost: £716/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,500
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
212% since 2013
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 31/03/2025 (1 year ago) | £857,000 | +3.3% |
| Sold | 30/06/2021 (5 years ago) | £830,000 | +201.8% |
| Sold | 20/05/2013 (13 years ago) | £275,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 CHARLETON WAY, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2AN | £350,000 | 18/02/2025 | Detached |
| WHITEACRES, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2AB | £695,000 | 18/12/2023 | Detached |
| WAYSIDE, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2AJ | £400,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| LEEWARD HOUSE, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2AB | £1,350,000 | 26/04/2023 | Detached |
| 1 HERONS REACH, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2TT | £1,100,000 | 19/04/2023 | Detached |
| LYNORA, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2AE | £667,750 | 16/08/2022 | Detached |
| CHURCH BARN, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2AD | £1,752,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 29 LYTE LANE, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2BW | £427,000 | 04/08/2022 | Detached |
| 1 LYTE LANE, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2BW | £750,000 | 20/04/2022 | Detached |
| 2 HERONS REACH, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2TT | £770,000 | 13/04/2022 | Detached |
| 13 CHARLETON WAY, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2AN | £402,250 | 20/01/2022 | Detached |
| 10 SAUNDERS WAY, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2BS | £750,000 | 20/01/2022 | Detached |
| MARTON SAUNDERS WAY, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2BS | £350,000 | 23/07/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £751,077 (13 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Hams. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for South Hams. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Hams.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Devon: £1,097/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
A379
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Village Hall | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Charleton Primary School | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Texaco Shop | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Kingsbridge Park Side | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Kingsbridge Ria End | 1.3 miles |
| Shop | Morrisons Daily | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Totnes Community Hospital | 11.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleton Church of England Academy | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 1 Jul 2015 |
| Kingsbridge Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Requires improvement — 14 Sep 2023 |
| Kingsbridge Academy | Secondary | 1.5 miles | Good — 4 May 2023 |
| West Alvington Church of England Academy | Primary | 1.9 miles | Good — 12 May 2020 |
| Salcombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2.5 miles | Good — 9 Mar 2016 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).