# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TQ7 2AH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | LOWER KNOWLE, KINGSBRIDGE, WEST CHARLETON, DEVON TQ7 2AH | | Price | £870,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £857,000 Mar 2025 | ## Description Lower Knowle is a beautifully presented detached property sitting in an elevated position with wonderful south-facing views across the village to the Estuary. 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. **Money Laundering Regulations** Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and assist with the smooth progression of the sale. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 51](/listings/photos/153983591/1312262) - Picture No. 51 - ![Picture No. 43](/listings/photos/153983591/1312263) - Picture No. 43 - ![Picture No. 37](/listings/photos/153983591/1312264) - Picture No. 37 - ![Picture No. 36](/listings/photos/153983591/1312265) - Picture No. 36 - ![Picture No. 38](/listings/photos/153983591/1312266) - Picture No. 38 - ![Picture No. 35](/listings/photos/153983591/1312267) - Picture No. 35 - ![Picture No. 39](/listings/photos/153983591/1312268) - Picture No. 39 - ![Picture No. 28](/listings/photos/153983591/1312269) - Picture No. 28 - ![Picture No. 30](/listings/photos/153983591/1312270) - Picture No. 30 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/153983591/1312271) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/153983591/1312272) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/153983591/1312273) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/153983591/1312274) - Picture No. 26 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/153983591/1312275) - Picture No. 27 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/153983591/1312276) - Picture No. 29 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/153983591/1312277) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 31](/listings/photos/153983591/1312278) - Picture No. 31 - ![Picture No. 41](/listings/photos/153983591/1312279) - Picture No. 41 - ![Picture No. 42](/listings/photos/153983591/1312280) - Picture No. 42 - ![Picture No. 45](/listings/photos/153983591/1312281) - Picture No. 45 - ![Parking](/listings/photos/153983591/1312282) - Parking ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/153983591/1312283) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/153983591/1312284) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | LOWER KNOWLE, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2AH | £857,000 | 31/03/2025 | Detached | | LOWER KNOWLE, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2AH | £830,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | LOWER KNOWLE, WEST CHARLETON, KINGSBRIDGE, SOUTH HAMS, DEVON, TQ7 2AH | £275,000 | 20/05/2013 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £651,952 (31 Detached, TQ7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +33.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South Hams). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £900/mo - **Realistic:** £1,000/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,100/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Devon (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.11% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £100,000 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -22.7% - **10y growth:** 33.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for South Hams; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.3% - **5y growth (index):** 12.7% - **10y growth (index):** 27.7% ## 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)