Sold STC Semi-detached

15 DOWNS VIEW

BUDE, CORNWALL EX23 8RF

5 beds 3 baths 1,604 sq ft Listed 9 Sep 2017 (-3189d)

£425,000

Reduced on 21 Feb 2017

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Property details

Floor area

149 m²

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£407,500 Dec 2017

Price per m²

£2,852/m²

Local average

£327,208 (+29.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,826 of 33,755)

Street crime

28 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • A spacious semi-detached Edwardian town house
  • Highly sought after location within 500 yards from Crooklets beach
  • Lounge/dining room, breakfast room and kitchen
  • Five bedrooms three bath/shower rooms
  • Balcony enjoying views over the golf course and down to Crooklets

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

A spacious semi-detached Edwardian town house, being less than 500 yards from Crooklets beach and enjoying stunning golf course views. The well-presented accommodation briefly comprises: entrance hall with original mosaic tiled flooring, well-appointed ground floor wet room, lounge dining room, breakfast room, kitchen and side porch. On the first floor there are four bedrooms with a balcony being accessed from the main bedroom, and a bath/ wet room; whilst on the second floor is bedroom five and bathroom. Outside, the gardens to the front and rear are mainly laid to lawn with established planting.

Directions - From the centre of town proceed up Belle Vue and then descend down Golf House Road towards Flexbury. Take the first left turning into Downs View and head down towards Crooklets beach where number 15 will be found on the right-hand side.

Entrance Hall - Entering via UPVC obscure double glazed door to the entrance hall with coved ceiling, dado rail, deep skirting boards, attractive original mosaic tiled flooring and a staircase that ascends to the first floor. Doors serve the following rooms:-

Wet Room - 12'1 max x 4'5 max (3.68m max x 1.35m max) - UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation with inset spotlights, extractor fan, attractive fully tiled walls and flooring, mains fed shower, pedestal wash hand basin and a push button low flush WC; all being complemented with chrome taps and fitments. Wall mounted heated towel rail.

Lounge/Dining Room - 22'1 plus walk-in bay window x 12'1 (6.73m plus wa - A bright and spacious dual aspect room with UVPC double glazed walk-in bay window to the front elevation, offering a pleasant outlook over the gardens and Bude golf course and a further double glazed UPVC window to the side elevation, picture rail, deep skirting boards and two radiators. An attractive inset gas fireplace with a slate hearth and wooden surround.

Breakfast Room - 10'7 x 10'7 (3.23m x 3.23m) - With UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, coved ceiling, fireplace with inset gas fire, tiled flooring, radiator and a Worcester floor standing gas-fired boiler. Door leading to:-

Kitchen - 11'2 x 7'1 (3.40m x 2.16m) - With twin double glazed UPVC windows to the rear elevation, being fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with fitted work surface over. Inset one and a half bowl sink with side drainer and a mixer tap over. Tiled splashbacking, inset electric oven with four ring gas hob and a pull out extractor over, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, washing machine and space for an under counter fridge. Continuation of the tiled flooring and an archway leads into:-

Side Porch - 8' x 5'9 (2.44m x 1.75m) - With UPVC double glazed windows to three elevations and UVPC double glazed door leading out to the rear garden, space for freestanding fridge/freezer and continuation of the tiled flooring.

First Floor - Staircase ascending to the second floor, dado rail and radiator. Doors serve the following rooms:-

Bedroom One - 12'2 x 11'5 plus walk-in bay window (3.71m x 3.48m - With UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side elevations enjoying views across the golf course and down to Crooklets beach and a UPVC double glazed door opening out onto a small balcony area. A bright and spacious double bedroom with deep skirting boards and radiator.

Bedroom Two - 11'9 x 11' plus walk-in bay window (3.58m x 3.35m - A spacious double bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows to the side and front elevations overlooking Bude golf course. Radiator.

Bedroom Three - 11'3 x 10'4 (3.43m x 3.15m) - A spacious double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking the rear garden. Television point and radiator.

Bedroom Four - 8'2 x 5'9 (2.49m x 1.75m) - UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation with views looking over Bude golf course. Radiator.

Family Bathroom/Wet Room - 8'9 x 4'6 (2.67m x 1.37m) - UPVC obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation, attractive fully tiled walls and flooring, panel enclosed bath, wall mounted electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and push button low flush WC. Wall mounted heated towel rail, inset spotlighting and extractor fan.

Second Floor - With velux window to rear elevation and eave storage, doors serve the following rooms:-

Bedroom Five - 13'6 x 11'6 (4.11m x 3.51m) - With UPVC double glazed high level window to the front elevation enjoying views across to the golf course and UPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. A double bedroom with door to eave storage and two radiators.

Bathroom - 6'8 x 6'5 (2.03m x 1.96m) - Loft hatch access, panel enclosed bath with mixer shower attachment over, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and toilet bowl with concealed cistern; all benefiting from chrome taps and fitments. Wall mounted heated towel rail and exposed wooden floorboards.



Outside - The property is approached by a wooden pedestrian gate with a path leading to the front door and the garden being laid to lawn with established planting. Side gated access leads to the rear garden which is again laid to lawn with a patio seating area and established planting and shrubs. Useful outside store.

Council Tax - Band E

Services - All mains services are connected.

Tenure - Freehold

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991: Whilst we as agents endeavour to ensure the accuracy of property details produced and displayed, we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. References to the tenure of the property are based on the information by the seller. The agent has not had sight of the title document. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned in the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.

FLOOR PLANS & MAPS: Please note that if floor plans are displayed they are intended as a general guide

Listed by

Bude

Colwills

Reference: 50457468

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 02/11/2016

Current heating cost: £1,601/year

Potential heating cost: £917/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,640

Recommendations

  • Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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EPC 2

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1319847

Property Details

Street: 15 Downs View

Town: Bude

Postcode: EX23 8RF

Installation Details

Items: 12 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 08/12/2003

Work Completed: 01/12/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 07/12/2017 (8 years ago) £407,500

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
5 CREATHORNE ROAD, BUDE, CORNWALL, EX23 8NT £415,000 12/12/2025 Semi-detached
15 OCEAN VIEW ROAD, BUDE, CORNWALL, EX23 8NN £520,000 07/11/2025 Semi-detached
Same street WYVERN, 7 DOWNS VIEW, BUDE, CORNWALL, EX23 8RF £575,000 07/05/2024 Terraced
Same street 6 DOWNS VIEW, BUDE, CORNWALL, EX23 8RF £760,000 04/05/2023 Terraced
SURF RISE 2 MAER DOWN, BUDE, CORNWALL, EX23 8NG £665,000 31/10/2022 Semi-detached
12 FLEXBURY AVENUE, BUDE, CORNWALL, EX23 8NS £428,000 26/09/2022 Semi-detached
20 WESTPARK ROAD, BUDE, CORNWALL, EX23 8PB £640,000 19/07/2022 Semi-detached
DOLPHIN HOUSE, 2 FLEXBURY AVENUE, BUDE, CORNWALL, EX23 8RN £530,000 10/03/2022 Semi-detached
3 CREATHORNE ROAD, BUDE, CORNWALL, EX23 8NT £325,000 31/01/2022 Semi-detached
34 VICTORIA ROAD, BUDE, CORNWALL, EX23 8RJ £350,000 21/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 3 DOWNS VIEW, BUDE, CORNWALL, EX23 8RF £460,000 22/06/2021 Semi-detached
6 OCEAN VIEW ROAD, BUDE, CORNWALL, EX23 8NW £581,579 15/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £598,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £494,953 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -9.7%
10y growth 53.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cornwall. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -1.4%
5y (index) 11.7%
10y (index) 37.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cornwall. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £902/mo
Realistic £1,002/mo
Optimistic £1,102/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cornwall.

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Camelot Hotel 0.1 miles
Bus stop Flexbury Stores 0.1 miles
Shop The Clip Joint Barber Shop 0.3 miles
Shop Bude Computers 0.3 miles
Hospital Stratton Hospital 1.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 16
Shoplifting 4
Criminal damage and arson 2
Other theft 2
Anti-social behaviour 1
Other crime 1
Public order 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 28

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Bude Primary Academy - Infants Primary 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 9 Nov 2022
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors Primary 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 28 Nov 2022
Budehaven Community School Secondary 0.8 miles Good — 20 May 2024
Stratton Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Good — 25 Apr 2019
Marhamchurch CofE Academy Primary 2.2 miles Requires improvement — 25 Mar 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.24%
Max investor price (0.8%) £125,250
Target investor price (1%) £100,200
  • 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).