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Swanborough Road, Newton Abbot

South West

£250,000

Listed on 08/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached Bungalow
Area
845 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow has a central hallway, a spacious reception room, a separate living room, a kitchen and a conservatory overlooking the rear garden. The kitchen is at the front and has views towards Haytor Rock on Dartmoor. Driveway parking and a front garden provide outdoor space at the entrance, while the rear garden is described as established, private and generously sized, with mature planting and several garden areas. The property is in the Milber area of Newton Abbot, close to local shops, schools, leisure facilities and a bus stop. Newton Abbot town centre and road and rail connections to Exeter and Torbay are also accessible. The bungalow would benefit from modernisation, and the listing notes possible scope to add an upper storey, subject to planning and other necessary consents. It offers an opportunity to update the existing accommodation and investigate whether further development is feasible.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a weak overall opportunity on the numbers, despite a reasonable asking price: at £296/sq ft, it is slightly below the local average of £306/sq ft. The bungalow appears generally maintained, with dated finishes offering a light, manageable refresh rather than a major renovation. Its conservatory, driveway and established rear garden give it useful appeal, while the outlook towards Haytor Rock is a distinctive bonus. The listing also mentions possible upward extension, subject to the necessary consents, but feasibility is not established.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the older interior finishes to give the living spaces and bedrooms a more contemporary feel.
  • Make the most of the conservatory and established rear garden, with scope to maintain or refresh the weathered deck and garden areas.
  • Enjoy the driveway parking and the outlook towards Haytor Rock; the listing also suggests possible upward extension, subject to consents and feasibility.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Swanborough Road, Newton Abbot
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Newton Abbot Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · Newton Abbot

  • Torre Rail Station

    3.8 miles

    Train · Torre

  • Teignmouth Rail Station

    4.1 miles

    Train · Teignmouth

  • Torquay Rail Station

    4.6 miles

    Train · Torquay

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,021
Based on a loan of £187,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-9.1% since listed
£250,000£25,000(-9.1%)
20/10/2026
Current price
£275,000Initial listing
08/09/2026

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