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Exeter Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12

South West

£260,000

Listed on 23/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Bungalow
Area
1400 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached Edwardian-style bungalow, dating from around 1911, is set back from Exeter Road on a sizeable plot in Kingsteignton. The accommodation is arranged around a central hall and includes two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, dining room, a compact kitchen and a utility/porch entrance. A conservatory spans the rear and looks onto the enclosed garden. The property also has off-road parking, a garage and side access to the garden. Kingsteignton shops, schools and a supermarket are nearby, with Newton Abbot town centre a short drive away. The A380 and rail connections from Newton Abbot provide routes towards Exeter, Plymouth and London. The listing describes the house as a project with scope to extend, subject to the necessary permissions and checks. The seller reports that a significant roof leak was followed by a replacement roof around 2020, but says limited information is available. The listing also warns of major visible defects, including a partially collapsed floor in the bedroom and living room, and suggests a cash purchase may be required. The garage roof may contain asbestos. The sale is subject to probate, and buyers should make their own investigations into the building, roof history, floor defects and any proposed alterations.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £260,000, this detached Edwardian-style bungalow is priced at £186/sqf, well below the local average of £306/sqf — a clear opportunity to acquire at a comparatively low price. Its generous plot, enclosed garden, garage, parking and rear conservatory give the project useful scope, while the dated interiors and overgrown garden offer plenty to reshape. The listing also mentions potential to extend, subject to the relevant permissions.

This is a heavy project rather than a cosmetic refresh: partially collapsed floor areas are reported in the bedroom and living room, and ceiling discolouration is visible in places. A significant historic roof leak and replacement around 2020 are also reported, with limited information available about the work. The overall score is weak despite the attractive price, reflecting the condition and elevated risk; careful investigation and a substantial programme are essential.

Key opportunities

  • The detached Edwardian-style bungalow, conservatory and generous plot provide a characterful base to rework the interior and make better use of the garden.
  • A heavy whole-house project gives scope to rethink the dated finishes across the photographed living spaces, kitchen and bathroom.
  • The enclosed garden, garage and off-road parking add practical value; the listing also cites potential to extend, subject to permissions.

Key risks

  • Partially collapsed floor areas are reported in the bedroom and living room, and ceiling discolouration is visible in places; establish the extent and cause before committing.
  • A significant historic roof leak and replacement around 2020 are reported, but details are limited; verify the roof's condition and repair history.
  • Collapsed floor areas and stripped-back project scope mean planning for a substantial interior rebuild and a longer, more complex programme than a cosmetic refresh.

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Location

Exeter Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Newton Abbot Rail Station

    1.7 miles

    Train · Newton Abbot

  • Teignmouth Rail Station

    4.5 miles

    Train · Teignmouth

  • Torre Rail Station

    6.1 miles

    Train · Torre

  • Dawlish Rail Station

    6.1 miles

    Train · Dawlish

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