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Plymtree, Cullompton

South West

£600,000

Listed on 01/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
1843 sqft

Description

This substantial five-bedroom detached family home is set within over half an acre of private gardens, located in the heart of Plymtree village. The property features a double garage and ample driveway parking, making it ideal for families. Built in the mid-1980s, this home has been well-maintained but is now ready for updating to meet modern standards. It benefits from uPVC double glazing and recently installed fascias and guttering, ensuring a solid foundation for renovations. The spacious interior includes generous living areas, while the expansive garden, enclosed by mature hedges and trees, offers a high degree of privacy and features established shrubs, fruit trees, a vegetable garden, and a greenhouse. Conveniently situated within walking distance to local amenities such as the primary school, village pub, and community shop, this property also provides easy access to the M5 and nearby towns including Cullompton, Honiton, and Exeter. This home presents a fantastic opportunity for those looking to invest in a family-friendly property with significant potential for enhancement.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This substantial 5-bedroom detached house in Plymtree offers a generous plot of over half an acre, making it an appealing family home with plenty of outdoor space. The property is well-maintained externally and features a large garden with established shrubs and fruit trees, providing a lovely setting for family activities. However, the interior is dated, with signs of wear throughout, including in the living areas and kitchen, which features wooden cabinetry that has aged. This presents a clear opportunity for buyers to modernize the home according to their taste.

While the asking price of £600,000 is slightly above the local average at £326/sqf compared to £302/sqf, the all-in cost of around £660,000 when factoring in the renovation range of £40,000 to £80,000 stretches the budget against local benchmarks for this floor area. Thus, although the property has potential, the economics are less favorable, and buyers should carefully consider the investment required to bring it up to modern standards.

Key opportunities

  • Large garden space with established shrubs and fruit trees for outdoor enjoyment.
  • Scope to modernize dated interiors, providing a chance to add personal style.

Key risks

  • All-in costs may be stretched versus local benchmarks, requiring careful financial consideration.

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Plymtree, Cullompton
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£2,267
Based on a loan of £450,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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