Longdown, Exeter
South West
£375,000
Listed on 24/10/2026
Listed on 24/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
BungalowArea
997 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This detached bungalow in Longdown offers single-storey accommodation with a kitchen, dining room, family room and three bedrooms as described by the agent. The bathroom has been updated, and a separate WC is also provided. The property is presented as ready for occupation, with scope to alter or extend the accommodation subject to the necessary consents. A flue remains in the third bedroom, which the listing notes could allow for a wood burner to be installed.
Outside, the front provides parking for a couple of vehicles, while the private rear garden includes a patio, lawn and established shrubs, with countryside views beyond. The listing also identifies possible roof-space accommodation, potentially including dormer windows, subject to planning permission and building regulations. Windyridge is around four miles west of Exeter, with access to the city’s amenities and transport links, as well as the A30 and A38. Services include mains electricity and water, private drainage, and Dimplex Quantum storage heaters installed in 2022; the listing also states that new RCD boards have been fitted.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a usable bungalow with a clear cosmetic refresh opportunity: the dated kitchen finishes and several floor coverings offer scope to update the look, while the photographed living spaces and bedrooms appear maintained and the shower room is already relatively contemporary. The established garden, countryside views and the flue in the third bedroom add character and options; the listing also mentions possible roof-space accommodation or extending, subject to consents and feasibility.
On the economics, adding an estimated £10,000 to the asking price takes total commitment towards £385,000 — around 9% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today. Enough to keep renovation economics in the "could be tighter" band.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen finishes and floor coverings while retaining the usable interiors.
- Make selective improvements to the established garden, including pruning dense planting.
- Explore the stated roof-space or extension potential, subject to planning, building regulations and confirmed feasibility.
Key risks
- All-in purchase and refurbishment costs look tight against local benchmarks; the asking price is already above the local £/sqf average.
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