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Cherry Tree Drive, Brixton, Plymouth, Devon

South West

£475,000

Listed on 28/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1229 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached three-bedroom bungalow occupies a generous south-facing plot in the village of Brixton, with countryside views and a flexible single-storey layout. The accommodation includes a central hallway, a dual-aspect sitting room with a fireplace and sliding doors to the terrace, a separate dining room and a glazed conservatory overlooking the garden. The fitted kitchen has space for several appliances and connects to a side lobby with its own external entrance. There are three bedrooms, including a dual-aspect principal room and a third bedroom currently used as a study. A bathroom with a bath is complemented by a separate wet room. The gardens include a lawn, mature planting, paved terrace, pond, greenhouse and productive areas. A broad driveway provides off-road parking and leads to a detached garage. The property is believed to date from the mid-1950s and is offered with no onward chain. It requires modernisation, giving a purchaser scope to update the accommodation to their requirements, subject to any necessary consents. The sellers advise that the garage roof may contain asbestos; the condition of the bungalow roof has not been independently verified. Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected, with gas-fired central heating. Brixton village amenities and bus connections are within walking distance, with Plymouth and the South Devon coast also accessible.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached bungalow has plenty to work with: a bright, flexible single-storey layout, a south-facing terrace and an extensive established garden with mature planting, a pond and greenhouse. The interiors look clean and usable, but the kitchen, bathroom and finishes in several rooms are dated, making this a light modernisation project rather than a major overhaul.

At £475,000, the asking price is broadly in line with the local average at £386/sq ft versus £385. The generous plot, detached garage and countryside outlook add appeal, though the numbers do not point to a clear bargain at this price.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated but usable interiors to give the bungalow a more contemporary feel.
  • Make the most of the south-facing terrace, conservatory and established garden, with selective planting or landscaping to suit a new owner.
  • Use the flexible single-storey layout, detached garage and driveway to support a range of living and storage needs.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Cherry Tree Drive, Brixton, Plymouth, Devon
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Plymouth Rail Station

    5.2 miles

    Train · Plymouth

  • Devonport Rail Station

    6.3 miles

    Train · Devonport

  • Ivybridge Rail Station

    6.3 miles

    Train · Ivybridge

  • Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station

    6.6 miles

    Train · Plymouth

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,794
Based on a loan of £356,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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