Cofton Hill, Cockwood, EX6
South West
£1,750,000
Listed on 02/10/2026
Listed on 02/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
6Type
HouseFeatures
- Balcony
- Garden
- Parking
- Tenanted
Description
This detached coastal property near Starcross combines a three-bedroom bungalow with two self-contained annexes and two further holiday-let units described as unfinished. The main home has sea views, a balcony and access to the surrounding grounds. The listing also describes a private entrance for the holiday units and notes that one bedroom with its own entrance could potentially be used as a separate annex.
The grounds include gardens, decking, a croquet lawn and pasture, with the listing referring to approximately two acres and possible development potential subject to planning permission. The property is offered freehold with vacant possession, although the rental units are currently occupied under an APT. Mains electricity, water and gas are stated, with drainage to a septic tank. Exeter is described as around 11 miles away, with nearby rail stations at Starcross and Dawlish.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a distinctive coastal-and-countryside project, with sea and estuary views, extensive grounds and a private driveway. The main house appears clean and usable, so the visible scope is light: a cosmetic update could refresh the dated timber-clad kitchen and some interior finishes. The listing also describes two annexes and two holiday-let units, with finishing touches still required on the latter, though their condition and scope are not established by the photos.
At 52/100, this is a weaker overall opportunity rather than a clear value-led buy. The floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the score also reflects that the available information is not enough to assess residual value. The grounds, views and additional accommodation give it unusual potential, but the location score is average and the scale of any income or development opportunity needs verifying.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated timber-clad kitchen and selected interior finishes without taking on a major main-house refurbishment.
- Make use of the sea and estuary views, gardens, pasture and outdoor spaces to strengthen the property's appeal.
- Investigate the annexes and holiday-let units as potential income opportunities, with their condition and finishing scope to be confirmed.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Dawlish Warren Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Dawlish Warren
Starcross Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Starcross
Exmouth Rail Station
1.8 miles
Train · Exmouth
Dawlish Rail Station
2.2 miles
Train · Dawlish
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