The Mews, Riversmeet, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BE
About The Mews
The Mews is a detached house in Topsham, Exeter, Exeter (EX3 0BE). It has a recorded floor area of 148 m² (around 1593 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.
Today's modelled estimate of £965,000 is 43.2% below the 2021 sale of £1,700,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,067/sq ft) was about 31.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 7 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 148 m² it's 22.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (192 m² median across 3 EPCs). Sold June 2021 for £1,700,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
The Mews's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Planning history
The Mews has been through 5 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.
- Mar 2025Tree WorksTreesIn report
Sycamore (T1) - It is recommended to approve the felling of the tree due to significant bark damage caused by grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis). Grey squirrels are known to strip bark from trees, particularly during the spring and summer months, to access the nutrient-rich phloem layer beneath. This activity disrupts the tree's vascular system, impairing its ability to transport water and nutrients, which can lead to reduced vitality, increased susceptibility to disease, and ultimately, tree death. In this case, the extent of the damage has compromised the tree's structural integrity, posing a potential safety risk. Additionally, the tree's canopy fails to contribute to the visual amenities that enhance the character and setting of the Conservation Area. A healthy and well-structured canopy is essential for maintaining the aesthetic and ecological value of such areas, providing shade, habitat for wildlife, and visual cohesion with the surrounding landscape. However, this tree's canopy is sparse, uneven, or otherwise detracts from the overall visual harmony of the area, diminishing its contribution to the Conservation Area's distinctive character.
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 25/0215/CAT
- Sept 2024Tree WorksTreesIn report
Sycamore (T1) - remove dead branches and 3 metres reduction on the whole aspect of the crown. Lime (T2) - 3 metres reduction on the whole aspect of the crown. The trees are situated in a secluded garden and cannot be seen by the general public. An Acer tree has at least 25% dieback on the southeast side of its crown, and a Tilia tree has an asymmetrical crown due to a larger neighbouring Sycamore tree.
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 24/1032/CAT
We flagged 2 things worth checking at The Mews
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
- Environmental risk flagged
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
£965,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£1,700,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
22 June 2021Most recent
£1,700,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in EX3 0BE: £1,750,000 (2025–1997).
Nearby sales in EX3 0BE
The Coach House, Riversmeet, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BE
Sold Oct 2025
£1,150,000Riversmeet Cottage, Riversmeet, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BE
Sold Sept 2014
£1,800,000Riversmeet House, Riversmeet, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BE
Sold May 2009
£1,750,0002 Riversmeet House, Riversmeet, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BE
Sold Sept 1997
£300,000
Everything we know about The Mews, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
- Environmental risk flagged
Versus other Riversmeet homes
The Mews outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£11,486
Street avg £7,207
Floor Area
148 m²
Street avg 252 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
8.4 t/year
Street avg 13.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.7 km
Quay — bus stop.
Closest school
1.3 km
The Topsham School. 3 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
41.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.2dB