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3 Carnbrae Cottages, Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5AP

Notable views1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
136 m²
1464 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Carnbrae Cottages

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

3 Carnbrae Cottages is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Abbotsham, Bideford, Bideford (EX39 5AP). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in May 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across 2008–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £323,000 is 36.6% above the 2014 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Carnbrae Cottages

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Aug 2014
EPC improved fromF37toD65
Heating System
Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated StonePartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2021from Oct 2020
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Carnbrae Cottages, Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Mar 2015
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    First floor extension to eastern side of property, and roof extension.

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    1/1047/2014/FUL
    View planning record
Before you offer

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Carnbrae Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£323,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£236,500

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 May 2014Most recent

    £236,500

    +12.6%over 5 years

  2. 10 July 2008

    £210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX39 5AP: £282,500 (2024–2021).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Carnbrae Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Comparables

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£304k

1 Castle Meadow, Buckland Brewer

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£300k

1 Auction Way, Woolsery

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£300k

1 Boundstone Cottages, Littleham

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bideford district page.
Full Bideford report

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

St Helen's Church of England School. 3 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX39 5AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for EX39 5AP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX39 5AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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