We've tightened what earns a Pursue. A home now needs a published valuation, a strategy that still makes money after real running costs and lender stress tests, and no listing problems that would stop a mortgage. You'll see fewer Pursues, and each one has been checked harder.
See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · TA3 7HE
Sold STCListed 46 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
A charming and beautifully refurbished semi-detached cottage with south facing courtyard garden, garage and off road parking offered with no onward chain.
Council Tax band D, EPC rating D, Freehold Situation Staplehay is situated approximately 2.25 miles south of the County Town of Taunton and is considered to be one of the most desirable residential areas.
The adjoining village of Trull boasts a variety of amenities, including primary schooling, recreational facilities, village stores, and a pub.
For those with walking and riding interests, the property is situated near the Blackdown Hills.
Taunton offers an excellent range of shopping, recreational, and leisure facilities, including the renowned Somerset County Cricket Ground and Taunton Racecourse.
There is easy access to the M5 via junction 25 and regular rail services to London from Taunton Station.
Description Elm Cottage is a charming semi-detached period cottage which has been beautifully refurbished by the current owners who have been mindful to retain much of its original charm and character with stylish and well proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors.
Accommodation The stylish and well proportioned accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes an entrance porch leading through to an entrance hall and lobby with doors to the kitchen, dining room, bedroom and bathroom and stairs leading up to the living room which has vaulted beamed ceilings and double doors opening onto the rear courtyard.
Steps lead up to a further study which could be used for a variety of purposes, including space for third bedroom if required, with window seat.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of Shaker style wall and base units with oak effect worktops with 1.5 bowl sink unit, four ring gas hob with extractor hood over, fridge/freezer and door to the dining room.
The dining room has beamed ceilings, double aspect windows, stairs leading to the master bedroom suite which has double aspect windows and access to the en-suite which includes a double enclosed shower cubicle, wc and wash basin with panelled walls, double aspect windows, built in airing cupboard and wardrobes.
On the ground floor there is a further bedroom with window overlooking the courtyard and access to a ground floor bathroom which has been re-fitted and includes panel bath, wash basin and wc with concealed cistern and electric shower.
Outside From the hallway a door leads out to a rear courtyard with walkway leading to the main area of garden which has two levels of terraced gardens which are south facing and enclosed by wooden fencing panels with door opening out to a parking area which can be found in Sweethay Close.
To the side of the property there is an area of garden which is not owned but has been maintained by the property for a number of years and at the front of the house is a garage with double doors which could be converted subject to planning permission if desired.
Services Mains drainage, gas, electricity, water. Gas central heating. Superfast broadband available (Ofcom), Mobile signal likely available outdoors (Ofcom).
Please note the agents have not inspected or tested the appliances. Directions Leaving Taunton on Honiton Road proceed south through Trull and into Staplehay.
Take the right hand turn into Sweethay Lane just after the garage and Elm Cottage can be found on the left hand side identifiable by a Stags For Sale board.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs
.png)
FAQ
About Elm Cottage, Staplehay, Taunton
Explore nearby