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3 bed character property for sale Merafield Road, Plymouth, PL7

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£280,000

Added on 16/09/2026

Type: Character property
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £285 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

EPC C 70 potential B

Key features

Charming three double bedroom cottage
Characterful lounge with wood-burning stove
Period features throughout
Cottage-style kitchen/diner
Bright and sunny conservatory
Three generous double bedrooms
Enclosed and tranquil rear garden
Full of cottage charm and character

About this property

Nestled in a convenient and sought-after location close to Ridgeway Shopping Centre and well-regarded local schools including Old Priory Junior School and St Mary's Infants School, this delightful three double bedroom cottage is brimming with character, warmth and timeless appeal.

Upon entering, you are welcomed into a cosy lounge, the heart of the home, featuring a charming wood-burning stove and an array of period features that enhance the cottage's inviting atmosphere. The accommodation flows through to a beautifully presented cottage-style kitchen/diner, fitted with a range of integrated appliances and offering an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining.

Floorplan

Energy performance

C 70

Current

Potential

92+

81-91

86 B

69-80

70 C

55-68

39-54

21-38

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This home is rated band C, scoring 70 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band B (86) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.

Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,628
Band B

£1,899
Band C

£2,171
Band D

£2,442
Band E

£2,984
Band F

£3,527
Band G

£4,070
Band H

£4,884

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Plymouth, 2026/27 bills run from £1,628 a year in band A to £4,884 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Plymouth, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Property timeline

Listed

September 2026 £280,000

3 beds · 1 bath · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the house number.

Price guide

This home

£285 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£305 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£229 / sq ft

£285 / sq ft

£378 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£285 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in PL7 (£229–£378, 10th–90th percentile, 968 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 968 homes sold in PL7 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in PL7 →

Location

Merafield Road, Plymouth, PL7

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £280,000

£140k £420k

Deposit10% £28,000

£0 £280k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £252,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £56,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
22, Merafield Road Terraced	Terraced	Jan 2026	807 sq ft £173/sq ft	807 sq ft	£173	£140,000
52, Merafield Road Detached	Detached	Dec 2025	1,292 sq ft £341/sq ft	1,292 sq ft	£341	£440,000
6, Merafield Road Terraced	Terraced	Mar 2025	710 sq ft £296/sq ft	710 sq ft	£296	£210,000
41, Merafield Road Detached	Detached	Mar 2025	872 sq ft £430/sq ft	872 sq ft	£430	£375,000
39, Merafield Road Detached	Detached	Aug 2022	990 sq ft £343/sq ft	990 sq ft	£343	£340,000
48, Merafield Road Detached	Detached	Oct 2021	1,701 sq ft £268/sq ft	1,701 sq ft	£268	£455,000
32, Merafield Road Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Sept 2021	883 sq ft £204/sq ft	883 sq ft	£204	£180,000
16, Merafield Road Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Aug 2021	980 sq ft £219/sq ft	980 sq ft	£219	£215,000