8 Orkney Close, Torquay, TQ2 7DS is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,033 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £325,113 , which equates to approximately £315 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Apr 2016 for £235,000. Since then, the value has increased by £90,113, representing a 38.3% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £325,113 is:

  • 16.3% higher than the average property price on Orkney Close
  • 16.2% higher than the average in the TQ2 7DS postcode area
  • and 13.4% higher than the average price for Torquay as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1033 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£325,113
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£315
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Orkney Close, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 7DS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Feb 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Feb 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 4.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 41% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to TQ2 7DS

10 th / 45
Price Rank
16% higher than average
5 th / 33
Size Rank
31% bigger than average
29 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TQ2 7DS , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 29th out of 33 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£325,113
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+38 %
21 Apr 2016
£235,000
Leasehold
+24.3 %
5 Jun 2009
£189,000
Leasehold
+11.2 %
20 Jun 2003
£169,950
Leasehold
+93.1 %
19 Mar 1999
£88,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 895 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 4 May 2012
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £212,500
sale date: 29 Feb 2008

Data Sources

The property at 8 Orkney Close, Torquay, TQ2 7DS appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Apr 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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