Flat 1, Castle Chambers, 147 Union Street, Torquay, TQ1 4BT is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 1,324 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £242,678 , which equates to approximately £183 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Sep 2013 for £178,000. Since then, the value has increased by £64,678, representing a 36.3% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £242,678 is:

  • 45.9% lower than the average property price on Union Street
  • 71.3% higher than the average in the TQ1 4BT postcode area
  • and 15.4% lower than the average price for Torquay as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (5 out of 5 inspections). 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 20 June 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
1324 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£242,678
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£183
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 1, Castle Chambers, 147 Union Street, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 4BT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jun 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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Apr 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 42.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to granite or whinstone, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Granite or whinstone, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TQ1 4BT

1 st / 25
Price Rank
71% higher than average
2 nd / 18
Size Rank
40% bigger than average
2 nd / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 4BT , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 18 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£242,678
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
16 Sep 2013
£178,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2017
rooms: 3
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £176,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2016
rooms: 3
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2005

Data Sources

The property at Flat 1, Castle Chambers, 147 Union Street, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 4BT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Sep 2013. It also has six Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jun 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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