Flat 3, Castle Chambers, 147 Union Street, Torquay, TQ1 4BT is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 1,216 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £212,965 , which equates to approximately £175 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Sep 2016 for £176,000. Since then, the value has increased by £36,965, representing a 21.0% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £212,965 is:

  • 52.6% lower than the average property price on Union Street
  • 50.3% higher than the average in the TQ1 4BT postcode area
  • and 25.7% lower 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 17 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
1216 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£212,965
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£175
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 3, 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 17 May 2023.

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 30 Oct 2008. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (another dwelling above) to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from n/a to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, as built, insulated (assumed) to granite or whinstone, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
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

2 nd / 25
Price Rank
50% higher than average
6 th / 18
Size Rank
29% bigger than average
6 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TQ1 4BT , this flat's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th 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 6th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£212,965
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
2 Sep 2016
£176,000
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: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2015
rooms: 4
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £178,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2013
rooms: 3
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2005

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, Castle Chambers, 147 Union Street, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 4BT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 2 Sep 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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