26, Merlin Way, TQ2 7TE
26 Merlin Way is a 113 m² / 1,216 sq ft detached home in Torquay. It sold for £195,000 in May 2010. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £281k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £331k to £419k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.
- Sale history
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Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation May 2010 £195,000 0.5% -2.1% Jan 2005 £190,000 13.4% 11.7% Feb 2001 £116,000 12.9% 11.7% Dec 1998 New build New £89,000 na na - Floor plan
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Archived estate agent floor plan for 26, Merlin Way.
- Internal area
- 113 square metres (1,216 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
- Price per internal area
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This property sold for £1,725 per square metre (£160 per square foot) in May 2010. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,487 per square metre (£231 per square foot) .
Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm May 2010 £195,000 £1,726 £281,055 £2,487 Jan 2005 £190,000 £1,681 £328,949 £2,911 Feb 2001 £116,000 £1,027 £372,865 £3,300 Dec 1998 £89,000 £788 £339,297 £3,003 Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 113 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.
- Valuation
- The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £281,055. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Torquay are now selling for between £2,930 and £3,710 per square metre (£272 and £344 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 113 m², this implies a valuation between £331,000 and £419,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Type
- Detached
- Council tax band
- D
- Plot size
- 809 square metres (8,708 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
- Planning ref:
- March 2023 P/2022/1340
- Type:
- Full and householder planning application
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 26 Merlin Way Torquay
- Description:
- External works to include formation of additional parking/alterations of front entry point & alterations to the existing boundary fence. Formation of gazebo, terrace & patio to rear & shed to side [Revised site location plan received 7 February 2023]
- Planning ref:
- June 2021 P/2021/0307
- Type:
- Full and householder planning application ; this application involves multiple dwellings
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 26 Merlin Way Torquay
- Description:
- CODI GAREJ GYDA SWYDDFA CATREF / ERECTION OF GARAGE WITH HOME OFFICE
- Summary:
- 13 October 2009 - energy performance certificate grade D
- Reason for EPC:
- None
- Tenure:
- Owner-occupied
- Property type:
- None , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
- Area:
- 113 sqm (1,216 square foot) total internal area
- Comments:
26 Merlin Way is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.
- HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £281,055.
- Based on an internal area of 113 m² and recent prices in Torquay, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £331,000 to £419,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.
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