Property data
Sale history
£630,000 on May 2003
Internal area
558 square metres (6,006 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
£ per square meter (foot)
£1,129 per sqm (£105 per sqft) in May 2003. For context, homes in Torquay are now selling for between £2,600 and £3,450 per square metre (£241 and £320 per square foot) . See the analysis of Torquay TQ2-6 housing market.
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Bedrooms
na
Type
Detached
Council tax band
na
Plot size
2,797 square metres (30,107 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
June 2024 AT/2024/0118
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
Elmbrae Seaway Lane Torquay
Description:
Large Cedar tree adjacent to the patio area. Reduce the height of the tree by 3m from the branch tips while retaining the main framework & shape of the crown & therefore a high proportion of the foliage bearing structure. Crown lift secondary & tertiary branch growth only up to approximately x6.5 metres from ground level to achieve the desired vertical clearance above the adjacent properties / boundary.All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points.All works carried out to BS 39982010 Tree Works Recommendations.All arising material shall be removed from site and returned to our premises for recycling leaving the site safe, clean and tidy.Justification;Large Cedar Tree - Reducing the height of the crown of by 3 metres will decrease the chances of failure from storm damage, and increase the longevity of the tree.

Planning ref:
June 2024 AT/2024/0130
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Status not known
Address:
Elmbrae Seaway Lane Torquay
Description:
From the conifer in the North boundary corner (no works to the conifer) to the large Cedar tree adjacent to the patio area. This mixed species hedge line is to be reduced by 1.5m in height. This will create a neat top profile of the hedge whilst retaining a natural screen.All pruning cuts to be made at suitable growth points.All works carried out to BS 39982010 Tree Works Recommendations.All arising material shall be removed from site and returned to our premises for recycling leaving the site safe, clean and tidy.Justification;This mixed species hedge line - A cyclic pruning regime is initiated to increase the longevity of the trees in this hedge line and reduce the risk of failure from storm damage. This hedge line is on a higher bank than the dwellings below so will stop them from encroaching onto these dwellings.

Planning ref:
August 2005 AT/2005/0168
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Status not known
Address:
Elmbrae House Seaway Lane Torquay Devo
Description:
T1 - Western Red Cedar - FellT2 - Laburnum - Fell
EPC Inspections
Summary:
23 January 2014 - energy performance certificate grade D
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 10 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
558 sqm (6,006 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
15 April 2010 - energy performance certificate grade F
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 12 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
513 sqm (5,522 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Granite or whin, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.