BASEMENT
2A, THE ESPLANADE, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH PL1 2PJ
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Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD (121 years remaining on lease)
Floor area
102 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£249,000 Feb 2025
Price per m²
£2,353/m²
Local average
£169,045 (+42%)
Street crime
853 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Grade II Listed Converted Apartment
- Enviable Position On Plymouth Hoe
- Close To Thriving City Centre & Vibrant Barbican
- Lounge With Cosy Fireplace
- Kitchen With Breakfast Bar Island
- Integrated Dishwasher
- Main Bedroom With En-Suite Shower Room
- Private Rear Courtyard
- 2 Large External Storage Areas
- Period Features
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Parking
- Permit
- Listed property
- Yes
Description
This residence beautifully marries classic charm with modern comforts, offering a truly unique living experience.
As you enter through the spacious hall, you’ll find ample storage to accommodate your needs along with a useful utility area. The inviting lounge, featuring a cosy fireplace, traditional sash windows, cornicing and picture rails, seamlessly flows into a contemporary kitchen, ideal for culinary enthusiasts. The kitchen provides ample storage with a range of base units, breakfast bar island, integrated dishwasher and space for an American fridge freezer.
The apartment comprises two generously sized double bedrooms, including a master suite with a luxury en-suite shower room which is fully tiled and complete with a double walk-in shower, wash hand basin, mirror with lights, WC and a heated towel rail. A well-appointed family bathroom serves the second bedrooms and guests.
Off the main bedroom, a private courtyard provides an idyllic setting for al fresco dining, where you can unwind and enjoy the serene surroundings. To the front of the apartment outside, there are 2 large storage areas, perfect for bike and water sport equipment storage.
Parking is available for purchase via Plymouth City Council Residents Permit Scheme.
Embrace the perfect blend of period features and modern amenities in this captivating apartment, offering a lifestyle of comfort and convenience on the water’s edge.
Lease Information: We understand the apartment is held on Lease with 121 years remaining and subject to a service charge of approximately £1080 per year from but this is subject to change. The above information is provided in good faith although we would recommend that prospective purchasers consult their own solicitor for formal verification.
Listed by
Plymouth
Lang Town & Country Estate Agents Ltd
Reference: 150587981
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 05/08/2024
Expiry date: 04/08/2034
Current heating cost: £813/year
Potential heating cost: £655/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
Price history
337% since 2001
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 26/02/2025 (1 year ago) | £249,000 | +43.9% |
| Sold | 20/11/2015 (10 years ago) | £173,000 | +4.8% |
| Sold | 11/04/2014 (12 years ago) | £165,000 | +21.3% |
| Sold | 28/10/2005 (20 years ago) | £136,000 | +138.8% |
| Sold | 12/03/2001 (25 years ago) | £56,950 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 FLAT 4 HOE ROAD, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 3DE | £505,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| 5A ELLIOT TERRACE, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2PL | £150,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat |
| CITADEL COURT, 2 FLAT 31 ELLIOT STREET, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2PP | £86,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| 175 FLAT 22 NOTTE STREET, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2BT | £175,000 | 17/11/2025 | Flat |
| 264 - 266 FLAT 10 CITADEL ROAD, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2PY | £167,500 | 17/10/2025 | Flat |
| Same street 6 FLAT 2 THE ESPLANADE, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2PJ | £582,000 | 28/02/2025 | Other |
| 264 - 266 FLAT 9 CITADEL ROAD, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2PY | £145,000 | 14/10/2024 | Flat |
| 175 FLAT 27 NOTTE STREET, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2BT | £257,000 | 22/12/2023 | Flat |
| 26A ATHENAEUM STREET, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2RQ | £140,000 | 20/12/2023 | Flat |
| 24 FLAT 28 ELLIOT STREET, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2BE | £297,500 | 27/11/2023 | Flat |
| OSBORNE COURT FLAT 90 LOCKYER STREET, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2PX | £200,000 | 24/11/2023 | Flat |
| AZURE WEST, 1 FLAT 2 GRAND HOTEL ROAD, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2PQ | £240,000 | 10/11/2023 | Flat |
| HOLYROOD COURT FLAT 47 HOLYROOD PLACE, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2QB | £150,000 | 08/11/2023 | Flat |
| WINDSOR VILLAS, 4 FLAT 1 LOCKYER STREET, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2QD | £350,000 | 27/10/2023 | Flat |
| 175 FLAT 19 NOTTE STREET, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2BT | £257,500 | 31/08/2023 | Flat |
| CITADEL COURT, 2 FLAT 3 ELLIOT STREET, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2PP | £88,000 | 23/08/2023 | Flat |
| 24 FLAT 7 ELLIOT STREET, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2BE | £325,000 | 02/06/2023 | Flat |
| 175 FLAT 29 NOTTE STREET, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2BT | £265,000 | 02/05/2023 | Flat |
| TOP FLOOR FLAT, 63 CITADEL ROAD, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 3AX | £140,000 | 25/04/2023 | Flat |
| OSBORNE COURT FLAT 100 LOCKYER STREET, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2PX | £240,000 | 04/04/2023 | Flat |
| CITADEL COURT, 2 FLAT 7 ELLIOT STREET, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2PP | £97,500 | 20/03/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 8 THE ESPLANADE, PLYMOUTH, CITY OF PLYMOUTH, PL1 2PJ | £337,500 | 14/03/2022 | Flat |
Street average: £459,750 (2 sales)
Area average: £213,800 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): City of Plymouth. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Plymouth. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Plymouth.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Belvedere | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Windsor Villas | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Tesco Express | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Costcutter | 0.2 miles |
| University | Unknown | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Plymouth | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Devonport | 1.5 miles |
| Hospital | Phlebotomy Services | 3.6 miles |
| Hospital | HMS Raleigh Medical Centre | 3.6 miles |
| University | Plymouth Marjon University | 4.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 359 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 |
| Shoplifting | 85 |
| Public order | 71 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 |
| Other theft | 43 |
| Drugs | 17 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Total incidents | 853 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 29 Nov 2022 |
| Millbay Academy | Other | 0.5 miles | Good — 24 Apr 2024 |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 29 Apr 2024 |
| ACE Schools Plymouth | Other | 0.5 miles | Good — 14 Mar 2019 |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary | Primary | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement — 12 Jan 2023 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).