# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (TQ1 1TY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1 THE VINERY, TORQUAY, TORBAY TQ1 1TY |
| Price | £150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £147,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 27/02/2029

### Recommendations
- E (55)
- L2 (1,800)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0552-2848-6622-9421-6151)

## Description

GUIDE PRICE £150,000 - £160,000Set within a prestigious retirement development on the desirable lower slopes above Torquay’s harbourside and town centre, this purpose-built ground-floor apartment offers well-planned, comfortable living throughout. The spacious layout features two double bedrooms, including a master with en-suite, a modern bathroom, a generous open-plan living/dining room, a smart fitted kitchen and a sunny south-facing balcony. The Vinery is highly regarded for its quality homes designed exclusively for residents aged 55 and over, providing a peaceful lifestyle with excellent shared facilities. Amenities include a superb rooftop conservatory, beautifully maintained raised communal gardens with sea views, a residents’ laundry room and a guest suite for visiting family or friends. Just a gentle stroll from Torquay’s vibrant harbour, yacht marina and town centre, the location offers easy access to shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure options. A level walk along the seafront promenade leads to the Princess Theatre, Torre Abbey Sands, the leisure centre and the train station — an ideal setting for relaxed and convenient coastal living.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/169905896/1136890) - Photo 9
- ![Photo 7](/listings/photos/169905896/1136891) - Photo 7
- ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/169905896/1136892) - Photo 5
- ![Photo 6](/listings/photos/169905896/1136893) - Photo 6
- ![Photo 8](/listings/photos/169905896/1136894) - Photo 8
- ![Photo 3](/listings/photos/169905896/1136896) - Photo 3
- ![Photo 2](/listings/photos/169905896/1136897) - Photo 2
- ![Photo 4](/listings/photos/169905896/1136898) - Photo 4
- ![Photo 1](/listings/photos/169905896/1136899) - Photo 1

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/169905896/1136900) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/169905896/1136901) - Energy Performance Certificate

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 THE VINERY, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1TY | £147,000 | 30/03/2026 | Flat |
| 1 THE VINERY, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1TY | £191,500 | 20/07/2020 | Flat |
| 1 THE VINERY, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1TY | £150,000 | 25/06/2010 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 BRADDONS HILL ROAD EAST, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1HA | £70,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| 11 BRADDONS HILL ROAD EAST, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1HA | £75,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| 11 BRADDONS HILL ROAD EAST, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1HA | £110,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| 3 BRADDONS CLIFFE, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1HR | £290,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| COLLINGWOOD, 38 4 BRADDONS HILL ROAD EAST, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1AJ | £380,000 | 07/11/2025 | Flat |
| 32 THE VINERY, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1TY | £180,000 | 05/09/2025 | Flat |
| VILLA BELVEDERE FLAT 5 BRADDONS HILL ROAD WEST, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1BG | £35,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| 16 FLAT 1 STRAND, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 2AA | £90,000 | 12/12/2022 | Flat |
| COLLINGWOOD, 38 2 BRADDONS HILL ROAD EAST, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1AJ | £150,000 | 28/11/2022 | Flat |
| COLLINGWOOD, 38 11 BRADDONS HILL ROAD EAST, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1AJ | £135,000 | 23/11/2022 | Flat |
| BRANDY WINE BRADDONS HILL ROAD WEST, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1BG | £115,000 | 24/08/2022 | Flat |
| 32A TORWOOD STREET, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1EB | £200,000 | 21/04/2022 | Flat |
| 4 THE TERRACE, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1BN | £115,000 | 16/03/2022 | Flat |
| THE OLD BOARDING HOUSE FLAT 2 BRADDONS HILL ROAD WEST, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1BG | £83,000 | 21/02/2022 | Flat |
| THE OLD BOARDING HOUSE FLAT 3 BRADDONS HILL ROAD WEST, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1BG | £84,000 | 21/02/2022 | Flat |
| THE OLD BOARDING HOUSE FLAT 1 BRADDONS HILL ROAD WEST, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1BG | £83,000 | 21/02/2022 | Flat |
| SOVEREIGN HOUSE, 52 FLAT 3 THE TERRACE, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1DE | £277,000 | 18/02/2022 | Flat |
| SOVEREIGN HOUSE, 52 FLAT 1 THE TERRACE, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1DE | £232,000 | 17/12/2021 | Flat |
| SOVEREIGN HOUSE, 52 FLAT 7 THE TERRACE, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1DE | £455,000 | 08/12/2021 | Flat |
| 14 THE VINERY, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 1TY | £120,500 | 08/12/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £163,975 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £171,714 (70 Flat, TQ1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -12.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Torbay). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £817/mo
- **Realistic:** £908/mo
- **Optimistic:** £999/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Devon (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £673/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £113,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £90,800

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,648/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -26.4%
- **10y growth:** -5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Torbay; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -6.3%
- **5y growth (index):** -1.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 19.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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