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£500,000

3 bed detached house for sale
New Road, Melksham SN12

    • 3 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 2 receptions

  • Chain free
  • Freehold

Allen & Harris - Chippenham

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About this property

  • No onward chain, ready for a smooth and hassle-free purchase.

  • Three-bedroom detached home with character and charm.

  • Set on approximately one-third of an acre offering privacy and space.

  • Detached garage with its own footprint-can be rebuilt as a ‘granny annexe’ or adapted to suit your needs, no planning permission required.

  • Private driveway with parking for several vehicles in a desirable location.

Summary
A unique opportunity with huge potential – three-bedroom detached home with possible annexe on 1/3 acre. Call now to book your viewing!

Description
Set within a generous plot of approximately one-third of an acre, this three-bedroom detached property offers a rare chance to acquire a home full of character and enormous potential. Tucked away behind its own private driveway, the property is in need of full renovation but provides ample scope for extension and reconfiguration, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
The current accommodation includes an entrance porch into a lounge featuring open fireplace with wood burning stove and exposed beams, study/family room with exposed character beams, a dining room with patio doors leading to patio area, kitchen with larder cupboard and porch leading to side entrance with storage cupboard. Upstairs, there are three good-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom, all offering comfortable proportions and views over the grounds. Outside, the property benefits from a spacious wrap around front and rear garden, driveway parking for several vehicles, there is also a lovely orchard and a detached outbuilding that offers exciting potential as an annexe, garage. This space currently comprises a utility room, workshop, store room, and a garage, with stairs leading up to a playroom or additional bedroom-ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, or a home office setup. With its charming features, substantial plot, and versatile layout, this is a truly rare find and a fantastic opportunity to create a bespoke family home in a desirable location.

Location
New Road lies in a semi-rural setting, offering a peaceful environment while still being conveniently close to local amenities. Nearby, you'll find Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School just 0.6 miles away, and Melksham Oak Community School around 1.4 miles from the property. Healthcare needs are served by Spa Medical Centre and Melksham Community Hospital, both within a short drive. The postcode also benefits from access to gigabit broadband, making it ideal for modern living. Melksham itself is a charming market town with a mix of independent shops, cafés, and essential services, and it enjoys good transport links to nearby towns such as Chippenham, Trowbridge, and Bath.

Entrance Porch

Lounge 16' 10" x 11' 9" ( 5.13m x 3.58m )

Study/Family Room 13' 10" x 11' 2" ( 4.22m x 3.40m )

Dining Room 18' 3" max x 13' 7" ( 5.56m max x 4.14m )

Kitchen 15' x 11' 6" ( 4.57m x 3.51m )

Landing

Bedroom One 14' 5" x 15' 2" max ( 4.39m x 4.62m max )

Bedroom Two 16' 6" x 10' 10" ( 5.03m x 3.30m )

Bedroom Three 14' 1" x 11' 7" max ( 4.29m x 3.53m max )

Bathroom

Toilet

Potential Annexe

Utility Room

Workshop

Store Room

Garage

Playroom

Large Front Garden

Large Rear Garden

Driveway Parking
For several vehicles

Long Private Entrance

Agents Note
It is our understanding that the Property is not registered at the Land Registry which is the case with a significant proportion of land across England and Wales. Your conveyancer will take the necessary steps and advise you accordingly.

1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

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