Development potential
A detached freehold property (1117 sq ft), currently arranged as two 1 bedroom self-contained
flats, with off-road parking, a garden and views over the adjacent paddock.
Scope to create a two or three storey home, subject to obtaining the necessary consent.
The Property
Thought to have been built in the 1960's, this detached property was originally a village shop with flat over. It was converted into two self-contained flats some 25 years ago. The freehold is now for sale with the opportunity to perhaps create one detached home, subject to obtaining the necessary consent. It lies close to the centre of this popular village and enjoys a pleasant outlook to the side over the adjoining paddock.
The Accommodation
Flat 1 on the ground floor has a door to the left hand side and comprises a dual aspect sitting area with kitchen at the front, with a bedroom and a shower room at the rear. Flat 2 has a door to the right hand side opening into a lobby with stairs to the first floor. There is a sitting area with kitchen at the front and a fireplace with a log burner. There is an access hatch to the loft over which could be suitable for conversion. At the rear is a large bedroom that could be sub-divided, with an adjacent bathroom.
Outside
There is off-road parking for two cars at the front, and side access to an area of garden enclosed by post and rail fencing.
General
The property is freehold. There are separate electric heating systems to each flat. Mains water and electricity are connected and there is no natural gas available in the village. The flats are separately rated for Council Tax Flat 1 - Band B - £1,550.25 and Flat 2 - Band C - £1,771.72 payable for 2022/23. EPC ratings Flat 1, D - 56 and Flat 2, F - 31.
Location
The village has a thriving community and benefits from an excellent village shop/post office, public house and a primary school. There is an excellent pub in the neighbouring village of Little Somerford, plus a wide range of shops in nearby Malmesbury. There are good road communications to the regional employment centres of Bristol, Swindon, Reading and London via the M4 motorway network. Frequent main line rail services to Paddington operate from Swindon, Chippenham and Kemble.
Directions To Sn15 5Jb
From Malmesbury head east on the B4042 towards Brinkworth. After about two miles bear right to Little Somerford and at the bottom of the hill bear right to Great Somerford. Continue into Great Somerford, over the river bridge, past the Winkins Lane turning on your left, and the property is a short distance on your left, denoted by our 'For Sale' board.