Place Road, Melksham, SN12 6JN
Listed 7 Sept 2026 · price reduced 29 Sept 2026 · Melksham
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Key features
- Exceptional Grade II Listed period home
- 3,562 sq ft of versatile living accommodation
- Just moments from the local high street
- Bay sash windows and feature fireplaces
- Potential for master suite with walk-in wardrobe & en-suite, subject to consents
- Off-street parking, allocated parking space and driveway
- Private, well-established north-west facing garden
- Substantial cellar
- Well-equipped kitchen with fitted appliances
- Excellent access to shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities
About this home
An exceptional Grade II Listed period home, offering spacious and versatile living across three reception rooms, five bedrooms, and two bathrooms, all set within a generous 3562 sq ft of living space. This charming property combines historic character with practical modern living, perfect for a growing family or those seeking ample room to relax and entertain. As you enter the property, you are greeted by a light and spacious entrance hall, with tall ceilings continuing throughout the ground floor. From here, you gain access to the main sitting room, which features a bay sash window overlooking the side of the property, together with a feature fireplace. A further reception room, currently used as a dining room, overlooks the front garden and benefits from another fireplace and sash windows. Subject to any necessary consents, there may be potential to knock through into the kitchen to create a desirable open-plan kitchen/dining space. The kitchen is located at the rear of the property and is well equipped with a mixture of wall and base units, along with a range of fitted appliances including an electric hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer. Further access leads from the kitchen into the conservatory, which benefits from power and lighting, with an additional door providing access to the garden. The ground floor also offers a versatile study, which could be utilised as a bedroom, playroom or, as currently used by the vendors, a home office/study. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a convenient WC, accessed from the entrance hall, which also provides useful additional storage for coats and shoes. Stairs rise to the first floor, where you will find three well-proportioned bedrooms. The master bedroom overlooks the side of the property and benefits from fitted wardrobes and a feature fireplace as well as a bay window. There is also potential, subject to any necessary consents, to utilise the existing third bedroom to create a generous walk-in wardrobe and en-suite for the master bedroom, providing the opportunity to create a luxurious principal suite. The second bedroom overlooks the front of the property and features another attractive fireplace, together with a useful cupboard housing the water tank. The third bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a feature fireplace and measures approximately 3.68m x 3.66m (12'1" x 12'0"). All three bedrooms are served by a family shower room, along with a separate WC with wash basin, providing additional convenience for residents and guests. The top floor provides two further bedrooms. Bedroom four is a particularly generous and light-filled room, measuring approximately 7.19m x 3.81m (23'7" x 12'6"). It benefits from fitted wardrobes and useful eaves storage, while overlooking the front of the property. Bedroom five is a spacious and versatile room overlooking the side of the property. This room could be utilised as a further bedroom, home office/study or generous walk-in wardrobe, depending on the needs of the new owner. Both bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, which comprises a bath, wash basin and WC. Additionally, the property benefits from a substantial cellar, currently utilised by the owners as a combination of storage space and a workshop. Offering excellent versatility, the cellar provides generous additional space and measures approximately 10.95m x 4.57m, with a further area measuring 5.69m x 3.33m. Outside, the property benefits from a good-sized, private and well-established garden, featuring a paved patio area and a conservatory with a northerly aspect. The garden is predominantly west-facing, making it a lovely space to enjoy throughout the day., offering a pleasant and versatile outdoor space for both relaxation and entertaining. A pond is situated in the corner of the garden, adding to the established character and appeal of the outdoor space. There is also useful additional storage, including a shed and outbuilding. Parking is well catered for with off-street parking, an allocated space, and a driveway. Melksham has a range of many independent shops and some large supermarkets and has the benefit of a train station in the town. It is also well situated for transport links with the M4 junction 17 and Chippenham mainline rail link to London taking just over an hour. There is also a range of very good schools in and around Melksham including state and private education. For those who prefer an active lifestyle there are several pleasant countryside walking routes situated close to the doorstep, as well as a bustling sports community to get involved in. Additional Information Council Tax Band: E Tenure: Freehold House (Grade II Listed) Current EPC Rating: N/A Services: Mains Gas Radiator Central Heating. Mains Drainage Supply. Mains Water Supply. Mains Electricity Supply. Single Glazed Windows Throughout.
Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Size
- 3,562 sq ft / 331 sq m
- Council tax band
- E
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Driveway, Off street, Allocated
- Garden
- Private garden
- Heating
- Gas
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
Floorplan
Location
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- Melksham Station0.6 mi
- Trowbridge Station4.9 mi
- Bradford-on-Avon Station5.3 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in SN12 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £295k · detached £390k · terraced £230k · flat £135k.
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Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Hunter French, Corsham on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 7 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 29/09/2026.
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