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The Horse Guards, Brokenborough, Malmesbury

South West

£500,000

Listed on 13/02/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
N/A
Type
Leisure Facility
Area
3697 sqft

Description

This property presents a unique opportunity for investors or developers looking to revitalize a vacant space. Previously functioning as a public house, it has been unoccupied for approximately five years and is now in need of significant refurbishment. With potential for various community uses (subject to necessary consents), this property is ripe for transformation into an appealing venue or service point that meets local needs.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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69out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £500,000, this substantial stone former public house is exceptionally cheap against the local £/sqf benchmark: about £135/sqf versus £386/sqf locally. The large beamed room looks relatively clear and usable, while the service kitchen and untidy frontage offer visible scope to improve the finishes and presentation. The listing also mentions possible community use, subject to consents.

This is a substantial renovation project rather than a cosmetic refresh. The photographed rooms are dated, and the service kitchen has worn flooring, damaged wall finishes and exposed services; the pitched roof is visible, but its condition cannot be confirmed from the photos. The existing £20,000–£45,000 renovation range gives a sense of the works allowance, while the building’s scale and character provide a distinctive canvas.

Key opportunities

  • Make the large beamed room and glazed doors a focal point through a considered update to the finishes.
  • Rework the worn service kitchen and improve the untidy frontage to lift the building’s overall presentation.
  • Explore a new community use for the former public house, subject to consents.

Key risks

  • Dated interiors, a poor-condition service kitchen and frontage works make this a substantial programme; the £20,000–£45,000 renovation range should be tested against the building’s scale and intended use.

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£1,889
Based on a loan of £375,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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