159 Wood Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3EA
South West
£115,000Guide Price
Listed on 28/10/2026
Listed on 28/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
TerracedFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this vacant two-bedroom mid-terrace house has front and rear gardens and is described as requiring modernisation. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, reception room and kitchen, with two bedrooms and a bathroom/WC on the first floor. Extension potential is noted, subject to the necessary consents.
The property is on the south side of Wood Lane, with amenities nearby on London Road and a wider range in Chippenham town centre, approximately one mile away. Pewsham Park, Westmead Open Space and Stanley Park are also nearby. Chippenham railway station provides GWR services.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This vacant two-bedroom terrace in Chippenham has a clear medium-scale improvement project: the photographed rooms have dated finishes and worn flooring, while the rear garden needs substantial clearance before its usable condition can be assessed. The separate reception room and kitchen/diner, front and rear gardens, and stated extension potential subject to consent give the project some useful scope. The visible roof and front elevation show no obvious major failure, though the rear is harder to inspect.
At £115,000, value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged because the floor area is missing. The 52/100 D grade reflects that unresolved value picture and only moderate overall project strength, rather than a conclusion that the price is too high or the works are a poor fit for a renovation buyer.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated reception room and bedrooms, including decoration and worn floor coverings.
- Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom as part of a coordinated interior update.
- Clear the overgrown rear garden and assess its potential; the listing also notes extension potential subject to requisite consents.
Key risks
- The rear vegetation and a covered structure limit inspection of the rear exterior, so its condition is not fully clear.
- Dark staining is visible on the utility/storage floor; its cause and extent are not established.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Chippenham Rail Station
0.8 miles
Train · Chippenham
Melksham Rail Station
5.2 miles
Train · Melksham
Bradford-on-Avon Rail Station
9.7 miles
Train · Bradford on Avon
Trowbridge Rail Station
10.2 miles
Train · Trowbridge
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