77 Dickens Avenue, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0AQ
South West
£120,000Guide Price
Listed on 30/10/2026
Listed on 30/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this vacant two-bedroom semi-detached house is situated close to Corsham town centre and local amenities. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, reception room and kitchen, with two bedrooms and a bathroom/WC upstairs. Front and rear gardens are included, and the property is described as being of non-standard construction and in need of modernisation. Extension potential is noted, subject to the necessary consents. Corsham Park, The Rec, Corsham Court Gardens and Beechfield Nature Area are within reach, with rail services available from Chippenham and Melksham.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £120,000, this vacant two-bedroom semi in Corsham offers a clear medium-scale improvement project, with front and rear gardens and extension potential subject to the necessary consents. Several visible rooms have dated finishes, worn or unfinished flooring and wall marks; the kitchen and bathroom also look ready for updating, while the rear garden could be tidied and improved. The supplied exterior views show no obvious major roof failure, but the listing identifies non-standard construction, which warrants careful investigation.
The overall score is 53/100 (D, Weak Opportunity). Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the figures also do not establish the resale economics. Its Corsham location and scope to refresh the house and gardens are the main attractions, with extension feasibility still to be confirmed.
Key opportunities
- Update the visibly dated kitchen and bathroom as part of a broader refresh.
- Improve the house with coordinated redecoration and replacement or repair of worn and unfinished flooring.
- Tidy the rear garden and explore the stated extension potential, subject to consents and a feasibility check.
Key risks
- Non-standard construction is identified in the listing; establish the construction type, condition and any implications through appropriate checks.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Chippenham Rail Station
3.8 miles
Train · Chippenham
Melksham Rail Station
4.3 miles
Train · Melksham
Bradford-on-Avon Rail Station
6.7 miles
Train · Bradford on Avon
Avoncliff Rail Station
7.6 miles
Train · Avoncliff
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