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Rowden Road, Chippenham, SN15

South West

£295,000

Listed on 03/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
1047 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached house in Chippenham has separate sitting and dining rooms, a galley-style kitchen and a ground-floor cloakroom. The entrance hall includes understairs storage, while upstairs are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom, a family bathroom and a spacious landing. The accommodation is described as well proportioned and offers scope for renovation and improvement. Outside, the front garden has established hedging and a driveway with space for up to three vehicles. The rear garden is a generous lawn with planted borders, mature hedging and a garden shed. The kitchen opens directly onto the garden. Local amenities are within walking distance, and the town centre is less than a five-minute drive away. Chippenham station is around seven minutes by car, with direct services to London Paddington. The listing states that mains services are connected and gives the property an EPC rating of D and Council Tax Band D.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

73out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £295,000, this detached three-bedroom home is priced at £282/sqf, 18.9% below the local average—a clear opportunity to acquire below the area benchmark. The dated kitchen and entrance hall, along with worn staircase treads, give the next owner scope for a light, targeted refresh rather than a full-scale project.

The generous, established rear garden is a notable asset, while the bedrooms shown appear tidy and the bathroom usable. Its Chippenham setting, with amenities and the station nearby, adds to the appeal for someone looking to make the house their own.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen finishes and worn-looking floor for a more current, practical space.
  • Improve the entrance hall and staircase, where the finishes and treads show visible wear.
  • Make the most of the generous lawn, established hedging and planted borders with optional landscaping.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Rowden Road, Chippenham, SN15
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Chippenham Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · Chippenham

  • Melksham Rail Station

    5.0 miles

    Train · Melksham

  • Bradford-on-Avon Rail Station

    9.1 miles

    Train · Bradford on Avon

  • Trowbridge Rail Station

    9.8 miles

    Train · Trowbridge

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,205
Based on a loan of £221,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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