5 Kirby House, Methuen Way, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0EJ
South West
£70,000Guide Price
Listed on 06/11/2026
Listed on 06/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
FlatFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this vacant two-bedroom first-floor flat is in a purpose-built block in Corsham. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, reception room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom with WC. The flat has use of the communal garden and is described as requiring modernisation.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This vacant two-bedroom flat in Corsham has a conventional layout and use of a communal garden, with the visible exterior and pitched roof appearing generally intact. Inside, worn flooring and dated finishes across the main rooms, damaged or incomplete-looking kitchen units, and ceiling staining in the bathroom point to a substantial, multi-room project rather than a quick cosmetic refresh. The asking price is £70,000, but floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. It is being sold by auction: bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Rework the tired reception and bedroom finishes, including flooring and wall treatments, to give the conventional two-bedroom layout a more cohesive feel.
- Assess whether the damaged kitchen units can be repaired or whether a replacement would better suit the desired finish.
- Make use of the communal lawn and the flat’s location near Corsham town-centre amenities as part of the appeal.
Key risks
- Worn finishes across several rooms, damaged or incomplete-looking kitchen units and dated bathroom fittings make this a substantial multi-room programme; allow for a coordinated renovation rather than a cosmetic refresh.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Chippenham Rail Station
3.7 miles
Train · Chippenham
Melksham Rail Station
4.4 miles
Train · Melksham
Bradford-on-Avon Rail Station
6.9 miles
Train · Bradford on Avon
Avoncliff Rail Station
7.8 miles
Train · Avoncliff
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