Ashton Rise, Hilperton BA14
South West
£400,000
Listed on 25/09/2026
Listed on 25/09/2026
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LandDescription
A building plot in Hilperton with planning permission for a detached five-bedroom house. The listing states that construction has started and groundworks are complete, leaving the next owner to progress the remaining build. The approved design includes a kitchen and dining room, utility room, downstairs WC, lounge, snug and garden room on the ground floor. Upstairs are five double bedrooms, two en suites and a family bathroom. The plans also show a wraparound garden and driveway parking. Planning documents and further details are available from the agent; buyers should verify the permission, completed works and remaining construction requirements before proceeding.
The plot is in Hilperton, close to Trowbridge amenities and transport links. The advertised scheme is a substantial new-build project rather than a completed home, so the purchaser will need to establish the current status of the works and arrange the remaining construction.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
35out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a new-build completion project rather than a renovation: the photos show foundations and an unfinished, disturbed site, while the plans set out a substantial five-bedroom detached home with flexible family spaces and a wraparound garden. The completed groundworks and approved design provide a clear starting point, but the overall WHOTS score is low at 35/100, reflecting limited investability and insufficient data to assess the economics. The floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; no renovation range is available to size the remaining works. Verify the planning status, approved drawings and existing groundworks before proceeding.
Key opportunities
- Complete the approved five-bedroom design, including generous family and entertaining spaces such as the garden room, snug and kitchen-dining area.
- Shape the planned wraparound garden and multi-vehicle driveway as part of creating a bespoke family home.
- Build on the visible blockwork foundations and aggregate infill, subject to checking their condition and compliance with the approved scheme.
Key risks
- Foundations and an unfinished site leave the remaining build as a substantial construction programme, not a cosmetic refresh; no renovation range is available to establish the budget.
- Confirm planning status and approved drawings, and commission appropriate checks of the existing groundworks before taking the scheme forward.
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+33.3% since listed
£400,000+£125,000(+45.5%)
02/10/2026£275,000£25,000(-8.3%)
18/07/2025£300,000Initial listing
16/05/2024Services
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