Offered for sale with no onward chain, and enjoying a highly desirable position, just off Priory Street, at the end of a small private road of only two properties, and within a short level walk of Corsham's picturesque High Street, this handsome detached period property offers huge scope for improvement and potential to extend (subject to relevant planning permission), sitting in a plot of approx. quarter of an acre.
Dating back to the early 1900's, this substantial Edwardian property offers almost 1500 sq.ft. of accommodation, with period character features. Along with the generous plot size, and desirable location, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful detached property, in the heart of Corsham.
Corsham town centre and picturesque High Street offers an excellent range of amenities including primary schools, a secondary school, Springfield community campus which includes a library and a sports centre with swimming pool. The Pound Arts Centre is the hub of Corsham's creative & culture offerings, with three annual seasons of professional performances, film, participatory arts events and exhibitions. The picturesque high street has a variety of independent shops, galleries, cafes & public houses, and contains several notable historic buildings, such as the stately home of Corsham Court with its stunning parkland. More comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities are available in the World Heritage City of Bath (c. 9 miles), which has a mainline railway station with fast access to London Paddington as does nearby Chippenham (c. 4miles). Junctions 16 and 17 of the M4 motorway are within easy reach, providing an ideal commuting distance to Bristol, Swindon and London.
Corsham was historically a centre for agriculture and later the wool industry and remains a focus for quarrying Bath stone. It is also home to a major administrative and manufacturing centre for the Ministry of Defence, with numerous establishments both above ground and in the old quarry tunnels. The town enjoys a frequent role in the film industry, with its picturesque high street providing an ideal location for many major film and television productions, and with a thriving weekly market, and Corsham Court's resident peacocks wandering the streets, it is a wonderful town to make your home.
Tenure: Freehold