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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · SN1 4EZ
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About
Guide price £1,100,000-£1,200,00 Situated in the highly sought-after, tree-lined Westlecot Road, in the heart of Old Town and within a short walk of the picturesque Old Town Gardens, is this imposing Edwardian detached residence.
Set within an exceptional south-facing plot approaching just over half an acre, the property enjoys beautiful gardens and attractive views towards the Downs.
Offering just shy of 4000 sq ft of spacious and versatile accommodation, this impressive home successfully combines an abundance of retained Edwardian character with scope to put your own stamp on things.
The well-appointed accommodation comprises a welcoming Entrance Porch leading into an impressive Reception Hall, featuring a striking staircase rising to the first-floor galleried landing.
There are two generous principal Reception Rooms, together with a superb 26' Kitchen/Breakfast Room, designed to provide an excellent space for both everyday family life and entertaining, plus a spacious Cloakroom.
To the first floor are five well proportioned Bedrooms, including a stunning Master Bedroom with four-piece en-suite bathroom, complemented by a further family bathroom.
The two bigger bedrooms are certainly larger than average, teamed with the high ceilings it gives an unbelieveable sense of space.
The lower ground floor provides excellent additional living and recreational space, with two spacious family rooms offering versatility for modern family requirements.
Outside, is where the property occupies a particularly impressive south-facing plot of just over half an acre, providing a wonderful sense of privacy and space, together with views towards the Downs.
It gives the feeling you are in the middle of the countryside whilst having the benefits of everything Old Town has to offer right on your doorstep.
The detached garage and ample driveway parking further enhance the property's appeal.
Overall this is an exceptional Edwardian family home combining period elegance, contemporary living and outstanding gardens in one of Old Town's most desirable residential locations.
Detached homes very rarely pop up here so this is a superb opportunity for someone to make it their own.
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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About 31, Westlecot Road, Swindon
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