# 1 bedroom retirement property for sale (BA14 7EF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 8, RALEIGH COURT, POLEBARN ROAD, TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE BA14 7EF | | Price | £85,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £85,000 Jan 2026 | ## Description A fantastic opportunity to purchase a ground floor retirement apartment within a purpose built development, close to parkland, town centre and restaurant complex. The property boasts features living/dining room, kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and good sized shower room. The property features uPVC double glazing throughout, electric heating, plenty of storage and the piece of mind of a lifeline system in case of an emergency. Additional features within this warden controlled accommodation include communal living/dining area, kitchen, warden office, communal grounds and parking. The property is also sold with the added benefit of no onward chain, viewing is highly recommended. ACCOMMODATION All measurements are approximate Hallway Storage heater. Emergency Lifeline pull-cord. Entry phone. Smoke detector. Fuse box. Coving. Doors off and into: large linen cupboard with shelving. Living/Dining Room 14'8 x 9'10 (4.47m x 3.00m) UPVC double glazed window and door to the rear onto communal gardens. Two electric heaters. Telephone, television and satellite points. Emergency Lifeline pull-cord. Door to large storage cupboard with shelving, power points and light. Doorway to the: Kitchen 9'9 x 5'4 (2.97m x 1.63m) UPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooking the communal gardens. Selection of wall and base mounted units with tiled surrounds and rolled top work surfaces. Stainless steel single sink drainer unit. Electric cooker with extractor hood over. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge/freezer. Emergency Lifeline pull-cord. Vinyl flooring. Bedroom 11'6 x 9'8 (3.51m x 2.95m) UPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooking the communal gardens. Two built-in double wardrobes and set of drawers. Telephone and television points. Emergency Lifeline pull-cord. Shower Room Electric heated towel rail and fan heater. Three piece suite with part tiled surround comprising shower cubicle with electric shower over and doors enclosing, wash hand basin with cupboard under and w/c. Shaving point. Extractor fan. Emergency lifeline pull cord. Wall mounted mirrored cabinet. Vinyl flooring. EXTERNALLY Communal Grounds There are attractive and well maintained communal gardens with block paved seating area and walk-ways with pergola over and well stocked flower and shrub borders and trees. Communal Parking First come, first served basis. Communal Facilities Communal Lounge with kitchen off and doors leading to communal gardens. A furnished guest room to allow visitors to stay overnight is available subject to booking and availability at a charge. The apartments benefit from the service of an estate manager who is available to respond to the emergency alarm call system installed in the apartment. This is backed up by a 24-hour automatic system, should the manager be off duty. The resident manager oversees the day to day running and maintenance of the property and it's grounds, thus providing security and peace of mind. PLEASE NOTE: The occupier or their partner must be at least 55 years of age to qualify for residency. LEASEHOLD: 99 years from 1987 - 62 years remaining GROUND RENT: £70pa MANAGEMENT CHARGE A monthly maintenance of £218.12 is payable to Hanover Property Management Services Ltd and covers the on-site resident manager, buildings insurance and maintenance of all internal and external areas including lighting, heating, garden maintenance and cleaning of all external windows. ## Property Photos - ![Front of Development](/listings/photos/86877414/844733) - Front of Development - ![Front of Property](/listings/photos/86877414/844734) - Front of Property - ![Lounge/Dining Room](/listings/photos/86877414/844735) - Lounge/Dining Room - ![Lounge/Dining Room](/listings/photos/86877414/844736) - Lounge/Dining Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/86877414/844737) - Kitchen - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/86877414/844738) - Hallway - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/86877414/844739) - Bedroom - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/86877414/844740) - Shower Room - ![Front of Development](/listings/photos/86877414/844741) - Front of Development - ![Front of Development](/listings/photos/86877414/844742) - Front of Development - ![Rear of Development](/listings/photos/86877414/844743) - Rear of Development - ![Communal Lounge](/listings/photos/86877414/844744) - Communal Lounge - ![Communal Gardens](/listings/photos/86877414/844745) - Communal Gardens - ![Communal Gardens](/listings/photos/86877414/844746) - Communal Gardens - ![Communal Gardens](/listings/photos/86877414/844747) - Communal Gardens - ![Detailed Map](/listings/photos/86877414/844748) - Detailed Map - ![Street Map](/listings/photos/86877414/844749) - Street Map - ![Town Map](/listings/photos/86877414/844750) - Town Map ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/86877414/844751) - Floor Plan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/86877414/844752) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | RALEIGH COURT FLAT 8 POLEBARN ROAD, TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE, BA14 7EF | £85,000 | 30/01/2026 | Flat | | RALEIGH COURT FLAT 8 POLEBARN ROAD, TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE, BA14 7EF | £79,000 | 09/12/2010 | Flat | ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £606,671 (11 Other, BA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -86% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wiltshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £958/mo - **Realistic:** £1,064/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,170/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Wiltshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Roundstone St, BA14 | £675/mo | 1 | 0.06 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Terraced House, Roundstone Street, BA14 | £900/mo | 1 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Harford St, BA14 | £800/mo | 1 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Eastbourne Road, BA14 | £1,050/mo | 1 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £856/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 1% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £850/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 12% - **Cost-to-rent:** 8.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £405/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 19.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 0.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Wiltshire; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.7% - **5y growth (index):** 14.6% - **10y growth (index):** 30.3% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)