Middle Barn
CASTLE STREET, CALNE, CALNE, WILTSHIRE SN11 0DU
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Last sold
£31,500 Jul 1996
Local average
£918,571 (-64.6%)
Street crime
78 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Wine Cellar and Work room
- Flexible living space
- Stunning Attic with conversion potential
- Bathroom, shower room and Sauna
- Courtyard garden
Additional details
- Parking
- On street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Middle Barn is a unique home, with charm, space and flexibility being the hallmarks of this large, warm and welcoming home dating back to 1560's. You can feel the relaxed and friendly atmosphere from the moment you walk into the main reception with its fascinating accommodation set over 3 floors.
DESCRIPTION
Arranged over three floors Middle Barn is a Quirky and charming Grade ll conversion, positioned within a short walk of an array of amenities. Comprising a sizeable reception, fitted kitchen/dining room which leads to a work room and wine cellar/store. On this floor a shower room and sauna add to the accommodation. The reception rooms are open plan and there is a stunning attic room that could be turned in to additional bedrooms. A further master bedroom on the ground level, bathroom and study area complete the remainder of the rooms in this most quirky and rare to the market home. Externally there is a courtyard to the side with double gates giving access to the front, ideal for the storage of a motorbike or used as a small outdoor entertaining space.
Lounge 20' 10" x 19' 11" ( 6.35m x 6.07m )
Split over two levels this lovely open plan room has plenty of space for furniture and is an ideal entertaining space. Double glazed windows to the front aspect and double glazed French doors allow a good deal of natural light to flood the room. Steps lead up to the study area, bedroom and bathroom.
Bedroom One 17' 6" x 7' 11" ( 5.33m x 2.41m )
Spacious master bedroom with a double glazed window to the side aspect, painted open stone walls, open hanging space and laminate flooring.
Bathroom
Bathroom comprising a low level w/c, wash hand basin with tiled splash backs, bath with mixer taps with shower attachment over and an extractor fan.
Top Floor Attic Room 30' 6" (max) x 17' 5" (taken at floor level) ( 9.30m (max) x 5.31m (taken at floor level) )
This room could be converted to be an additional bedroom or could also provide further living accommodation, with a double glazed Velux window to the side aspect, beams and open brick walls it provides a truly stunning space for relaxing.
Kitchen / Diner 17' 5" (max incl stairs) x 16' 11" ( 5.31m (max incl stairs) x 5.16m )
Fitted kitchen comprising a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, stainless steel sink/drainer with part tiled walls. Space for Range cooker, double glazed window to the side aspect, French doors open out to a storage area. Space for an American size fridge/freezer and a dining table that could accommodate 10 +. Doorway leading to the workshop and door leading to the shower room which in turn leads to the sauna.
Shower Room
Shower cubicle and door leading to the sauna, a unique addition for a relaxing leisure facility.
Workshop ( Basement) 17' 7" x 12' 1" ( 5.36m x 3.68m )
A useful room for storage or for the carpentry enthusiast this would be a superb work from home space. There is also plumbing for a washing machine.
Basement Store 14' 3" x 4' 9" ( 4.34m x 1.45m )
Useful for storage this room could be an ideal wine cellar.
Courtyard Garden
Decked side courtyard providing a useful outside space with double gates leading to the front.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Calne
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 61252795
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Castle Street, CALNE | 63 | 80 | 146 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 8, Castle Street, CALNE | 49 | 78 | 113 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| COBBLESTONE HOUSE, CASTLE STREET, CALNE | 62 | 84 | 117 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 10/07/1996 (29 years ago) | £31,500 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street COBBLESTONE HOUSE CASTLE STREET, CALNE, WILTSHIRE, SN11 0DU | £265,000 | 08/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £265,000 (1 sale)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wiltshire. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Wiltshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wiltshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cheltenham: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Castle Street
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | The Bear & Pear Drop | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Laundramagic | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Town Hall | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Bank House | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Chippenham | 5.0 miles |
| Hospital | Green Lane Hospital | 6.9 miles |
| Train station | Melksham | 7.2 miles |
| Hospital | The Ridgeway Hospital | 11.2 miles |
| University | Oxford Brookes University - Swindon Campus | 11.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 78 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School (Snr) and St Margaret's School (Prep) | Other | 0.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| The Springfields Academy | Other | 0.4 miles | Good — 5 May 2022 |
| Priestley Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 8 Sep 2024 |
| Marden Vale CofE Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement — 9 Nov 2023 |
| Kingsbury Green Academy | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 19 Jun 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Flat, Quemerford, SN11 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 1.11 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,250/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus 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).
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