50 THE COMMON
MELKSHAM, BROUGHTON GIFFORD, WILTSHIRE SN12 8NA
£400,000
Edited Drone-1908.jpg DJI_0872.jpg P1058820-Edit.jpg P1058824.jpg P1058825.jpg P1058829.jpg P1058822.jpg P1058836.jpg P1058837.jpg P1058839.jpg P1058808.jpg P1058809.jpg P1058810.jpg P1058811.jpg P1058813.jpg Edited Drone-1895.jpg Edited Drone-1898.jpg Edited Drone-1901.jpg Edited Drone-1896.jpg Edited Drone-1897.jpg Edited Drone-1903.jpg P1058982.jpg Edited Drone-1899.jpg P1058989.jpg Edited Drone-1902.jpg Edited Drone-1900.jpg Edited Drone-1905.jpg Edited Drone-1909.jpg Edited Drone-1907.jpg DJI_0871.jpg DJI_0873.jpg DJI_0870-Edit.jpg
/ 32
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
65 m²
Council tax band
B
Last sold
£385,000 Jan 2026
Local average
£324,084 (+23.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (25,924 of 33,755)
Street crime
2 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Period Property
- Popular Village Location
- Two Reception Rooms
- Beautiful Garden
- Utility / WC
- Two Double Bedrooms
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The current owners have sympathetically decorated the property throughout while retaining its character. Extended to the rear, the property has the perfect entertaining space.
A reception room opens to a bespoke kitchen/diner with bi-fold doors onto the Garden, bringing the outside in and creating the ideal area to entertain, plus an additional reception room and a generous utility/downstairs toilet.
This stunning characterful period property dates back to 1883 and is full of history.
The stone shed outbuilding was originally the Tailors Shop for the village when the house was built.
There is a 5 meter deep groundwater well with a hand pump to provide all the irrigation needed to maintain the garden's flora throughout the year and a barn that has a full-height section on one half and a mezzanine floor on the other providing a great covered garden storage area and workshop, and several different private seating areas.
The property's idyllic location makes this a fantastic prospect for buyers. A public footpath leads walkers across fields to the rear of the property towards Great Chalfield House or on a circular walk to the end of the village. With The Common so close by too, this is an ideal house for those who love to be outdoors.
Within walking distance, the village provides two pubs, a primary school, an active Village Hall with many social groups using it, plus a Village Cricket Team, a Bowls Club, and a Scout Group.
The property is not listed but does lie within a Conservation Area, ensuring that the integrity of the surrounding houses and The Common grassland is preserved.
Do not miss the opportunity to make this beautifully decorated cottage your own.
Hall - Radiator, stairs to first floor and doors to Living Room and Snug.
Snug - 3.21m x 3.08m (10'6" x 10'1") - Window to front elevation and two radiators.
Living Room - 3.38m x 3.82m (11'1" x 12'6") - Two radiators, word burner, door to Utility/WC and open to Kitchen.
Utility/Wc - 2.75m x 2.62m (9'0" x 8'7") - Fitted with a with worktop space, large sink, plumbing and space for washing machine, fitted with WC, window to rear elevation and storage cupboards.
Kitchen - 2.66m x 4.42m (8'9" x 14'6") - Fitted with a range of bespoke base and eye level units with worktop space over, sink with mixer tap, space for fridge, freezer and dishwasher, built-in oven and hob, skylight, radiator and bi-fold door to garden.
Landing - Over stairs storage and doors to Bedrooms and Bathroom.
Bedroom One - 3.20m x 4.04m (10'6" x 13'3") - Window to front elevation and radiator.
Bedroom Two - 2.75m x 2.55m (9'0" x 8'4") - Entrance hall with storage area, window to rear elevation and radiator.
Bathroom - 1.65m x 3.35m (5'5" x 11'0") - Fitted with three piece suite comprising shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC, window to rear elevation and storage cupboard.
Outside - Walled garden to front and rear garden with side access including barn, shed and several seating areas.
Listed by
Melksham
Emery Trading LTD
Reference: 164263706
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Fetching EPC data… Refresh this page in a moment.
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #321116
Property Details
Street: 50 The Common
Town: Broughton Gifford
Postcode: SN12 8NA
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 16/01/2003
Work Completed: 15/08/2002
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
28% since 2021
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 23/01/2026 (4 months ago) | £385,000 | +28.3% |
| Sold | 21/02/2021 (5 years ago) | £300,000 | — |
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 43 THE COMMON, BROUGHTON GIFFORD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8NA | £375,000 | 05/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 WILLOW CRESCENT, BROUGHTON GIFFORD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8NB | £275,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 40 THE COMMON, BROUGHTON GIFFORD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8NA | £430,000 | 15/10/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £402,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £275,000 (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: Semi-detached. As of February 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 West Wiltshire: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Lowden Garden Centre | 1.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Lowden Garden Centre | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Melksham | 1.7 miles |
| Hospital | Melksham Community Hospital | 2.3 miles |
| Train station | Bradford-on-Avon | 3.7 miles |
| Hospital | Trowbridge Community Hospital | 3.8 miles |
| University | University of Bath | 6.2 miles |
| University | University of Bath Campus | 6.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 2 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 15 Jan 2023 |
| Churchfields, the Village School | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 3 Oct 2012 |
| Shaw CE Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 15 Dec 2022 |
| Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 22 May 2024 |
| Stonar School | Other | 1.7 miles | — (No rating) |
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 Semi-Detached House, The Cottage, SN12 | £1,600/mo | 2 | 0.64 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,600/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).