Sold STC Bungalow

Faraway

OLD PARK, DEVIZES, WILTSHIRE SN10 5JR

3 beds 1,281 sq ft Listed 2 Oct 2013 (-4637d)

£399,950

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Property details

Floor area

119 m²

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£450,000 Oct 2014

Price per m²

£3,361/m²

Local average

£545,707 (-26.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,336 of 33,755)

Street crime

82 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Detached Bungalow
  • Wonderful Setting
  • Generous/Private Gardens
  • 18ft Sitting Room
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Reception Rooms
  • Refitted Kitchen/Bkfst Rm
  • 21ft Tandem Garage

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

* EXCEPTIONAL BUNGALOW* WONDERFUL SETTING* GENEROUS & PRIVATE GARDENS* TANDEM GARAGE*** SCOPE TO EXTEND (stpp) Set in the much sought after area of Old Park in Devizes, this well presented detached bungalow sits amidst beautiful established gardens approaching 0.43 an acre. The current layout of the bungalow comprises an 18ft triple aspect sitting room, a good sized dining room with feature 'Minster' open fireplace and a refitted kitchen / breakfast room. In addition there are two double bedrooms and a single bedroom (currently used a study) complemented by a bathroom and cloakroom. The property offers great scope to extend the present layout into the large loft or to the side/rear (subject to the usual planning permissions) and there is a large 21ft tandem garage with an inspection pit, ample private parking. The lawned gardens are an absolute delight and feature an array of planted borders and mature trees and shrubs.
DirectionsFrom Devizes Market Place proceed south into St John Street and continue into Long Street, take first turning on the right into Hillworth Road and then left just before the shop into Hartmoor Road. Continue to the far end of Hartmoor Road and then approx 100 yards after the turning on the left to Broadleas Park take the slip road on the right signposted Old Park. Continue ahead after the thatched cottage and the property is the first on the right hand side.
SituationThis well-appointed property is situated in a highly sought after residential area of this thriving Wiltshire town. The semi-rural tranquil position is also conveniently placed within walking distance of the town. The historic market town of Devizes has many amenities including town centre shopping, a leisure centre, schools for all ages, various supermarkets, a variety of shops, cinema, theatre and thriving weekly market. The historic Kennet & Avon Canal runs through the town providing fishing and walking facilities. The major centres of Bath, Salisbury, Swindon, Marlborough and Chippenham are all within a 30 mile radius.
Accommodation ComprisesEntrance HallCeramic tiled floor, radiator, telephone point, built-in airing cupboard housing electric immersion tank, doors to all rooms, trap door and pull down ladder to:
Loft SpaceGenerous part boarded loft space with light and window to one end (great potential to convert to further accommodation).
Sitting Room5.74m x 3.91m (18'10 x 12'10 )
Triple aspect room with UPVC double glazed windows to front and side and UPVC double glazed sliding doors to rear garden, two radiators and TV and telephone points.
Dining Room4.32m x 4.09m (14'2 x 13'5 )
UPVC double glazed window to side and UPVC double glazed sliding doors to rear garden, two radiators and feature Minster open fireplace.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room4.47m max x 4.29m (14'8 max x 14'1 )
UPVC double glazed windows to rear and side. A range of refitted contemporary wall and base units with worktops over, integrated appliances to include fridge and freezer, washing machine and dish washer, one and a quarter stainless steel sink bowl and drainer unit, 'Neff' microwave oven and fan assisted oven, 4 ring electric hob, oil fired boiler. Door to side lobby.
Bedroom One3.84m max x 3.81m max (12'7 max x 12'6 max)
UPVC double glazed window to front, radiator, built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom Two3.66m x 3.63m (12'0 x 11'11 )
UPVC double glazed window to front, radiator, shower cubicle with power shower, wall hung wash hand basin and fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom Three2.92m x 2.79m (9'7 x 9'2 )
Dual aspect with UPVC double glazed windows to front and side, radiator and telephone point.
BathroomUPVC double glazed window to side, heated towel rail / radiator, panelled bath with power shower over, vanity unit with wash hand basin, low level wc, fully tiled walls and floor.
CloakroomAccessed off of side lobby by kitchen, low level wc, tiled floor, wash hand basin, radiator, UPVC double glazed window to side.
Property LayoutExternallyTandem Garage & Carport6.58m x 2.87m (21'7 x 9'5 )
Up and over door to front, eaves storage, personnel door to side, telephone point, window to rear. Inspection pit.
Carport to the side. Oil tank to rear.
ParkingTo the front is a private driveway with parking for a number of cars.
GardensAn exceptional garden with generous lawns, enclosed by mature hedging. There ia a patio sun terrace outside the sitting and dining rooms, established and colourful borders with an array of plants and mature shrubs. Trees, feature pond and timber shed to the rear.
Additional Garden PhotoThere is also a good frontage to the property with further lawns.
Summer HouseA good sized summer house looking down the garden with a storage area to the rear.
Agent'S NotePlease note that following the 15 year period following legal completion of the sale of this property, planning permission is granted in respect of a redevelopment opportunity, the contract for the sale will make reference to an uplift clause, whereby in the event that planning permission is granted for development within the grounds of Faraway, which is not regarded as being ancillary to the occupation of the bungalow as a single dwelling, the vendors or their successors in title will receive 30% of the net uplift in the value of the property.
DisclaimerThese particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. All measurements and distances are approximate only.
Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firm's employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. All measurements and distances are approximate only.

Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.

Listed by

Devizes & Pewsey Vale

Strakers

Reference: 41003164

EPC ratings on this postcode

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Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Bower House, Old Park, DEVIZES 57 75 180 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
Candover, Old Park, DEVIZES 60 66 255 m² England and Wales: 1967-1975 Detached
Cedar Lodge, Old Park, DEVIZES 74 82 248 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
Faraway, Old Park, DEVIZES 65 83 119 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
Fremar, Old Park, DEVIZES 90 90 411 m² Detached
Fremar, Old Park, DEVIZES 60 80 70 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
Gainsborough, Old Park, DEVIZES 61 74 350 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
GLENSIDE, OLD PARK, DEVIZES, DEVIZES 68 78 168 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
Homewood House, Old Park, DEVIZES 32 57 203 m² England and Wales: 1976-1982 Detached
Homewood House, Old Park, DEVIZES 43 73 227 m² England and Wales: 1976-1982 Detached
Ridgeway House, Old Park, DEVIZES 55 71 202 m² England and Wales: 1967-1975 Detached
Ridgeway House, Old Park, DEVIZES 49 79 160 m² England and Wales: 1967-1975 Detached
The Orchard, Old Park, DEVIZES 29 60 147 m² England and Wales: 1976-1982 Detached
The Walled Garden, Old Park, DEVIZES 69 71 442 m² England and Wales: 2012 onwards Detached
The Walled Garden, Old Park, DEVIZES 66 75 400 m² Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

7% since 2014

Event Date Price % change
Sold 31/10/2014 (11 years ago) £450,000 +7.1%
Sold 08/01/2014 (12 years ago) £420,000

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 GAINSBOROUGH OLD PARK, DEVIZES, WILTSHIRE, SN10 5JR £910,000 12/12/2023 Detached
Same street BOWER HOUSE OLD PARK, DEVIZES, WILTSHIRE, SN10 5JR £440,000 05/09/2023 Terraced
Same street OLD PARK HOUSE OLD PARK, DEVIZES, WILTSHIRE, SN10 5JR £985,000 30/11/2022 Other
OTAGO, HARTMOOR, DEVIZES, WILTSHIRE, SN10 5JS £490,000 19/07/2022 Detached
GARDENERS COTTAGE OLD PARK, DEVIZES, WILTSHIRE, SN10 5JW £951,000 15/12/2021 Detached
HOMEFIELD HOUSE, HARTMOOR, DEVIZES, WILTSHIRE, SN10 5JS £1,550,000 15/10/2021 Detached
Same street GLENSIDE OLD PARK, DEVIZES, WILTSHIRE, SN10 5JR £800,000 29/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £783,750 (4 sales)

Area average: £997,000 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 4.7%
10y growth 23%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wiltshire. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.1%
5y (index) 14.1%
10y (index) 30.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Wiltshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £953/mo
Realistic £1,059/mo
Optimistic £1,165/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wiltshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Wiltshire: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Old Park

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Broadleas Road 0.4 miles
Bus stop Wick Lane 0.5 miles
Shop Market Place Laundrette 0.8 miles
Shop EcigWizard 0.8 miles
Hospital Green Lane Hospital 1.0 miles
Train station Melksham 6.6 miles
Hospital Trowbridge Community Hospital 8.9 miles
Train station Trowbridge 9.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 35
Anti-social behaviour 18
Shoplifting 9
Public order 7
Burglary 4
Other theft 3
Criminal damage and arson 2
Other crime 2
Drugs 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 82

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
Downland School Other 0.6 miles Good — 21 Nov 2014
Wansdyke School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 20 Apr 2016
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes Primary 0.8 miles Good — 5 Apr 2017
Southbroom Infants' School Primary 0.8 miles Requires improvement — 1 May 2023
Devizes School Secondary 0.9 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.26%
Max investor price (0.8%) £132,375
Target investor price (1%) £105,900
  • 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).

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