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WELCOME HOUSE, THE SQUARE, WARMINSTER, MERE, WILTSHIRE BA12 6DL

1 beds 1 baths Listed 27 Mar 2026 (-116d)

£150,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 8 Jul 2025

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (972 years remaining on lease)

Council tax band

A

Last sold

£139,950 Oct 2020

Local average

£116,041 (+29.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,593 of 33,755)

Street crime

19 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • No onward chain – ready for a smooth and straightforward purchase
  • Prime town centre position overlooking Mere’s historic Square
  • Spacious one-bedroom character apartment with high ceilings
  • Tastefully reinstated period features including original fireplaces
  • Separate dressing room/home office space
  • Bright sitting room with large sash window and feature fireplace
  • Well-appointed kitchen with solid wood worktops and butler sink
  • Allocated parking space

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

Beautifully Presented 1-Bed Character Apartment in the Heart of Mere – No Onward Chain

Overlooking Mere’s historic Square, this beautifully presented one-bedroom character apartment has been tastefully reinstated to showcase its original charm, complete with allocated parking and no onward chain.

This impressive one-bedroom character apartment enjoys a prominent central position within the heart of Mere. Offered with no onward chain, the property is ready for a smooth and straightforward move, making it an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors.

Previously difficult to fully appreciate as the property was tenanted, the apartment can now be properly viewed, with the current vendor having tastefully reinstated its original charm and presentation. The result is a light-filled and well-balanced home where period features can once again be fully enjoyed.

High ceilings and large sash windows allow natural light to pour through, while decorative fireplaces in both the sitting room and bedroom add character and period appeal.

The generous double bedroom is a calm and inviting space, complemented by a separate dressing room, offering excellent flexibility as a walk-in wardrobe or home office.

The kitchen is well-appointed with modern cabinetry, wood effect worktops, and a butler sink, with a large window providing a pleasant outlook across the town centre rooftops and filling the space with natural light.

The sitting room offers an elegant and comfortable setting, centred around a decorative fireplace and benefiting from a bright, airy feel.

Further benefits include secure access, an allocated parking space to the rear, and immediate access to Mere’s amenities, all just moments from the doorstep. The A303 is within easy reach, offering excellent connectivity, while the surrounding countryside provides beautiful walks and open green spaces.

A characterful and well-proportioned home offering space, charm, and convenience in a highly desirable town-centre setting.

Accommodation

Entrance Hall: Accessed via a secure main entrance from The Square or from the rear residents’ parking area. An inviting hallway featuring attractive ornate panelling, wood-effect flooring, space for coats, and an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank.

Sitting Room: A spacious, light-filled reception room with high ceilings and a large sash window overlooking The Square. A decorative fireplace with marble surround and mantle shelf provides an elegant focal point.

Kitchen: Fitted with a stylish and comprehensive range of wall and base units, including a built-in oven and ceramic four-ring electric hob. Finished with a butler sink and chrome swan neck mixer tap, with space for a fridge/freezer and washing machine. A sash window offers a pleasant outlook over the town centre.

Bedroom: A generously sized double bedroom with a sash window to the rear aspect and a decorative fireplace with slate mantle and hearth.

Dressing Room: A versatile additional space, ideal for use as a walk-in wardrobe or home office, complete with built-in storage and a large window.

Bathroom: A modern white suite comprising a panel-enclosed bath with Triton shower over, pedestal wash basin, low-level WC, heated towel rail, part-tiled walls, vinyl flooring, and useful alcove shelving.

Parking: To the rear of the property is a residents parking area, with one allocated space belonging to the apartment.

Additional Information

Services: The property is connected to mains water, mains drainage, and electricity, all subject to the usual utility regulations. Heating is provided via night storage heaters.

Broadband: The property benefits from strong broadband infrastructure, with access to ultrafast full-fibre services via providers such as Virgin Media, Giganet, and Truespeed, offering speeds of up to 900–1130 Mbps.

Tenure: Leasehold – 999 years from 1st April 1999 (approximately 972 years remaining as of 2026).

Service Charge: £100 PCM, which includes buildings insurance.

Council Tax Band: A

Local Authority: Wiltshire

EPC Rating: E

Agents Note: Windows to the front of the property are listed. Fireplaces are decorative only and not in use. Full lease information is available upon request.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment through the agent.

Listed by

Covering Nationwide

Quirk Readings Ltd T/A Keller Williams Plus

Reference: 173769257

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £150,000 +7.2%
Sold 05/10/2020 (5 years ago) £139,950

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
1 ASHMERE HOUSE CASTLE STREET, MERE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 6JE £165,000 31/03/2023 Flat
THE WALTON BUILDING FLAT 4 NORTH STREET, MERE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 6HU £155,000 20/12/2022 Flat
OLD SHIP YARD FLAT 3 CASTLE HILL LANE, MERE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 6JB £90,000 01/04/2022 Flat

Area average: £136,667 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 1.3%
10y growth 3.7%

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

1y (index) -3.4%
5y (index) 3%
10y (index) 15%

Rental Range

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

Low £958/mo
Realistic £1,064/mo
Optimistic £1,170/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wiltshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Wiltshire: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Sprout & Flower 0.0 miles
Shop The Co-operative Food 0.0 miles
Bus stop Bus Shelter 2.2 miles
Train station Gillingham 3.9 miles
Bus stop Gillingham Station 3.9 miles
Train station Longleat 6.7 miles
Hospital Warminster Community Hospital 8.9 miles
Hospital Frome Community Hospital 10.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 8
Anti-social behaviour 5
Vehicle crime 3
Burglary 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Other theft 1
Total incidents 19

Within 1 mile during May 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
Mere School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 29 Nov 2012
Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy Primary 2.0 miles Good — 15 Dec 2016
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School Primary 2.4 miles Good — 21 Sep 2023
St George's Church of England School, Bourton Primary 3.0 miles Outstanding — 11 Mar 2013
Gillingham School Secondary 3.6 miles Good — 4 Jul 2023

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, Old Ship Yard, BA12 £650/mo 1 0.11 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £650/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.43%
Max investor price (0.8%) £81,250
Target investor price (1%) £65,000
Gross yield 5.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 19.2×
Monthly cashflow £-31/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -0.8%
  • 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).