17 VERBENA COURT
MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE SN12 7GS
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
63 m²
Council tax band
B
Last sold
£175,000 Oct 2024
Local average
£148,143 (+14.8%)
Street crime
93 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
- Built in 2016
- Long lease
- Excellent first time buy / investment
- Open plan kitchen / diner
- Sought after development
- Two double bedrooms
Additional details
- Heating
- Electric, Double glazing
- Parking
- Off street
- Listed property
- No
Description
Accessed via a communal entrance, a staircase leads to the second floor and to a secure internal front door. Measuring 23' x 12' the dual aspect and modern open-plan kitchen-diner / sitting room provides ample space for furniture. The kitchen comprises of fully fitted wall and base units, and a host of integrated appliances. Returning to the central hallway, from here there is access to two double bedroom and the family bathroom. The master bedroom benefits from ample space for freestanding wardrobes as well as a ensuite shower room.
Externally there are two allocated parking spaces and a secure communal bike store in situ.
Melksham has a range of many independent shops and some large supermarkets and has the benefit of a train station in the town. It is also well situated for transport links with the M4 junction 17 and Chippenham mainline rail link to London taking only 1h 20m. There is also a range of very good schools in and around Melksham including state and private education. For those who prefer an active lifestyle there are several pleasant countryside walking routes situated close to the doorstep, as well as a bustling sports community to get involved in. The popular and historically interesting town of Corsham can also be found a short 10-minute drive away from this property, with its many lovely independent shops on the High Street and national trust sites to enjoy upon arrival.
Service Charge: £1,300 per annum / Ground Rent: £250 per annum
Tenure: Leasehold (999 years from 2016)
Council Tax Band: B
EPC Rating: C (78) // Potential: C (78)
Services: Electric fired central heating. Mains water supply . Mains drainage. Mains electricity. Double glazing throughout.
Listed by
Corsham
Hunter French
Reference: 146493602
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
43% since 2016
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 25/10/2024 (1 year ago) | £175,000 | +16.7% |
| Sold | 01/12/2021 (4 years ago) | £150,000 | +23% |
| Sold | 06/05/2016 (10 years ago) | £122,000 | — |
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 9 VERBENA COURT, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7GS | £150,000 | 12/08/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 7 VERBENA COURT, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7GS | £161,000 | 07/06/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 15 VERBENA COURT, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 7GS | £140,000 | 21/01/2022 | Flat |
Street average: £150,333 (3 sales)
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: Flats and maisonettes. 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 West Wiltshire: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Barnardo's | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Melksham Community Hospital | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Melksham | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Trowbridge Community Hospital | 5.2 miles |
| Train station | Trowbridge | 5.6 miles |
| University | University of Bath | 9.1 miles |
| University | University of Bath Campus | 9.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total incidents | 93 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 9 Dec 2014 |
| Melksham Oak Community School | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 27 Nov 2022 |
| The Manor CofE VC Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement — 5 Dec 2022 |
| River Mead School | Primary | 0.9 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Bowerhill Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 7 Jul 2024 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).