# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SN15 5JW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | THE OLD SMITHY, CHIPPENHAM, LITTLE SOMERFORD, WILTSHIRE SN15 5JW | | Price | £795,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 148 m² | | Last sold | £775,000 Oct 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** D - **Expiry date:** 15/06/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,756/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,780 ### Recommendations - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - C (£20 - £40) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0360-2886-1560-2795-4125) ## Description **Description** The Old Smithy is an attractive detached period house standing within a good-sized plot of c.0.36 acres which was formerly the village petrol garage and shop. The property is positioned in the village centre with a lovely view across the church opposite and just a short walk to the pub. Since being purchased in 2015, the property has been converted and renovated to a good standard creating a characterful family-sized home.  Extending to around 1,733 sq.ft, the accommodation includes three reception areas, a kitchen/breakfast room which was refitted last year with integrated appliances, and a separate utility room and WC. The living room features a cosy wood-burning stove while the sitting room has a fireplace with an inset electric fire. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, and the family bathroom which has been upgraded with both a roll-top bath and large walk-in shower. In 2017, planning consent was granted for a two-storey extension to create a fashionable kitchen/family room with a dressing room above, and externally a double garage (now lapsed).  The house is accompanied by an excellent range of outbuildings including a home office, workshop and garden studio. The home office has heating/air-conditioning and wired internet, and the garden studio has power and internet connected and is fitted with a bar. The lawned gardens wrap around the house with the rear main garden enjoying a south-facing aspect. There is a generous amount of private off-street parking for numerous vehicle types over the front gravelled forecourt.  **Situation** The sought after village of Little Somerford lies three miles south-east of Malmesbury, 9 miles from both Tetbury and Chippenham. The village has a church, the well-regarded Somerford Arms pub, and a village hall which is shared with neighbouring Great Somerford. Great Somerford is located less than 2 miles away and has a shop, public house and popular primary school. The market town of Malmesbury has an excellent range of facilities including an Ofsted Outstanding secondary school. Junctions 16 & 17 of the M4 are both within a convenient driving distance and provide easy access to Swindon, Bath and Bristol. Mainline railway stations are at Chippenham and Kemble (approx. 11 miles) both with regular services running into London Paddington.**Additional Information** The property is Freehold with oil-fired central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity. The property is located within a conservation area. Ultrafast broadband is available (Cat6 cabling) and there is mobile phone coverage with some limitations. Information taken from the Ofcom mobile and broadband checker website, please check the website for more information. Wiltshire Council Tax Band E. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165394799/279413) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165394799/279414) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165394799/279415) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165394799/279416) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165394799/279417) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165394799/279418) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165394799/279419) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165394799/279420) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165394799/279421) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165394799/279422) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165394799/279423) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165394799/279424) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165394799/279425) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165394799/279426) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165394799/279427) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/165394799/279428) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/165394799/279429) - EPC 1 - ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/165394799/279430) - EPC 2 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE OLD SMITHY, LITTLE SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN15 5JW | £775,000 | 31/10/2025 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | STAVELEY, LITTLE SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN15 5JW | £1,640,000 | 14/09/2023 | Detached | | THE OLD SCHOOL, LITTLE SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN15 5JW | £660,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | SOMERFORD BARN, LITTLE SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN15 5JW | £1,285,000 | 02/11/2022 | Detached | | HITHERFIELDS THE HILL, LITTLE SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN15 5BQ | £1,280,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached | | DOVE HOUSE, LITTLE SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN15 5JW | £1,840,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached | | RAINBOW COTTAGE, LITTLE SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN15 5JW | £425,000 | 05/07/2022 | Detached | | FORGE MILL COTTAGE, LITTLE SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN15 5JW | £325,000 | 13/05/2022 | Detached | | SOMERFIELD THE HILL, LITTLE SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN15 5BQ | £550,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached | | MEADOW COTTAGES THE HILL, LITTLE SOMERFORD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN15 5BQ | £705,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £967,778 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £539,256 (52 Detached, SN15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +47.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wiltshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £953/mo - **Realistic:** £1,059/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,165/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Wiltshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.13% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £132,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £105,900 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,372/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 14.8% - **10y growth:** 26.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Wiltshire; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.1% - **5y growth (index):** 14.1% - **10y growth (index):** 30.8% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)