Penleigh Road, Westbury
- Land size
- 1.15 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Approximately 1.15 acre in total.
- Planning permission for five detached dwellings.
- Planning Application Ref: PL/2023/03972.
- Rare consented residential development opportunity.
- Penrose Cottage – detached period family home dating from the 1820s.
- Four double bedrooms and two reception rooms.
- Attractive wraparound gardens.
- Triple garage measuring over 30ft x 20ft.
- Private gated driveway with extensive off-road parking.
- Ideal for developers, investors or those seeking a home with significant future potential.
Description
Why you'll like it A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial development site extending to approximately one acre, benefiting from planning permission for the construction of five detached dwellings (Application Ref: PL/2023/03972), together with Penrose Cottage, a charming detached period family home dating back to the 1820s.
The consented development site presents an exceptional opportunity for developers, investors or those seeking a landmark project in a desirable location. Extending to approximately one acre, the site benefits from planning permission for five detached homes, offering significant potential within an established setting.
Included within the sale is Penrose Cottage, an attractive detached period residence offering spacious and characterful accommodation, including two generous reception rooms, four double bedrooms and a wealth of original features such as exposed beams, bay windows and feature fireplaces.
The property occupies attractive wraparound gardens and is complemented by an impressive triple garage measuring over 30ft x 20ft, complete with an electric up-and-over door, dual-aspect windows and a side access door. A private gated driveway provides extensive off-road parking and enhances the property's privacy.
Opportunities to acquire a consented residential development site together with a substantial family home are exceptionally rare. Whether retained as a principal residence during the development, incorporated into a wider investment strategy or enjoyed as part of a unique family estate, this outstanding package offers considerable flexibility and long-term potential.
Planning Application Reference: PL/2023/03972
- Unit A, 2-Bedroom detached, 104 SQM
- Unit B, 3-Bedroom detached with single garage - 135 SQM
- Unit C, 4-Bedroom detached with single garage - 148.5 SQM
- Unit D, 4-Bedroom detached with single garage - 162 SQM
- Unit E, 3-Bedroom detached - 86 SQM
Please note, the purchaser will pay the following -Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Property location
The home is located in Westbury, a small market town situated at the western edge of Wiltshire beside the chalk down lands that form Salisbury Plain. The most famous landmark of the area is the vastly impressive Westbury White Horse which is both the oldest and largest White Horse in Wiltshire, makes it a delight for both the walker and cyclist and the area also provides the perfect location for air sports. The town offers a range of shopping and leisure facilities including, library, sports and leisure centre, schools, churches, doctors, dentist surgeries, three supermarkets, post office and the oldest swimming pool in the country. We also have a varied selection of coffee shops, restaurants, public houses and a popular wine bar. Westbury is exceptionally well positioned for all major road and railway connections with the mainline railway station offering links to London (1 hour 26 minutes), Wales and the whole of the South West of England.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-11
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 173 Development Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
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- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Westbury Infant School441 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 189
- Type
- Community school
- Westbury Church of England Junior School542 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 226
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School802 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 240
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bitham Brook Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 410
- Type
- Community school
- Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 158
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Matravers School324 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 958
- Type
- Foundation school
- The Clarendon Academy3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,082
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Kingdown School4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,347
- Type
- Academy converter
- The John of Gaunt School4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,295
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Augustine's Catholic College4.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 912
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
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