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£600,000

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.

How to find me
Satnav postcode: BA13 3QB
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Martin & Co Westbury haven't tested any of the appliances listed in these details, or asked for warranty or service certificates, unless stated - they're on an 'as seen' basis. You should only use floor plans and measurements as a general guide to room layout and design, as they're not exact. Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before completion. Money Laundering Regulations: Purchasers will be asked to produce identification and proof of residency documentation, once an offer has been agreed, we need to hold this on file before solicitors can be instructed.

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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).

This Property£521,739 / acre
Development Land Average (1+ acres) £173,804 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
44 E
76 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Utilities & Restrictions

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Water
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Sewerage
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Property Features

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Parking
Garage, Off-Street Parking
Garden
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Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

5.5 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 90% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

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

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Amenities

Supermarket

Aldi Westbury, Westbury587 metres
Tesco Leigh Park Express, Westbury601 metres
Morrisons Westbury, Westbury796 metres

GP surgery

Westbury Group Practice810 metres

Pharmacy

John Preddy Chemist796 metres

Hospital

Warminster Hospital3.5 miles

Green space

Playing Field83 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Westbury (Wilts) Rail Station0.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Springfield Road122 metres

Typical drive times

Frome15 min · 7.4 miles
Westbury2 min · 0.8 miles
Trowbridge12 min · 6.2 miles
Warminster8 min · 4.1 miles
Bath (city)30 min · 16 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

The detail behind these bandings, including exact zones and annual chances, any recorded past flooding, plus planning, heritage, nature and ground checks, is in the .

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