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Bencroft Hill, Stanley, Chippenham, SN15

Land size
1.8 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Stunning countryside Location
  • Large detached bungalow
  • Separate paddock & large barn
  • Parking for multiple cars
  • Plot size (circa 1.8 acres)
  • No onward chain
  • Circa 2000 sq ft of Accomodation
  • Massive potential

Description

Beaconsfield is an incredibly special detached country home, set in a prime position on the ever-popular Bencroft Hill in Stanley, just a short drive from Chippenham. It"s one of those properties that genuinely stands out, there really is nothing else quite like it in the area. The setting alone is exceptional, with far-reaching southerly views across open countryside towards Bowood and Derry Hill that are, quite simply, unbeatable.

The house sits within approximately 1.8 acres of beautifully kept gardens, paddock, and natural grounds, offering a real sense of space, privacy, and freedom. What immediately strikes you is the sheer potential here, whether you"re looking for a long-term family home, multi-generational living, or something you can further enhance and adapt, this property gives you the flexibility to do so.

Inside, the layout has been designed to make the most of the light and those incredible views. The main living room is a real focal point, with high ceilings and large windows that perfectly frame the countryside beyond, creating a bright, open space that feels both impressive and welcoming. The accommodation is versatile, currently arranged as three to four bedrooms, including a principal suite with en-suite, a further en-suite bedroom, family bathroom, a generous kitchen/dining space, sitting room, sun room/conservatory, and utility.

The flexibility of the layout also lends itself well to annexe potential, making it ideal for extended family or guest accommodation if needed.

Outside, the grounds are just as impressive. The south-facing gardens are private and peaceful, perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the surroundings. The paddock, with its natural spring-fed pond and small copse, adds real character and opens up opportunities for equestrian use or hobby farming.

There"s also a substantial high-vaulted barn and stables, which offer huge scope for a variety of uses, whether that"s storage, workshop space, or even future conversion (subject to planning). Again, this is where the property"s potential really comes into its own.

Offered with vacant possession and no onward chain, Beaconsfield is a rare find. It"s not just a home, it"s an opportunity — with space, views that are hard to rival, and the kind of potential that"s becoming increasingly difficult to come by in this part of North Wiltshire.

Bencroft Hill really strikes that rare balance between peaceful countryside living and everyday convenience. Stanley itself is a quiet, semi-rural village with a lovely sense of community, yet you"re only a short drive from Chippenham, which offers a great range of amenities including shops, well-regarded schools, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

For those needing to commute, Chippenham"s mainline station provides direct access to London Paddington in around 70 minutes, and the M4 is easily reached, making Bath, Bristol, Swindon and further afield all very accessible.

The surrounding Wiltshire countryside is one of the area"s biggest draws — known for its rolling hills, open landscapes, and historic estates. With places such as Bowood House and Gardens nearby, there"s no shortage of opportunities for walking, exploring, and enjoying everything the area has to offer.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,696 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£441,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £188,999 / 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
62 D
79 C

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

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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

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.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    206
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Fynamore Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    411
    Type
    Community school
  • Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    76
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Marden Vale CofE Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    146
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Kings Lodge Primary School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    298
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Abbeyfield School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    902
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Kingsbury Green Academy2.7 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,077
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hardenhuish School3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,519
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sheldon School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,467
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Corsham School6.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,427
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

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

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Calne Express, Calne1.6 miles
Iceland Calne, Calne2.2 miles
Morrisons Daily Calne Phelps Parade, Calne2.2 miles

GP surgery

Northlands Surgery2.1 miles

Pharmacy

Pharmacy At Northlands2.1 miles

Hospital

Chippenham Hospital3.4 miles

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Chippenham Rail Station2.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Bencroft Hill525 metres

Typical drive times

Calne6 min · 2.6 miles
Corsham20 min · 7.5 miles
Chippenham12 min · 3.3 miles
Bath (city)38 min · 16 miles
Royal Wootton Bassett18 min · 12 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.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

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

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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