Drove Road, Swindon, Wiltshire
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
4
- SIZE
2,170 sq ft
202 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- History mixed with modern feel
- Four Bedrooms
- Four Bathrooms
- Versatile Top Floor which could be for multi-generational families
- Immaculate garden
- Open spacious feel downstairs
- Large island in a modern kitchen
- Ample parking and garage
Description
Steeped in local history, this remarkable three-story detached residence offers a rare blend of Victorian architectural heritage and expansive modern living. Originally built in 1887 by Thomas Turner—the famed Swindon brick maker—this distinctive property showcases craftsmanship, durability, and timeless charm.
Having previously operated as a successful Bed & Breakfast, the home has been thoughtfully designed to maximise space, privacy, and comfort across all three levels. Whether you are seeking a grand family residence, multi-generational living options, or a home with commercial potential, this property provides exceptional flexibility.
On the ground floor. the entrance opens into a bright, welcoming hallway that flows effortlessly into comfortable family lounge areas and a charming dining room. At the heart of the home sits an expansive kitchen featuring an island bar, range-style cooker, and abundant storage—perfect for everyday meals or catering to large family gatherings. Leading to a ground floor shower room and a conservatory.
The upper floors span the top two floors and have four well-appointed bedrooms, each meticulously arranged to feature its own private en-suite bathroom. The top floor reveals a magnificent character bedroom suite with sloped ceilings, Skylights/Velux windows, exposed architectural charm, and a luxury bathroom featuring a standalone clawfoot bathtub.
Set back from the road behind, the property boasts ample off-street parking. To the rear, the grounds feature multiple relaxation zones, a summerhouse and a shrubbery lined walled garden for absolute privacy and outdoor dining spaces ideal for summer evenings backing onto Queen's Park which creates a tranquil setting to enjoy.
Equipped with four modern toilets/shower rooms, ensuring every bedroom enjoys its own dedicated en-suite facility—ideal for guests, dynamic family life, or hosting.
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Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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