Land for sale

Silver Street, Colerne, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14

An excellent opportunity to acquire a detached garage and garden area with potential for conversion subject to the necessary consents. The site is located in the centre of the village of Colerne.

For Sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 2pm

Description
The property comprises a detached garage building of reconstituted stone construction under a tiled roof together with garden area to the rear. It should be noted that part of the garage building is dilapidated in nature and is in need of repair. The existing building is a single storey detached garage with two internal rooms. There are two timber shutters on the front as entrances and there is a timber pedestrian door to the side of the building. To the rear is a garden which is accessible via a path to the western side of the building. The garden is bounded by a stone wall.

Services
The connection of any services to the property is unknown. We have therefore made an assumption that there are no services connected to the property. Prospective purchasers are to make their own investigations in this regard.

Access
We understand the property benefits from a right of way over a third party owned access driveway leading to the property.

Overage
There will be no overage provision within the contract.

Restrictions, Easements, Wayleaves, Covenants & Rights of Way
The property is accessed via a right of way over a third party owned access driveway.
We understand the property has the following covenants;
Not to erect any building whatsoever other than a single storey garage greenhouse or garden shed the size and position thereof to be first approved in writing by the vendor (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld).
Not at any time to carry on or permit to be carried on upon the land any trade or business whatsoever or to use or permit the same to be used for any purpose other than as a single private residence.
The property is sold as part of an estate and it is understood that the deceased had reached agreement to convert the property into a two-bedroom dwelling. That consent has now expired, and purchasers should make their own investigation.
Other than the above, the property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the property charges register of the registered title together with all public and private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these are specifically referred to or not.

Tenure
The land is of freehold tenure with full vacant possession available upon completion of the purchase.

Town and Country Planning
We understand the property achieved a successful planning application for the conversion of the existing garage to a 2 bedroom dwelling. This was achieved in October 2017, planning reference: 17/11032/ful. We understand that some of the commencement works were carried out at the time however there are no records available. We understand the local authority also hold no record of commencement works. Prospective purchasers are to make their own investigations into any previous or future planning consents on the property.
Other than the above, The property, notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Schedule, Resolution or Notice which may be or which may come to be in force, and also subject to any statutory provision of byelaws without any obligation on the part of the Vendors to specify them and the Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of and to satisfy themselves about the provisions of any such matter affecting the property.

Health and Safety
All persons wishing to view the property do so entirely at their own risk. Neither the Vendors or their Agents will be held liable for any damage or injury that may occur when interested parties are visiting the property. We advise that children under the age of 14 do not attend viewings due to the hazardous nature of the building.

Method Of Sale
The property will be offered for sale by public auction and online livestream auction on Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 2pm at Batch Country House, Lympsham, Nr Weston-super-Mare, BS24 0EX

It is possible the property may be sold prior to the action date therefore it is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with the Agents and it is their responsibility to check with the Agents whether the property will still be offered on the auction date.

Auction Pack
The Auction Pack, containing the contract and special conditions of sale, should be obtained online at
Future auctions held by Greenslade Taylor Hunt Online ()
These documents will not be read at the time of sale and all prospective purchasers will be deemed to have bid for the property in full knowledge of their contents and shall not raise any requisition or objection whatsoever thereafter.

Buyers Administration Fee
The successful purchaser(s) of each lot will be liable to pay a Buyer’s Administration Fee based upon the eventual sale price to the selling Agents. Further details are available from the selling agents.

Bidder Registration
All potential online, telephone & proxy bidders are required to register their details with Greenslade Taylor Hunt prior to the commencement of the auction by completing the Online Bidder Registration.

Those attending the auction room to bid in person will complete bidder registration on arrival to the auction room. All in room bidders must provide 2 forms of Identification in order to bid.

The property is situated in the centre of the popular village of Colerne in the heart of Wiltshire. The village of Colerne has a number of amenities to include public houses, church and surgery. Nearby towns include Corsham approximately 5 miles to the east, Bath approximately 7 miles to the south east and Chippenham approximately 8 miles to the east and is accessed via Silver Street followed by a shared access driveway.