Brearley & Rich

2 Bedroom Apartment, Marlborough £850.00

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:14:16 GMT

Recently decorated two double bedroom flat in a prime location.

2 Bedroom Flat, Marlborough £350,000.00

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:40:05 GMT

Beautifully presented 2 bedroom ground floor apartment with use of a private garden in an excellent position on this highly thought of over 55`s development. The property offers spacious and light accommodation throughout with the benefit of parking and easy access to the communal lounge.

3 Bedroom House, East Grafton £350,000.00

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:05:27 GMT

An attached cottage style home with a south facing garden and light accommodation in this pretty village. The property offers plenty of reception space perfect for growing families.

4 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Marlborough £485,000.00

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:27:47 GMT

An extended and improved four bedroom home offering accommodation presented to a high standard. The property occupies a lovely position on this popular development and benefits from a garage with driveway and further additional parking.

4 Bedroom Town House, Marlborough £725,000.00

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:02:02 GMT

A Grade II Listed Georgian town house significantly renovated and updated and with an excellent kitchen/family/dining room and character accommodation throughout. The property is a short walk in to Marlborough town centre, has a private garden to the rear and garage parking.

3 Bedroom Town House, Marlborough £300,000.00

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:36:32 GMT

REDUCED by £45,000 to a NEW SELLING PRICE of £300,000 for a QUICK SALE. Large town house, central Marlborough with walled garden.
No chain.

2 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Manton £495,000.00

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:58:16 GMT

A charming light and airy bay fronted period semi-detached home with a superb garden and within catchment for Preshute primary and St John`s secondary school. No onward chain.

4 Bedroom Detached, Marlborough £3,000.00

Thu, 02 May 2024 04:36:08 GMT

Grade 2 listed detached property on Bath Road with excellent access to the town centre.

1 Bedroom Apartment, Marlborough £250,000.00

Thu, 16 May 2024 01:15:18 GMT

Well presented one bedroom apartment in this exclusive and highly thought of over 60`s development.

3 Bedroom Detached, Marlborough £450,000.00

Fri, 17 May 2024 02:39:02 GMT

An attractive and superbly presented 3 bedroom detached home in a cul-de-sac location and the popular College Fields development located within just a mile of the town centre.

4 Bedroom Detached, Manton £2,750.00

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:12:45 GMT

Beautifully presented home within walking distance of Marlborough town centre

2 Bedroom Apartment, Old Town £1,000.00

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:13:22 GMT

This immaculately presented first floor apartment is also just a short walk from the bustling Wood Street with its many bars, restaurants and coffee shops.

4 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Beckhampton £625,000.00

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:13:14 GMT

Beautifully presented semi-detached property within a small development of similar properties converted from a Victorian stable block. The property has well-proportioned accommodation over two floors and an outstanding and sizeable rear garden. Internal viewing is highly recommended.

4 Bedroom Detached, Burbage £675,000.00

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 01:12:50 GMT

Superbly presented detached family home, conveniently situated in one of this sought after villages most desirable locations. The property has been hugely improved by the current owners including a new kitchen and a fantastic and spacious loft conversion.

2 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Aldbourne £299,950.00

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:31:31 GMT

No onward chain. A modern semi-detached house offering well presented accommodation in a quiet no through lane near the centre of this sought after village. The property offers a generous kitchen/breakfast room opening on to a conservatory, two double bedrooms and a modern shower room.

5 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Etchilhampton £2,750.00

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:38:12 GMT

A delightful family house with outbuildings and large garden.

3 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Marlborough £370,000.00

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:30:52 GMT

An updated and cleverly extended three bedroom semi detached home in a quiet corner of a well regarded no through road. The property benefits from parking and a garage and is within a half mile of Marlborough town centre.

3 Bedroom Detached, Burbage £695,000.00

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:31:26 GMT

Beautifully presented and charming detached home located in the centre of this sought after village. The property has spacious well-proportioned accommodation over two floors, plenty of parking to the front and pretty rear views over the village recreation ground and church green to the front.

4 Bedroom Detached, Ramsbury £795,000.00

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:48:30 GMT

A substantial family home located in a popular residential development within this picturesque village. The property has been extended and improved by the current owners and also benefits from a fabulous size garden overlooking fields to the rear. NO ONWARD CHAIN

4 Bedroom Detached, East Garston £895,000.00

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:12:43 GMT

Outstanding 4 bedroom village home blending characterful period with practical modern living and is situated within the heart of this picturesque and friendly village. This very well-proportioned property has been extended to the rear and offers, light well planned living accommodation. No chain.

3 Bedroom Terrace, Great Bedwyn £385,000.00

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 02:02:44 GMT

Modern three bedroom cottage style property situated in a small cul-de-sac development offering well-presented accommodation.
The property is located close to the High Street in this much sought after and well-served village.

3 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Marlborough £375,000.00

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:49:00 GMT

An updated and extended three bedroom semi detached home with an amazing kitchen/dining room and a south facing garden. The property benefits from parking and a garage and is in a well regarded no through road within a half mile of Marlborough town centre.

1 Bedroom Flat, Kelham Gardens £125,000.00

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:16:02 GMT

A one bedroom first floor retirement apartment, built by retirement specialists McCarthy and Stone and located within a short distance of the centre of the highly sought after and historic town of Marlborough.

5 Bedroom Detached, Marlborough £795,000.00

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:42:35 GMT

A beautifully presented detached family home built by Crest Nicholson on their successful St Johns Park development. This superb property offers over 2500 sq. ft. of versatile living space, including a fabulous 21`x19` kitchen/ breakfast room. Internal viewing is highly recommended.

4 Bedroom Detached Bungalow, Easton Royal £490,000.00

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:29:29 GMT

Detached timber framed bungalow with outbuildings standing in a wonderful garden of approximately a quarter of an acre. The property offers generous accommodation with potential for updating or even replacement subject to the usual consents.

2 Bedroom Maisonette, Pewsey £250,000.00

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:28:04 GMT

Modern and spacious ground floor maisonette forming part of a small development catering for residents aged over 55 and is ideally located being just moments from the village shops and amenities and is also opposite Pewsey surgery.

5 Bedroom Detached, Manton £925,000.00

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:51:27 GMT

A substantial detached house with annex situated on the edge of Manton with a large garden offering views over fields and across the valley. The accommodation is flexible and offers potential for the annex to be incorporated or even further extension subject to permissions.

3 Bedroom End Terrace, West Overton £350,000.00

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 03:02:21 GMT

Beautifully presented and extended 3 bedroom end of terrace home with a pretty garden as well as a garage/store. The property is located in a much sought after Wiltshire village on the western outskirts of Marlborough.

6 Bedroom Detached, Clench Common £1,750,000.00

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:04:58 GMT

Wonderful extended character property in a rural position not far from Marlborough. The property offers extensive equestrian facilities, a self contained annexe, outbuildings, and generously proportioned reception rooms. Paddocks and land in total 7.4 acres.

4 Bedroom Detached, Great Bedwyn £799,000.00

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:30:09 GMT

An individual detached house located in a quiet lane close to the centre of the village and with views over fields to the front. The property is currently arranged as 3 first floor bedrooms with a large dressing room but was originally designed as 4 bedrooms and could be reconfigured to suit.

2 Bedroom End Terrace, Manton £495,000.00

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 02:09:22 GMT

An outstanding and beautifully presented cottage in a highly popular village that is located just over a mile from Marlborough High Street. The cottage also enjoys a pretty rear garden with a fabulous garden room (with light, power and water) and off-street parking.

2 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Aldbourne £305,000.00

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:07:42 GMT

A characterful Grade II Listed house offering spacious accommodation in a lovely position near the centre of this sought after village. The property is well laid out for modern living with a generous kitchen/breakfast room, useful loft/hobbies room and a garage.

2 Bedroom Bungalow, Manningford Bruce £245,000.00

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:22:13 GMT

An attached bungalow offering high ceilings and character features with a large garden and plenty of parking. The property is situated in a quiet close in a popular rural village and offers potential for extension subject to planning.

3 Bedroom End Terrace, Marlborough £399,000.00

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:24:06 GMT

A charming Grade II Listed period cottage dating back to the late 19c with a modern two storey extension. The property is located in a tucked away position off Kingsbury Street, but is within walking distance of the High Street and the common. The property is offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

4 Bedroom Detached, Great Bedwyn £585,000.00

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:46:05 GMT

Beautifully kept detached family house with a lovely garden and views. The property is located in a quiet position within easy reach of village facilities and to local countryside walks.

4 Bedroom Detached Bungalow, Ogbourne St George £450,000.00

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 03:02:09 GMT

A spacious and well presented 3/4 bedroom detached bungalow located in the centre of this highly sought after village on the outskirts of Marlborough. The property offers flexible living accommodation (with annex potential) and has a particularly nice size sitting room overlooking the garden.

3 Bedroom Detached, Marlborough £450,000.00

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:07:09 GMT

A detached 3 bedroom home located moments from Marlborough High Street in a popular and quiet no through road. The property benefits from parking and a garage and has potential for updating and extension subject to planning.

2 Bedroom Apartment, Fyfield £195,000.00

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:13:50 GMT

A two bedroom character property offering spacious accommodation with excellent access to stunning countryside. In addition to being a lovely home, the property would make an ideal weekend bolt hole or rental investment.

4 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Little Bedwyn £925,000.00

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:26:23 GMT

A recently extended attached period house offering beautifully designed accommodation throughout. The property sits in open countryside with views from every window in a plot of just over a quarter of an acre.

4 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Marlborough £1,650.00

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:42:41 GMT

A lovely family house situated just on the outskirts of Marlborough

3 Bedroom Detached, Wootton Rivers £670,000.00

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:45:07 GMT

A substantial detached Grade II Listed character house in a private plot approaching a quarter of an acre at the centre of this pretty village. No onward chain.

5 Bedroom Detached, Hinton Parva £950,000.00

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:12:35 GMT

A substantial period house offering in a large plot surrounded by open countryside and with amazing views. Potential to update or extend subject to planning. No onward chain.

4 Bedroom Detached, Aldbourne £550,000.00

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:41:53 GMT

A new 4 bedroom detached property with 4 bath/shower rooms. The property is situated towards the end of a popular road in Aldbourne and has an excellent specification including underfloor heating downstairs, fitted appliances and electric car charging point.

4 Bedroom Detached Bungalow, Manton £450,000.00

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 03:05:55 GMT

A substantial detached bungalow with large private garden in an elevated position in the centre of Manton. The property offers flexible accommodation with potential to update and possibly extend further subject to permissions.

4 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Ramsbury £500,000.00

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 02:08:01 GMT

A well presented 4 bedroom family house in a tucked away location in this sought after village, offering spacious accommodation and the most wonderful views. The property is located within a few minutes walk of the primary and pre school, shops, village hall and public house.

1 Bedroom Apartment, Marlborough £100,000.00

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:43:52 GMT

One bedroom first floor retirement apartment, located within a short distance of the centre of the highly sought after and historic town of Marlborough. This very active development is well-served with a guest suite, laundry room, residents lounge and kitchenette.

3 Bedroom End Terrace, Marlborough £600,000.00

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:53:38 GMT

1930`s extended end of terrace property that has been extended and improved to successfully create a fabulous and spacious period cottage that combines character features with modern living.

3 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Lockeridge £525,000.00

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 02:39:25 GMT

Well proportioned, extended and improved 3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow with superb rear views across paddocks and West Woods is located within this pretty and highly regarded village.

3 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Collingbourne Ducis £300,000.00

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:05:01 GMT

A very well presented 3 bedroom home in a tucked away location with private parking for 2 vehicles and a south facing garden.The property is beautifully presented and has been upgraded by the current owners including the installation of an air source heat pump heating system.

3 Bedroom Detached, Marlborough £450,000.00

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:37:19 GMT

Occupying a corner plot in a no through road on the hugely popular College Fields, this attractive 3 bedroom detached home is located within just a mile of the town centre and leisure centre. The property is also within the catchment for Preshute primary and St John`s secondary schools.

3 Bedroom Terrace, Great Bedwyn £499,000.00

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 01:35:18 GMT

A recently renovated Grade II Listed character house located in a quiet lane close to the centre of the village. The property benefits from a large rear garden with a summerhouse offering work from home or further entertaining space.

3 Bedroom End Terrace, Aldbourne £350,000.00

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:17:34 GMT

Tastefully presented 3 bedroom end terrace property in this wonderful village. The property has been designed to allow lots of natural light and enjoys far reaching views across village roof tops towards countryside beyond.

1 Bedroom Flat, Marlborough £750.00

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:37:59 GMT

A quiet ground floor apartment, with a private entrance via the secluded garden

2 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Ramsbury £340,000.00

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:27:33 GMT

Beautifully presented extended semi-detached property within this outstanding and picturesque Wiltshire village. The property has beautiful views to the rear across private farmland.

3 Bedroom Detached, Marlborough £450,000.00

Thu, 01 May 2025 02:07:23 GMT

A modern detached house at the end of a no through road and offering great potential for updating and possible further extension, subject to submitting and obtaining necessary planning permissions.

4 Bedroom Detached, Marlborough £2,500.00

Tue, 06 May 2025 04:44:22 GMT

4 Bedroom Chalet Bungalow in quite no through road within walking distance of Marlborough.

3 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Ogbourne St Andrew £395,000.00

Tue, 13 May 2025 06:30:21 GMT

An extended period semi-detached home with a fabulous SE facing garden and lapsed permission to extend the accommodation further. The property is located within easy reach of Marlborough and J15 of M4.

2 Bedroom Detached, Beedon £465,000.00

Fri, 16 May 2025 09:16:27 GMT

A one off and individual, detached 2 bedroom plus bonus room home in a non estate location offering good Eco credentials and views to the rear over fields. The property occupies a lovely position in this popular village within catchment for Downs School, Compton.

1 Bedroom Flat, Marlborough £130,000.00

Fri, 16 May 2025 04:41:50 GMT

An outstanding first floor apartment for residents aged 60 plus located within a short distance of Marlborough High Street. The property includes a modern kitchen and shower room and has access to communal facilities including riverside gardens.

3 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Milton Lilbourne £450,000.00

Fri, 23 May 2025 01:47:48 GMT

Beautifully presented semi-detached modern built 2014 thatched cottage that combines modern living with character features. The property is located in a pretty and highly desirable village within a short distance of Pewsey with its many shops and amenities as well as a rail link to London Paddington

5 Bedroom Detached, Marlborough £3,250.00

Tue, 27 May 2025 12:17:59 GMT

Large 5 Bedroom property in a quiet road just few minutes walk to the High Street

2 Bedroom End Terrace, Marlborough £250,000.00

Wed, 28 May 2025 04:24:07 GMT

A Grade II Listed end terrace house offering great character accommodation over three floors. The property is located moments from Marlborough High Street and benefits from a lovely garden to the rear.

4 Bedroom Detached, Great Bedwyn £1,150,000.00

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:24:29 GMT

An individual character family house in an elevated and private position within easy reach of facilities in the popular village of Great Bedwyn. The property benefits from a plot of approximately 0.3 acres with driveway parking and garage/car port.

3 Bedroom Detached, Pewsey £350,000.00

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:03:46 GMT

A unique detached home offering stylish accommodation in a very private and central location in the popular village of Pewsey. The property benefits from Eco credentials that were ahead of its time together with a beautiful private garden and off road parking.

5 Bedroom Detached, Great Bedwyn £800,000.00

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:12:56 GMT

Beautifully kept detached 5 bedroom family home with a lovely south east facing garden and views over fields to the front. The property is located in a quiet position within easy reach of village facilities and to local countryside walks.

1 Bedroom Apartment, Marlborough £295,000.00

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:33:28 GMT

Unique opportunity to purchase a 2nd floor one-bedroom over 60`s apartment with south facing aspect overlooking the bowling green. Pets welcome. Exclusive on-site amenities which include a thriving owners` lounge, guest suite and beautifully landscaped gardens.

4 Bedroom End Terrace, West Overton £455,000.00

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:46:11 GMT

A four bedroom extended property in a quiet location within this pretty village. The property feels warm and welcoming and offers spacious accommodation, including 2 large reception rooms and large master bedroom. Pretty wrap-around private gardens.

3 Bedroom Detached Bungalow, Eastbury £675,000.00

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:14:45 GMT

Outstanding detached bungalow that has undergone a programme of improvements including re modelling the impressive kitchen/breakfast room, new bathrooms and landscaping the garden.The property now offers light, well planned living accommodation and is offered for sale with NO CHAIN.

5 Bedroom Detached, Aldbourne £800,000.00

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 01:57:43 GMT

An extended and superbly presented detached property catering to open plan living with spacious and flowing entertaining space coupled with generous bedrooms and an attached one bedroom annex. The property occupies an excellent position within the popular village of Aldbourne.

3 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Marlborough £275,000.00

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 02:42:46 GMT

Semi-detached home situated in a popular road with a pleasant rear outlook and within walking distance of local schools and the town centre. The property offers light rooms but requires updating although recently had a new bathroom suite fitted. Potential for extending, subject planning permission.

3 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Marlborough £375,000.00

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:40:48 GMT

An attractive and tastefully presented three bedroom home built by well respected builders Crest Nicholson and situated on their successful St. Johns Park development. This attractive property offers well-designed, light and airy living space.

5 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Aldbourne £425,000.00

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:41:21 GMT

A 5 bedroom semi detached house towards the end of this popular no through road. The property would benefit from updating and is located within easy reach of the centre of this sought after village.

3 Bedroom Terrace, Aldbourne £395,000.00

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:05:43 GMT

A modern semi-detached house offering well presented accommodation in a no through lane in the sought after village of Aldbourne. The property offers a generous kitchen/dining room, a large garden with an open outlook and parking to the front.

2 Bedroom Flat, Marlborough £175,000.00

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 01:16:30 GMT

A larger than average ground floor two bedroom over 60`s apartment located within a short distance of the centre of the historic market town of Marlborough. This popular development is well-served with a guest suite, laundry room, residents lounge and kitchenette.

2 Bedroom Terrace, Marlborough £279,000.00

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:13:42 GMT

A charming Grade II Listed south facing character cottage in a private location within an exclusive development. The property is a short walk from Marlborough High Street and benefits from two bedrooms, shared gardens and private parking. No onward chain.

3 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Marlborough £370,000.00

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:17:04 GMT

A well presented semi detached home with a spacious kitchen/breakfast room and three reception rooms. The property benefits from a lovely outlook and a garage and easy access in to town and countryside.

3 Bedroom Detached, Prospect £535,000.00

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:51:18 GMT

A spacious individual detached property offering a versatile layout, excellent reception rooms and a lovely south facing garden. The property is situated in a hamlet between Pewsey and Marlborough offering easy access to both centres and to local countryside.

1 Bedroom Flat, Marlborough £900.00

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:51:14 GMT

A spacious 1/2 bedroom apartment in a period building benefiting from private parking and within easy access of Marlborough town centre.

3 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Aldbourne £450,000.00

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:40:37 GMT

A modern semi-detached character house offering well proportioned accommodation in a no through road in the sought after village of Aldbourne. The property benefits from an edge of village location with a garage and parking to the front. No onward chain.

3 Bedroom Flat, Marlborough £595,000.00

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:21:32 GMT

A large first floor apartment in a quiet and convenient location within this hugely popular over 55`s development. The property offers 2/3 bedrooms and a garage and is within is a short walk of Marlborough town centre.

4 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Baydon £450,000.00

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:06:38 GMT

Beautifully presented extended semi-detached family home offering light and spacious accommodation. The property is located in a popular residential area and is within St Johns School catchment area. Internal viewing is highly recommended.

2 Bedroom Detached Bungalow, Aldbourne £375,000.00

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 02:47:24 GMT

An extended detached bungalow occupying a generous plot and with ample parking. The property benefits from pretty front and rear gardens and is situated within the popular village of Aldbourne.

2 Bedroom Terrace, Marlborough £320,000.00

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:26:27 GMT

A character terraced home over three storeys offering spacious accommodation within the conservation area at the end of Marlborough High Street. The property offers two double bedrooms and a large kitchen/breakfast room with direct access to a southerly facing rear garden.

4 Bedroom Detached, Collingbourne Ducis £650,000.00

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:57:41 GMT

A character period detached house renovated and modernised by the current owners and offering lovely proportions throughout. The property occupies the most glorious large private garden and is located off a small road in this pretty village with easy access to local facilities.

4 Bedroom Detached, Great Bedwyn £575,000.00

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:34:09 GMT

Beautifully kept detached 4 bedroom family house with a lovely garden and views over fields from the rear bedrooms. The property is located in a quiet position within easy reach of village facilities and local countryside walks.

2 Bedroom Flat, Marlborough £375,000.00

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:03:03 GMT

Beautifully appointed first floor over 60`s apartment offering 2 bedrooms wihin this highly regarded development close to Marlborough High Street.

4 Bedroom Detached, Marlborough £1,800.00

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:13:02 GMT

A lovely detached family house situated within the much admired village of Manton

2 Bedroom Terrace, Aldbourne £450,000.00

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:44:53 GMT

An extended Grade II Listed character house with an excellent live in kitchen/dining room with bi-folding doors to the garden. This beautifully presented property benefits from a lovely location, parking and a garage, and occupies an excellent position within the popular village of Aldbourne.

3 Bedroom Terrace, Great Bedwyn £450,000.00

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:03:19 GMT

A lovely character house offering three bedroomed accommodation of good proportions in the High Street of Great Bedwyn. The property benefits from an excellent kitchen/dining room overlooking a south east facing garden. No onward chain.

3 Bedroom End Terrace, Marlborough £1,850.00

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 02:38:38 GMT

Centrally located Grade 2 Listed town house

4 Bedroom Detached, Burbage £570,000.00

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:58:47 GMT

Beautiful family home in the heart of this popular village. Offering a stylish interior with practical family living, the property boasts a superb kitchen/dining room, along with bright and spacious accommodation and a west-facing garden. Located within reach of local amenities and open countryside.

1 Bedroom Semi-Detached Bungalow, Pewsey £180,000.00

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 02:20:14 GMT

A semi detached one bedroom bungalow close to the centre of the popular village of Pewsey. The property benefits from high ceilings and plenty of fitted storage and has a good sized garden and a brick built store. No onward chain.

1 Bedroom Detached, Lambourn £750.00

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:20:42 GMT

This is a lovely light property with it`s own front door and is located within the garden of the family house.

4 Bedroom Detached, Aldbourne £585,000.00

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:39:19 GMT

3 Bedroom Town House, Marlborough £750,000.00

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:09:21 GMT

An individual attached character house providing quality accommodation with 3 bedrooms and 3 bath/shower rooms and a large garage for parking. The property is in a tucked away location a short walk from Marlborough High Street and has private front and rear cottage style gardens.

3 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Great Bedwyn £450,000.00

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 02:22:03 GMT

Modernised three bedroom semi-detached home in an enviable position overlooking playing fields in the centre of this well loved village. The property is within easy walking distance of most village amenities, Great Bedwyn primary school (rated outstanding) and rail station.

3 Bedroom Terrace, Aldbourne £395,000.00

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:14:32 GMT

A beautifully presented three bedroom character home offering modern fittings throughout and located close to the centre of the popular village of Aldbourne.

3 Bedroom Detached, Marlborough £460,000.00

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:50:23 GMT

SOLD STC. A detached three bedroom home occupying a corner position on the College Fields development on the western edge of Marlborough. The property is within catchment for Preshute primary school and St. John`s secondary. No onward chain.

1 Bedroom Apartment, Marlborough £225,000.00

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:15:20 GMT

A stunning ground floor 1 bedroom over 60`s apartment. No onward chain.

2 Bedroom Terrace, Marlborough £1,500.00

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 02:19:33 GMT

A well presented two bedroom cottage in a quiet location within walking distance of Marlborough High Street.

4 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Marlborough £2,900.00

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:59:32 GMT

A substantial 4 bedroom house beautifully presented with high ceilings and large windows, ensuring the interiors are flooded with natural light and the views from the first floor across the town and toward Savernake Forest are spectacular.

4 Bedroom Detached, Burbage £375,000.00

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:14:41 GMT

A substantial detached 4 bedroom, 2 bath/shower room family home in a quiet road within this thriving and well-served village. The property offers excellent reception and entertaining spaces, plenty of parking and a generous size rear garden. FOR SALE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN

2 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Marlborough £269,950.00

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 01:50:24 GMT

End terrace two bedroom home offering good room sizes and potential to update and possibly extend (subject to planning). The property is situated at the end of a quiet close on the edge of Marlborough. No onward chain.

6 Bedroom Detached, Burbage £750,000.00

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:52:28 GMT

A rare opportunity to renovate and update an unlisted detached character house with annex and substantial outbuildings. The property occupies a lovely large plot of approximately 0.68 acres within the conservation area of the village of Burbage with views over fields to the rear.

3 Bedroom Detached, Marlborough £1,800.00

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:38:33 GMT

A lovely detached three bedroom house in the centre of Marlborough.

2 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Burbage £595,000.00

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:22:28 GMT

Pretty Grade II Listed thatch period cottage of great charm and character in a High Street location, within this thriving and well-loved village. The property has versatile accommodation over two floors, with a study/3rd bedroom on the ground floor that adjoins a superb wet-room.

3 Bedroom Detached Bungalow, Marlborough £1,400.00

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:49:36 GMT

A detached Bungalow within walking distance to Marlborough (more photos next week)

4 Bedroom Detached, Ramsbury £825,000.00

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:22:17 GMT

A detached four bedroomed character house offering extended and modernised accommodation throughout showing great attention to detail. The property benefits from a large garden to the rear. For sale with no onward chain.

2 Bedroom Terrace, Marlborough £299,000.00

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:59:30 GMT

Mid terrace two bedroom home offering very spacious accommodation including a west facing kitchen/dining room, two double bedrooms and a large first floor bathroom with separate shower.

4 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Newbury £1,950.00

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:41:51 GMT

3 Story End Terrace Town House in a quiet cul-de-sac just off Racecourse Road

4 Bedroom Detached, Burbage £525,000.00

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:04:34 GMT

A detached modern 4 bedroom, 2 bath/shower room family home in a quiet road within this thriving and well-served village. The property offers beautifully presented reception rooms, plenty of parking and a west facing rear garden.

4 Bedroom Detached, Pewsey £750,000.00

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:06:10 GMT

Thoughtfully extended detached home in this leafy and quiet private location within this well served village.This spacious property offers plenty of flexible family sized accommodation and benefits from a wonderful well appointed kitchen/dining room and a truly fantastic detached garage/hobby room.

3 Bedroom Detached, Marlborough £625,000.00

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:29:23 GMT

An extended and well cared for 3 bedroom home located moments from Marlborough High Street in a popular and quiet no through road. The property benefits from parking, a large garage and a larger than average private garden.

4 Bedroom Detached, Ramsbury £895,000.00

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:13:05 GMT

An outstanding, extended and immaculately presented chalet style detached family home with accommodation that offers spacious and flexible use.
The property has many features, but in particular a beautiful south facing landscaped rear garden.

3 Bedroom Link-Detached, Pewsey £599,000.00

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:03:51 GMT

A charming and beautifully kept Grade II Listed character home in a wonderful quiet position close to the centre of Pewsey. The property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms with a southerly aspect over delightful gardens.

3 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Milton Lilbourne £495,000.00

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:18:16 GMT

Stylishly modernised semi-detached property located in a small cul-de sac on the fringe of this beautiful village.The property is within a short distance of Pewsey with its many shops and amenities and rail link to London Paddington.

4 Bedroom Detached, Marlborough £600,000.00

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:55:25 GMT

A modern detached 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom property in a private position within 0.7 miles of Marlborough High Street.

4 Bedroom Detached Bungalow, Eastbury £795,000.00

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:22:57 GMT

A very special detached bungalow presented in stylish contemporary order throughout and located in this fashionable downland village in an area known as The Valley of The Racehorse. This fabulous property offers spacious, light and airy accommodation with potential to improve further subject to pp.

1 Bedroom Apartment, Marlborough £310,000.00

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:20:46 GMT

A spacious ground floor 1 bedroom over 60`s apartment within an exclusive development close to the centre of Marlborough.

1 Bedroom Apartment, Marlborough £2,000.00

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:32:19 GMT

A spacious ground floor 1 bedroom over 60`s apartment within an exclusive development close to the centre of Marlborough.

1 Bedroom Apartment, Marlborough £108,000.00

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:44 GMT

A one bedroom first floor over 60`s apartment built by retirement specialists McCarthy and Stone and located within a short distance of the centre of the highly sought after and historic town of Marlborough. This active development has beautiful communal gardens flanked by the river Kennet.

3 Bedroom Terrace, Marlborough £550,000.00

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:43:25 GMT

A Grade II Listed house offering three bedrooms and beautiful and charming accommodation throughout.The property benefits being in a lovely position in The Parade with easy access to everything Marlborough has to offer.

2 Bedroom Maisonette, Burbage £185,000.00

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:59:48 GMT

A two bedroom first floor maisonette with modern kitchen and bathroom and allocated parking. The property is sited within easy reach of all the local facilities offered by this popular village. NO CHAIN.

3 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Marlborough £660,000.00

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:56:54 GMT

A rarely available period house with high ceilings and beautiful proportions and a detached studio/workshop. The property has been lovingly maintained and offers scope for updating to suit in this popular road close to Marlborough town centre.

2 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Ramsbury £350,000.00

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:35:30 GMT

Well presented 2 bedroom home offering modern accommodation and a lovely southerly facing garden. Located in a popular no through road location within this sought after village the property is within a few minutes walk of the primary and pre school, shops, village hall pub and local tennis club.

4 Bedroom Detached, Hinton Parva £895,000.00

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:50:26 GMT

A charming detached four bedroom character house in a lovely village setting. This special home also has the benefit of a substantial detached barn offering additional accommodation or office space.

3 Bedroom Detached Bungalow, Burbage £550,000.00

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:19:07 GMT

A stylishly refurbished and well proportioned detached bungalow in a no through road within this popular village to the south of Marlborough. The property sits in a generous plot of approximately a quarter of an acre and the wonderful garden enjoys a southerly facing aspect.

4 Bedroom Detached, Bourton £600,000.00

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:23:57 GMT

Fantastic detached four bedroom home (1984 square feet) in a quiet and convenient position in the popular village of Bourton. The property has spacious well-proportioned accommodation throughout and pretty low maintenance front and rear gardens. No onward chain.

4 Bedroom Detached, Winterbourne Monkton £825,000.00

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:02:49 GMT

An impressive, versatile and much improved family home with over 2500 square feet of space and with a generous wrap around garden. The property is also within catchment for St John`s School, Marlborough. There is a free bus service from the village to St John`s and Broad Hinton primary school.

4 Bedroom Semi-Detached, Marlborough £460,000.00

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:45:00 GMT

A beautifully presented four bedroom semi-detached home offering well-proportioned accommodation over two floors. This popular development built by Crest Nicolson offers easy access to the A4 and is close to Savernake forest and open countryside.

First Impressions Matter

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT

We often say that first impressions matter. Whether it`s reading the cover of a book, preparing for a job interview, meeting someone for the first time or even just selling a second hand item, we want to create a good impression. We clean and polish, have a wash and brush-up or put on smart clothes. We want do our best to sell ‘it`, or us. However, when it comes to creating a good first impression when selling our house, we can sometimes benefit from a friendly reminder .

Living in our houses on a day-to-day basis we can sometimes not notice something that is obvious to others looking at the property for the first time. I firmly believe that part of our role as professional advisors is to assist clients in presenting their properties at their best, whether it is a simple clearing of leaves, or a more drastic measure like painting or even replacing the front door. Ultimately, these small things can result in more viewings, better feedback and quicker or better offers.

If you are thinking about selling, stand back and have a look at the front door or the drive. Could it do with a proper clean and some TLC ? Is it worth painting or even replacing? In our opinion, it is an exercise worth taking the trouble over in order create that vital good first impression. If you would like a more detailed opinion on any work that may need doing, together with an up to date idea of your homes price, please do call us. We would be delighted to visit you and offer our assistance with no obligation.

The Market - January 2017

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT

JANUARY 2017

Here`s our brief view on the property market to date:

Even after just a couple of weeks trading so far this year, it`s been a steady start with a number of sales agreed, although so far very few new properties have come to the market.

From looking at the web portals, we can see that sales are being agreed fairly frequently with the noticeably `hot` part of the market being between in the lower price ranges for the area at between £200,000-£400,000.

So far, potential buyers that we are registering are optimistic about the year ahead in terms of the wider economy and the likelihood that money will remain historically cheap to borrow, at least for the time being.

Speaking to surveyors, solicitors and mortgage brokers they also appear cautiously upbeat and are reporting average amounts of new business for January. We look forward to an exciting year ahead and would love to help you move on to your next property. Please do call if we can be of assistance.

Market Update - October 2017

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT

23 June 2016 was an historic day. This was the day the nation`s electorate voted for the UK to leave the EU.

Inevitably, this caused concern, confusion (and hope) in some quarters, not only within the housing market, but throughout all business in the UK.

At Brearley & Rich, the days, weeks and months that followed produced nothing particularly earth-shattering in terms of any post-vote fall out. In relative terms it was a very soft landing. Enquiries, viewings and sales were steady. The aftermath of the referendum was nothing compared to the tail end of 2007. The banking crisis of 2007/2008 and the subsequent tightening of lending criteria by banks and building societies subdued and re shaped the housing market, although in the last two or three years we have felt a loosening grip and a more fluid mortgage market returning.

Fast forward fifteen months or so and where are we now? In our opinion, the market is slightly less bullish than it was at the beginning of this year and activity has slowed. There are markedly fewer properties coming to market and also fewer buyers registering than earlier in the year. Property in this affluent area of the M4 corridor is clearly very expensive. Prices have risen considerably above the heights of 2007/2008, but salaries in general do not appear to have kept close to this pace. House buying affordability is a long-standing, generational and nationwide problem. First-time buyers in particular are a rare find. Downsizing has also become a common theme for the last few years: not simply among the retirement sector as one might reasonably expect but rather from anyone who wishes to free up equity in their existing home. Otherwise, activity is mainly from those with sufficiently large enough amounts of equity in their existing property to enable them to move up the property ladder.
Rumours that the the Bank of England will soon vote for a gradual rise in the base rate from 0.25%-0.5% have been widely reported recently, as has the news that major lenders have been putting up their fixed rate mortgages.

Is it a good time to buy? I`m afraid we can`t sensibly answer that question, not least as the question comes with so many variables that are unique to each buyer. We feel that the market is certainly not in "free fall" or "broken": however, there is a sense that it is pausing to catch its breath.

Extending v Selling

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT

Not many people move house for the fun of it. Why would they when the cost of moving is high and the experience itself can be stressful. Unless there is a genuine reason to move – such as a job offer, to release equity or simply bursting at the seams – the spiralling cost of moving home means that taking the plunge and actually doing it takes a bit of thinking about.

Let`s take the latter reason for a possible move. Your house is full to the rafters and you desperately need more space. However, there is a very understandable and basic emotion gnawing away at you. You love where you live. You love the house, the neighbourhood, in fact everything – it`s why you bought the house in the first place.

So instead of moving, you decide to stay where you are and plan to make your current proeprty bigger by going in to the roof space, or building a ground floor single-storey, or a bigger two-storey extension. Where to start?

A loft conversion, providing it`s not going to create too pinched a room and does not leave the house ‘top heavy`, is sometimes a great option. Extending outward is rather different. Among all the design-led decisions, you might want to consider one other thing: much as you like the house, even after extending it are you planning to live there for ever? If you aren`t, extending the house to suit your current needs may look like a good idea now but might not prove to be so smart when you come to sell.

One of the most important aspects of extending is whether or not the addition will enhance and balance, rather than over-develop, the site as a whole. Several times we have seen houses that were originally perfectly proportionate to the plot on which they were built but which have since expanded, spoiling the look as well as taking up too much surrounding space.

Extending is a fine idea to explore and to cost, but it is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It also can be one that you might find is more expensive for you in the long run.

For a no-obligation appointment to advise you before extending or improving your home, or if you are simply curious to know what your home might be worth in the current market, please call us, we would be delighted to come and see you to offer advice on current and future prices if you do extend, together with advice on what the market may be looking for so that you can make the most of the extension you plan to do. We look forward to being of assistance.

Market Update Late Summer 2018

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT

I guess for those of us that have the summer of 1976 etched in our memory, the summer of 2018 will be similarly remembered. The days are long, the gardens are parched and scorched to the point of dust and you can actually plan outdoor activities with some degree of certainty and not be glued to the Met Office website. But what about the housing market in this area at present? Well, it is fair to say that the World Cup year, the very hot weather and the school holidays have combined to slow the market for a few weeks. The question now is how the autumn housing market is likely to shape up.

With another small increase in the Bank of England base rate (now 0.75%), confidence is perhaps not as high as it has been. Couple this with the continued fog that hangs over Brexit negotiations then it is understandable that the current pool of buyers is considerably smaller compared to previous years.

I use the analogy that we are rather like sheep in this country; if one person sucks air in through their teeth and says `I`m not moving for now` then more often than not we prefer to take their lead and stay put, waiting for something to happen that means it`s now ‘safe` to move. Is there really ever a good time to buy and sell?

With the present market as it is, as agents we also find ourselves advising sellers to be bold and to market their property first and try and secure a buyer and then look for a property second. The other way round can cause stress, frustration and heartache, particularly when they have spent so much time and energy finding a property, all the time thinking they can sell their own house at the click of their fingers. If only it were that easy.

One upside to the current market – of which there are several – is that the sellers that are on the market at present are serious. There is no messing about in this market; it is too expensive to move just for the fun of it. Most sellers are keen to negotiate and are willing to do a deal and this has to be good news. OK, so none of us no what`s round the corner – as John Lennon famously said, `Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans,` – but if you are planning to put down roots for say a 5-10 + year period, the market is generally pretty much cyclical and prices tend to go up and not down. Do you want to wait for the gap to grow? If you were selling and downsizing then, yes, but if you`re hoping to go up the ladder I would suggest no and therefore perhaps there have been worse times to consider buying.

Our advice is to plan ahead and do all boring, but ultimately necessary financial and budgeting leg-work now. There are some excellent mortgage advisers in this area and we are always very happy to recommend one.

Choosing an agent? Why the agent should conduct the viewing.

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Here is a by no means exhaustive list of the reasons why your chosen agent should conduct the first viewing.

1) That`s what we`re paid to do.

2) Owners that do the viewings can be entirely forgiven for thinking they have `sold` their house after almost every viewing.Think about the awful meal in the restaurant. The waiter/waitress appears to ask how your meal is and you reply how "delicious it is". We`ve all been there...

3) The agent should recognise a buying signal when they hear it. E.g. When a viewer says "we really do like it, but"....

What the viewer could be mean is "actually we really do like it, but not at this price, or with the layout as it is, structural issue etc".

4) We obtain further important information about the buyer and their needs and can also qualify their ability to proceed, finances, etc.

5) We can give the honest feedback to the owners in real time, straight after the viewing and without them being on tenterhooks waiting for it.

6) Sometimes the viewer wants to offer there and then, which means possibly agreeing a quick sale and the viewer is not then lost to another property.

7) Security and peace of mind, particularly if the owner is on their is on their own, but wants to do the viewing themselves - the agent should still be in attendance. 99% of the time we deal with genuine people and there will never be a problem on a viewing.

The second viewing is different and having the owner around to answer questions is sometimes necessary and helps a buyer understand what living in the house and area is like.

At Brearley and Rich we aim to carry out all viewings where possible and will provide feedback to our clients immediately. If you would like to discuss our service please call us.

London Marathon 2019

Thu, 09 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Sunday 28th April 2019 will live long in the memory.

I am very pleased to say that I completed the course in 4hr 24m 20s. It was pretty brutal, but equally it was awesome. The noise and support from the thousands and thousands of spectators that lined the streets of London was spine-tingling. I am humbled by the support that has been given to me, but more importantly by the great work that is carried out by the charity Leukaemia Care.

In Mandy`s memory we have raised over £4,700 - with donations still coming in. I am truly grateful and touched by all those that have supported me. THANK YOU!

What`s happening in the local market

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT

What`s happening in the local market?

Prices appear to be more or less the same as they were at the start of the year. However, stock levels are still low in most areas (particularly the range of £300,000-£600,000) and the number of viewings is also still at a low level. The Internet, which can showcase a property with every possible stat, angle and view, also has its drawbacks and can have the opposite effect by having too much information on offer, which can then deter viewings.

In the estate agency industry, it is a recognised statistic that one in three agreed sales fall by the wayside for one reason or another. However, I think it might now be closer to one in five, which may also be an indication of how seriously buyers take buying a home. They are more considered and in my opinion are far more likely to buy with their heads than their hearts these days, not least as the cost of a physical move is a huge consideration.

Like many others I have tried really hard to ignore the extraordinary Westminster bubble and instead have concentrated on the wonderful summer of sport that we have enjoyed. Unfortunately though, with the plethora of media outlets (good and bad) and the 24/7 coverage that is the modern world, it simply can`t be ignored. When the date for Brexit was pushed back to October 31, this curiously prompted a more upbeat mood within the market; a sense that buyers and sellers alike were collectively throwing up their hands and sighing as if to say `we`re fed up with this and we want to get on with our plans to move`. As I write this, the main political parties are preparing for conference season.

The pantomime season is also not far away and it seems likely that Westminster`s production this year could well see an extended run, one way or another….

With the above in mind – and given that the property market is cyclical and that bricks and mortar is considered a fair investment – sellers and buyers generally appear to be philosophical and are prepared to enter negotiations in the hope of finding a sensibly priced onwards property. For the right place they are prepared to do a deal, then hunker down and ride out the current political drama.

COVID-19 BREARLEY & RICH - UPDATE

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT

BREARLEY & RICH
COVID-19 - Update

As events continue to move quickly in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak, and advice from the government is updated regularly I wanted to outline the current precautions we are taking as a business to safeguard our clients, buyers and suppliers and to prepare for any future disruption.
As of March 17, we remain open while taking every reasonable precaution against spreading the virus and to that end we have adopted the following six point plan:

1. ALL applicants that register to view a property will be asked to confirm if they have any symptoms or have come in to contact with anyone that has contracted coronavirus.

2. Should a viewing be arranged, all viewers will be respectfully asked not to touch anything while on the premises.

(Handwashing at the property is a good idea before viewing. Please bring your own soap and paper towels/kitchen roll for hand drying and a bag for disposing).

3. In order to reduce unnecessary contact, we recommended that property owners are not present during viewings. If this is not possible we advise owners to wait in the garden for the duration of the viewing.

4. Should any member of Brearley & Rich staff show symptoms, the office on London Road will be closed until further notice (at least seven days) and we will adopt a work from home policy.
Please note, should we close the office please continue to contact us on 01672 514820 and sales@brearleyandrich.co.uk

5. In the event we are physically unable to attend a viewing it may be possible for property owners to conduct viewings at their own risk. This will be handled on a case by case basis in consultation with owners.

6. We respectfully ask that if you have an appointment to view one of our properties and a member of your family or friends, work colleagues etc is showing signs of coronavirus, you contact us and we will suspend viewings.

As part of our daily work we are regularly out and about. While government guidelines allow this, if you, an elderly neighbour or anyone who needs help is stuck or unsure about venturing out and requires help with shopping or collecting anything, be it a prescription or food supplies etc, please do not hesitate to ask for help and we will be pleased to help wherever possible.

Many thanks and keep safe.

Jonathan and the team at Brearley & Rich

Covid - 19 Update and Viewing Policy

Wed, 20 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT

While many within the property industry are allowed back to work, we do appreciate and feel for all those that are still not allowed to work and are worried about their business or their job.

We also understand that not everyone will agree with the government`s decision to allow us back to work and therefore we might not be able to accommodate viewings on all of our properties at the present time.

We must continue to protect the vulnerable and the NHS and work within the parameters.

COVID – 19 BREARLEY & RICH VIEWING PROCEDURE POLICY

1. VIEWINGS WILL BE A MAXIMUM OF 15 MINUTES DURATION.

2. WHERE POSSIBLE ALL VIEWERS ARE ASKED TO BRING THEIR OWN PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND MASKS AND HAND SANITISER. SHOE COVERS WILL BE SUPPLIED.

3. VIEWERS WILL NEED TO DECLARE THAT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ANYBODY WITH COVID-19 OR ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING:

• High temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)

• New, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)

• Loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you`ve noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal

4. TOUCHING SURFACES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

5. ONLY 1 VIEWING PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE PROPERTY AT ANY ONE TIME.

Autumn market update

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In any normal year, we would expect August to have been quieter as people are away on holiday, but this is no normal year. August continued to be busy and September has got busier still, with immediate interest in most new houses we have advertised.

As has been widely reported in the press, there are still buyers registering that are looking to move to a more rural location, with work from home space becoming more important, while connections to the road or rail network are still important even if the commute is only for 3-4 days a week.

The stamp duty holiday up to £500,000 has also galvanised much of the market with buyers and sellers alike keen to benefit from this saving.

We are actively looking for more properties of all sizes - if you are thinking of a sale please do contact us as soon as possible for an up to date market appraisal and expert independent advice.

Property shown; 12 The Square, Aldbourne, currently for sale with Brearley and Rich.

Focus on Aldbourne

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Part of our role at Brearley and Rich is to assist buyers in selecting the right location for their new home. We are extremely lucky to have a number of excellent villages around Marlborough, many of which still retain their local facilities and a great community and as such they remain ever popular with buyers of all ages. As part of a new feature we plan to include some details of some of these villages which we hope will be of assistance - if you would like your village featured next, please do let us know.

One of these popular villages in our area is Aldbourne where we currently have two properties for sale. This pretty village has a square with a pond and a large village green in front of the church. Within the village there is an excellent post office with cafe, a great Co-Op, two good pubs, an Ofsted outstanding primary school and some things you might not expect; a library, heritage centre, forge, tea shop, tennis courts/club, pre-school and nursery, to name just a few - there are many others including various clubs and societies. Like most villages Aldbourne has its own website where full details of everything going on can be found.

Houses in villages such as this are always sought after, if you are looking to buy a property around Marlborough, thinking of selling or would just like an update on the price of your home please do give us a call.

Focus on Great Bedwyn

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Continuing our local information series on villages in our area, today we look at Great Bedwyn, just under 7 miles from Marlborough. If you would like your village featured next, please do let us know and tell us what makes it a great place to live.

Great Bedwyn, great village! Widely sought after, this pretty village has a highly regarded primary school and a railway station going in to London Paddington in around an hour. The village also has a post office/shop, community cafe (well worth seeking out), garage, local pub (good food guide 2019) and a doctors surgery. There are numerous clubs including tennis, cricket and croquet.

There is a great mix of properties available from modern family homes, to cute cottages and larger village houses. If you are lucky enough to have some time in the area, a walk through the surrounding countryside such as Savernake Forest or a walk along the canal including a visit to Crofton to see the beam engine is highly recommended - particularly if it is in steam - hopefully starting again in 2021.

Houses in villages offering a great community, local facilities and access to the road and railway network, such as Great Bedwyn are always sought after, if you are looking to buy a property around Marlborough, thinking of selling or would just like an update on the price of your home please do call Brearley and Rich.

Focus on Ogbourne St. George

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Situated just over 3 miles to the North of Marlborough, this charming village has a great primary school, village pub, green with childrens play area and a village hall. Just to the north of the village, there is the Ogbourne Downs Golf Club - a well regarded course, while if you want a walk, cycle or horse ride, the Ridgeway passes through Hallam, just to the south of the village and skirts round to the North of Ogbourne St. George as well.

We have recently agreed two sales in Ogbourne St. George and are seeking more properties to offer, if you are thinking of selling or would just like an update on the price of your home please do call us, we would be delighted to be of assistance.

Photography Matters

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Here at Brearley and Rich we understand that our photos are of huge importance to both buyers and sellers alike. In the age of social media, we realise that we have a very short time in which to catch a buyers eye, encouraging them to look further and want to know more. However, on the other side, we have also heard countless times of photos showing unrealistic expectations of room sizes and even distorting room shapes, ultimately leaving buyers disappointed when they come to view a house. The right photos are therefore essential in showing a property in its best light, but not over promising only to disappoint when the property is viewed in person.

In order to get the best results we often connect our clients with one of our professional photographers, but we also take some photos ourselves so that we can quickly send these to "hot" buyers, or at a moments notice we can visit a property when the sun is out, or at the right time of day.

We also recommend considering how many photos are used online - enough to get a buyers interest, but not too many that they feel they have seen enough - while we can also create video tours to place on line or to email to buyers, we encourage a conversation so that we can tell people about a property and make sure it is right for them before travelling.

If you are looking for a considered personal service with an up to date and fresh approach to marketing, please do call us, we would be delighted to visit you with no obligation.

Photo shown; Kinwardstone, West Grafton.

Market and COVID-19 Update - November 2020

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT

As the second lockdown commences our thoughts are with those around us that are unable to carry on with their businesses as normal - we are lucky in Marlborough to have some great local independent shops, but the overnight change in activity in the High Street is quite stark, we hope that lockdown will end as planned and that normal life will return as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, the housing market continues, buoyed by demand for changes in lifestyle, a wish to move on, or taking advantage of the temporary change in stamp duty. We continue to serve our clients while adhering to government advice and guidance - viewings are typically only being carried out where the viewer has nothing to sell or has their house under offer with a complete chain, the numbers of people attending each viewing are limited, vendors will not be present and all viewers are required to wear masks and not touch anything while visiting.

With new properties continuing to come to the market all the time, sales continue apace with quick results achieved - typically from hot buyers already registered with us. At present we see this continuing at least through November and in to December when the market generally slows as peoples thoughts turn to Christmas. If you are thinking of selling in the near future our advice is still to come to the market as soon as possible.

If you would like up to date advice on your property, your plans and the market, please do call or email us, we would be delighted to assist you and can still offer home visits, or are equally happy to discuss your plans over the phone.

Focus on Burbage

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT

We pride ourselves on our local knowledge at Brearley and Rich, whether directly in relation to the properties we market or more generally in the area we are lucky enough to work in.

Continuing our pieces on the great villages in our area we include some details on Burbage where we currently have two properties for sale. This large village is located six miles south of Marlborough, along a pleasant drive through the edge of Savernake Forest and crossing the Kennet and Avon canal. The village is made up of several parts centred on the High Street and running north up to Stibb Green, while on either side are the areas known as Westcourt and Eastcourt, where the church can be found.

Village facilities include a surgery, primary school, shop and post office and petrol station, again with a further shop. The village also has a cricket club, recreation ground and a very useful builders merchants.

Houses in villages close to Marlborough such as Burbage are always sought after, if you are looking to buy a property in the area, thinking of selling or would just like an update on the price of your home please do give us a call.

Pictured is 1 Westcourt, which we have just launched - a 2/3 bed house, with 2/3 bed annexe, barn and paddock - Guide price £895,000.

February 2021 - the market, the spring market to come and a light at the end of the covid tunnel?

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The market around Marlborough continues at pace, with buyers continuing to register and bids being put forward and agreed. As lockdown continues we are still restricting viewings to proceedable buyers and ensuring safe procedures are followed. We are also working from home where possible and using the office as a hub if necessary between appointments.

As we are lucky enough to be able to continue working, we are also happy to offer assistance to anyone in our local area who may not want to venture out, do contact us if we may be able to help - you don`t have to be a client, if we are passing your door on the way to viewings etc we are happy to pick things up from shops etc and drop them off to help our local community and neighbours.

Some recent trends we have seen include buyers looking for more rural properties with more space around them - a result of covid and the possibilities of working from home? Buyers are also widening their search area as there aren`t enough houses coming to the market to meet demand.

While local searches may prevent buyers agreeing sales now from completing in time for the end of the stamp duty holiday coming to an end on 31 March, there are still a great number of buyers registering to view what we currently have for sale, but also registering to go on our database to make sure they are contacted first for when that elusive property does come up. We consequently have a large mailing list of active and waiting buyers - do contact us if you are thinking of selling - we can carry out market appraisals in person, by looking at plans and details on line or can discuss marketing over the phone to suit your needs.

It is fantastic to hear of the milestones being achieved in the vaccine roll out - a real light at the end of the tunnel, and as the weather warms up too we can hopefully look forward to 2021 and beyond.

Pictured, High Banks in Burbage, a detached bungalow in need of updating. Sale agreed in competition this week after just three weeks on the market.

Market update April 2021

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT

We reported in our February news item that the market "around Marlborough continues at pace". That pace continues and if anything the market has got busier! The extension of the stamp duty holiday to the end of June, with a step down in duty then available to the end of September has renewed peoples efforts to find a property and to beat these deadlines.

While the vaccine rollout is providing a light at the end of the tunnel and the easing of lockdown restrictions is allowing more people out and about, we are still restricting viewings to proceedable buyers and ensuring safe procedures are followed.

Our mailing list of buyers is bigger than ever and they are adapting to the possibility of continuing to work from home and widening their search areas, with some buyers now looking throughout southern England, or within an hour and a half of their normal place of work to give two examples.

We are also seeing a large number of people registering not just to view properties we have but also registering via our website or the portals to make sure that we contact them first as soon as we have a new property - such is the demand for properties at the moment - something that we have not seen so much of since the days of the boom going through 2007.

Pictured is the sitting room and view from Chalkrise on the outskirts of Lambourn - one of several properties we have agreed sales on having taken over after other agents have not managed to find a buyer.

As always if you are thinking of a sale, we would be delighted to discuss our service with you.

Looking for a lifestyle opportunity?

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The market town of Marlborough has a fantastic selection of independent shops and retailers that are well used by locals and visitors alike and we are lucky enough to be able to offer a new buyer a chance to purchase a property which could enable them to join this lifestyle.

2 London Road, has been run successfully for 25 years by the vendors as an evening restaurant and more recently as a daytime café/coffee shop with excellent breakfast and lunchtime trade and also an evening dining club.

The time has now come for the owners to move on and there is now an opportunity for a new owner to take over the reins or develop a venue of their own, whether as a cafe/restaurant or shop premises with space to live above.

Internally, this stunning Grade II Listed building has a warm and friendly atmosphere from the moment you enter. With two windows to the front allowing for plenty of natural light, the ground floor has an open plan seating and bar area that would also easily convert into one or two reception rooms as required. To the rear of this there is an easy to work in kitchen and preparation area with a door to the rear garden. On the first floor there is a cloakroom, a third bedroom or study and a wonderful, light and airy sitting room with exposed timbers. Walking through a beautiful timber door frame leads to a family sized bathroom that has a bath and separate shower and completes the first floor. On the second floor there are two charming double bedrooms, again with exposed beams and timbers and with fitted storage.

The garden is gently terraced and sheltered providing an ideal area for alfresco dining. There are maturing flower and shrub borders and a large and very useful timber building that is suitable for additional storage or perhaps for use as a home office.

This is a rare opportunity in a popular location with plenty of passing trade and other attractions to this part of town such as the soon to open cinema in The Parade which could all make for an exciting lifestyle opportunity in this wonderful market town. The property is available at a guide price of £375,000, please do call us on 01672 514820 for more information or a viewing.

Focus on Ramsbury

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Located just 6 miles east of Marlborough along a pleasant drive through Mildenhall and Axford along the Kennet valley, Ramsbury has always been a desirable village, popular with locals and those from London or even further afield. The High Street provides a lovely mix of houses and cottages with those on the south side benefiting from gardens running down to the river. Beyond The Bell in The Square, Oxford Streeet rises towards The Crown and Anchor and continues the theme of largely period houses and cottages, some benefiting from views over the village to the downs beyond.

The villages popularity is aided by its popular pre school and primary school, village shops and post office and the impressive Holy Cross church. The community is lively, with cricket, football and tennis clubs, to name a few, making this a quintessential English village.

We are currently marketing two properties in the village, a two bedroom bungalow in the High Street available for £299,000, and a three bedroom house in Oxford Street, available at a guide price of £615,000 (shown in picture) - please do call us for further information and viewings.

Market update July 2021 - high demand/lack of supply continues

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Latest statistics issued by home.co.uk in their monthly house price index are mirrored exactly in the market around Marlborough, namely;

The tapering of the Stamp Duty holiday is having no apparent calming effect on the market. In fact, the pace has quickened as buyers feverishly mop up the little sales stock available: Typical Time on Market for unsold property in England and Wales has fallen further to a mere 73 days (the lowest July figure since 2007).

• Asking prices across England and Wales continue to rise overall as demand continues to overwhelm supply, adding another 0.6% since last month, although the annualised average has slipped to 8.0%.

• Monthly supply remains vastly below normal expectations in all regions (-32% compared to
June 2019). The South West is worst hit by scarcity (-44%) while Greater London, in contrast to all
other regions, shows supply is only slightly below expectations (down 4% compared to June 2019).

• The total stock of property for sale in England and Wales has fallen again to a new low of 273,531, 34.6% lower than in June 2020 and 43.4% less than in June 2018.

With the biggest mailing list ever of buyers registered with us, new properties to the market are attracting great interest, but more are required. Bungalows in villages with facilities, properties with work from home space and properties with land/views remain particularly sought after.

Pictured is a town house in Maurice Way, Marlborough, coming soon with a guide price of £400,000.

Burbage and Easton Royal Cricket Club

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT

As a local agent we like to support our community - we are therefore very pleased to be supporting Burbage and Easton Royal Cricket Club again this year - a great club in a lovely location.

Mantonfest

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Becoming a date for the calendar this music festival in Manton, just to the west of Marlborough is taking place this weekend and is not to be missed. We are proud to be sponsoring it this year, with our advert on the inside front cover.

What can we do for you?

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The role of an estate agent is wide and varied, some things we do are to be expected, but we also aim to exceed your expectations in the service we provide. Here are some of the things we can do for you that we have helped clients with in the last 12 months;

1. Communication is key; The estate agency world has been extraordinarily busy over the last year, but that doesn`t stop us picking up the phone or calling in for a chat - whether its to book a survey, a visit with a buyer to see if the furniture fits, or just calling round to see clients to see how they are - we`ve done them all in the last year and its what we love.

2. Finding your next home; Our primary job is selling our clients houses to our mailing lists of buyers. But if we can`t find our clients somewhere to move to then everything can come to a standstill - using our contacts and local knowledge this year we have often called clients to say there is a property coming on that they need to see, even if its not coming on the market with us - we give unbiased and professional advice at all times.

3. Helping the move along smoothly; At Brearley & Rich we`ve all been working locally for more years than we care to remember - we have contacts with surveyors, builders, architects, electricians - you name it - This local knowledge has helped sales proceed quickly and smoothly on more than a couple of occasions this year.

4. House doctors; When we come and see your home for the first time we are looking through the eyes of a potential buyer. If there is a quick fix that we think will help you sell more quickly and for a better price then we will tell you. We will also pass on all feedback after viewings, good or bad, so that any issues can be addressed.

5. Accepting offers; We aim to get you the best offers - but sometimes this isn`t a matter of the highest price. With some long potential chains this year, a slightly lower offer but from someone in a more secure position has shortened the sale process by months. We give you all the details of each buyers positions to help make the right decisions for you.

6. And some other things we have done this year; Helped with a water leak, pumped up a flat tyre, watered the plants, put the bins out/away, collected the post, let multiple trades people in, recommended various places to get a meal/drink. All in a days work!

If you`re looking for an agent to go the extra mile because they take it personally, then please do give us a call.

Pictured is the view from Fuchsia Cottage, Colingbourne Ducis, recently listed with us.

Are we nearly there yet?

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Selling a property is something we do every day, but for most of our clients, they haven`t moved for normally 5 years or more. Here we would like to give some guidance on the likely timescales involved in your move.

How long will it take? This is a question we are often asked - how long will it take to sell? How long is the conveyancing process? When can we expect to be moving? Sometimes we don`t have a crystal ball, but we can give you an idea;

1. How long will my property take to sell? This is probably the biggest question of them all and the answer is that it depends. As a rule of thumb, and in a "normal" market, if a property is on the market for more than 6-8 weeks, there is probably something wrong - this could be the marketing, the photos, the agent, or the price, or a whole number of other things - its our job to find out what. However, this average time can be shorter or longer depending on the market available for that property and the buyers in the market place at the time - sometimes it is a case of waiting for the right buyer to come along and making sure that we don`t miss them.

2. Great - you`ve agreed a sale! now how long? Well if there is a complete chain (everyone connected with your sale has a buyer if they need one and everyone has found somewhere to go to), then it depends on everyone acting as quickly as possible - generally this means surveys and valuations are arranged in good time and that searches are applied for as soon as possible. Local searches, required by solicitors and mortgage lenders, have been taking over 8 weeks in Wiltshire, luckily this time seems to be reducing and some buyers and lenders have also been accepting search indemnity insurance in order to reduce conveyancing times.

3. Nearly there - we`re ready to exchange - when can we complete? Exchange of contracts will only happen when every solicitor in the chain is happy that you can go ahead. Now immediately before exchange a completion day can be set and this date is written in to the contract - this date depends on all parties in the chain being happy with a date proposed and being able to secure removals to physically do the move on the day. The completion day can be the same day as exchange of contracts (rare and normally where there is no chain and the property is empty). It can also be any day after exchange - typically though there is a week or more between the two events, to make sure that money can be available on the day and that people have time to pack.

4. Completion day! When can we get in? On completion day we receive a call from the sellers solicitor to say that the purchase money has been received and we can release the keys to the new owner. Before we do this, we will often call the seller, to make sure that they have completed the removal of their possessions and the new buyers can move in. Meter readings are taken and all the keys are handed over or left at the property. I have had calls from solicitors on completion day soon after 9am to advise we can release the keys, but also on one memorable occassion I can remember having a sale at the top of a long chain and money down the chain being lost in the ether, meaning our sale only had key release at about 5.30 one dark winters evening - luckily this was once in twenty years. A typical completion time is soon after midday and to help everyone along the way we aim to meet the buyer at their new property.

We hope that this guide is of help. Please do get in touch if we can help with any questions on the process involved in buying or selling.

Pictured is the view from Angel Cottage in Burbage.

Marlborough Rugby Club

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Proud to sponsor this local club again this year - located on Marlborough Common just north of the town centre this great club must have one of the best views from a rugby pitch!

New cinema opens in Marlborough!

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Just across the road from the office we have been watching with interest as The Parade Cinema took shape over the last 12 months - we are thrilled that it opened on 18 September and now provides a beautiful new asset to the town. We are also thrilled to be involved via the cinema`s membership programme - if you are considering selling and would like to know the potential benefit to you and the cinema please do call.

From the cinema`s website: This late Georgian building houses a state of the art cinema with 106 seats, 70 in the stalls and 36 in the balcony. It has a fully licensed bar and a café which will serve food and drinks from 09.30am till late. There is additional upstairs seating linked to the balcony which can be used for private parties. Outside there is a substantial, paved garden where food and drink can be served and enjoyed in the fresh air.

If you`re looking to see the latest films, please visit. www.theparadecinema.com

We are sponsors of St Katharine`s Church, Savernake Flower Festival

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

If you are looking for something to do this coming weekend and want to have a fun time supporting a local event, please do head down to St. Katharine`s Church, just south of Savernake Forest, between Marlborough, Great Bedwyn and Burbage.

This is a great family event held in a beautiful church in a wonderful part of the countryside - well worth a trip.

Local market update - what next for property in the Marlborough area?

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Stamp duty holidays have ended, the clocks have gone back, the Christmas adverts are on the television already, so what next for the property market around Marlborough?

Already in November we have been marketing several properties which are either new to the market or that have switched to us from other agents - all of these have gathered a flurry of activity and offers, showing that there are still buyers out there keen to look at new properties, but also that a change in branding, new photos, and a new emphasis in the marketing may make people look again.

Our mailing list of buyers remains at its highest level for 18 months and we are still only conducting viewings for proceedable buyers. These buyers are coming from all parts of the country and even further afield and are looking in all price ranges - from town centre apartments, to country cottages, to family houses in good school catchment, to rural houses with land. Homes in villages with facilities remain particularly sought after, with buyers regularly specifically requesting edge of village locations in Aldbourne, Burbage, Great Bedwyn and Ramsbury.

Post Covid, buyers are often still working from home or commuting 2-3 days a week and as a result are considering much wider search areas than they were 2-3 years ago. An even greater part of our role now is in helping people who have not been to the area before in deciding where is right for them and passing on our local knowledge. Not only are we helping people to make the right choices for them to find their homes, but just as importantly ensuring that there are no second thoughts during the conveyancing process.

While it seems some more properties have come on the market around Marlborough recently, demand still seems to be exceeding supply and we expect this to continue in the short term. We have however also seen some properties reducing in price following unsuccessful marketing campaigns, showing that pricing is still key in achieving a sale.

In short, while interest rates remain low, and demand still exceeds supply, we expect the market to remain busy and for the area to remain extremely popular offering as it does relatively good value in comparison to some of the neighbouring counties.

Now is the time when we start to visit more properties that are planning to come to the market in the New Year - if you are thinking of a sale soon, speak to your local agent this year for advice on how to get the best from your home - while marketing next year may be right, they may already have a buyer for your home registered and who may be prepared to secure your home and offer flexible time scales for you to find your onward move.

Pictured is a house in Woodborough near Pewsey, coming soon at £695,000 - offering south facing gardens, an outbuilding with potential and easy access to local facilities. We are looking forward to showing some potential buyers around very soon.

New Homes News

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to report that we completed today on the final house in a new development of three individual homes in Great Shefford. Built by local developers to a high standard with excellent use of natural materials, under floor heating and air source heat pumps we hope that all of these homes will serve their new owners well for years to come.

If you have a plot of land which might hold potential for development or redevelopment please do call us. We can advise on the likelihood of planning permission and potential sale value of the plot or finished development. We can also put you in touch with local architects, planning consultants and potential developers that could offer the best price or offer joint ventures to make the most of your asset. Please do call us at any time if we might be of assistance with no obligation.

Spring is coming - and we are seeing signs of the traditional spring market coming.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT

While the weather is not yet particularly spring like, we are pleased to report that in the last few weeks we have seen an increasing number of enquiries for us to provide market appraisals in Marlborough, Pewsey and Hungerford and several of the surrounding villages. The majority of these are people who are actively thinking of coming to the market this year, whether they are upsizing, downsizing or moving to a new area. With asking prices in our area up to 10% higher than this time last year, it may be a good time to make the move - particularly if you are thinking of downsizing. According to home.co.uk`s latest research figures released yesterday, the average time for a property to be on the market has now dropped to 87 days (median), 24 days less than in February 2021.

With a "hot" list of over 200 buyers at present we are suggesting to those who are selling to come to the market sooner rather than later as we can arrange some early viewings from some of these buyers. Likewise we would also suggest coming to the open market to reach the widest possible audience - while we have some excellent buyers registered, a new exciting property always attracts more people.

Particularly sought after property types at the moment include:
£300,000 to £450,000 - cottage/period lock up and leave.
£500,000 to £750,000 - detached houses in Marlborough offering parking and access to local schools.
£1m plus - rural with no near neighbours.
and of course as always - projects and plots at all price ranges!

While a great part of our role is assisting those who already live here to move on to the next chapter of their lives, we are also still seeing a high number of people moving west down the M4/A303. The benefit of working from home, great communication routes when needed and excellent countryside on the doorstep will always be a draw.

Pictured is Roanoke in Easton Royal, a well presented 4 bed detached house. Launched last week to our hot buyers first, then on to our website, then to each of the other multi-agent websites in turn - each action produced a number of viewings from proceedable buyers producing a busy and productive week for viewings and offers.

Proud to be supporting Ogbourne Downs Golf Club in 2022.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Very pleased to see our advert feature in the official brochure for this local club - offering some quite spectacular views of the local countryside. Well worth a visit if you are moving to the area and considering becoming a member.

From the clubs website;
Although the course may look hilly when you arrive, don`t worry it isn`t – you walk down those slopes you see from the clubhouse! The course is carefully designed so that the holes meander across the contours giving a gentle and staged journey to the views at the top of the course and then some dramatic holes as you come back down again.

As you stroll these tight green fairways, don`t be surprised to see English hares, pheasant, red kites or deer along the way. The course has an abundance of wildlife and sections of ‘rough` are conservation areas.

The greens are always tidy, fast and well maintained. Oh and although at times they may appear flat, just watch out for those subtle borrows. We offer a selection of tees to start play from – we can match the course length to meet your requirements.

Thinking of a move to the area - reasons to come to Marlborough

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT

We are very lucky to be able to live and work in this wonderful area, but for those thinking of a move here that might not be familiar with Marlborough itself there are some well known and not so well known features of Marlborough that may influence your home search so we set out some here;

Well known features of Marlborough;
1. The wide High Street - filled with a range of independent and national shops - its the image that is most well known and many peoples first thoughts of the town.
2. The town lies within the Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the countryside around the town is quite glorious whatever the weather and whether on foot/bike or car/horse! Add to this the ancient and historic landscape of Savernake Forest, Silbury Hill and Avebury and we are spoilt for opportunities to explore.
3. Excellent communication routes - the town lies on the A4 travelling East/West and on the A346 North South, linking up with the M4 and A303. Access to the railway network is also available at Pewsey, Great Bedwyn and Swindon to name a few local stations so commuter access is relatively easy.
4. Highly regarded schools. Marlborough College, St Johns Academy and numerous excellent primary schools in many of the villages add to the draw to the area.

Less well known features (in no particular order);
1. Priory Gardens, Marlborough - a quiet spot for a picnic just off the High Street.
2. Parking; At first sight, some may think that there are few car parks in Marlborough, but in addition to the High Street and George Lane, The Parade, Hilliers Yard and Hyde Lane all offer further parking, with free on street parking also available in several locations.
3. The Parade Cinema - mentioned already in our news section - a real gem in the town, and a place for a coffee/cake too, or try Krumbz just down the road for a seat by the river.
4. The River Kennet running through the town - glimpses of the river can be seen throughout the town, but the Stonebridge Nature reserve and Coopers Meadow provide wildlife havens.
5. The alleyways and lanes off the High Street. There are many ancient lanes leading off the High Street, many of them give access to some fascinating houses which are therefore within a stones throw of the local shops - Ironmonger Lane, Alma Place, Figgins Lane and Angel Yard are a few to explore. There are plenty of other footpaths in the town too - many of which give a quiet traffic free route into town.
6. St Peters Church - there are churches at either end of the High Street. At the western end St Peters offers a great view over the town if the tower is open.
7. Marlborough Castle and the White Horse- both in the grounds of the college - find them if you can.

Houses within walking distance of the town centre are especially sought after and will often attract a significant premium from buyers from far afield in addition to local buyers who are already in the know.

We hope the above is of assistance and interest - this brief list if by no means exhaustive - if you have any gems of Marlborough to add, then please do let us know.

Summer`s here and the property market is still busy...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT

The school holidays have just started and the UK has just experienced the hottest day ever. Any glance at the news would probably worry most people; ongoing crises around the world, increasing cost of energy and food, mortgage rates going up to name a few.

And what is happening in the local property market? - well normally the start of the children`s school holidays signals a slowing down in the market as buyers and sellers are preoccupied with looking after the family and going on holiday - possibly even abroad now if the airports can handle it!

But despite this, the market in and around Marlborough remains extremely busy. Demand continues to outstrip supply and properties of all types attract immediate interest as soon as we send the details to the mailing list - which in itself remains packed with proceedable buyers keen to secure their next home.

At present we see this demand continuing and still have properties coming to the market for marketing immediately, with three properties launched this week so far all attracting viewings within 24 hours of advertising.

The majority of buyers and sellers we are dealing with are moving for very definite reasons, whether it is downsizing or upsizing, relocating to be closer to family or schools etc. Those buyers requiring mortgages are keen to secure a property quickly to lock in their interest rate before borrowing costs may go higher.

Houses in Marlborough within walking distance of the town and with parking remain particularly sought after, but also houses of all ages in villages with facilities, houses needing work and building plots.

In the longer term do we see this demand carrying on? The short answer is yes - Marlborough and the surrounding villages still offer relative good value for money and easy access to London or other major towns and cities for occasional working from the office if needed - properties reasonably close to Great Bedwyn and Pewsey still command higher prices for this extra accessibility.

If you are thinking of selling and would like an update on the price of your property and advice on marketing, please do call us. Likewise if you are thinking of a move to the area, please do call or pop in - we would be delighted to offer advice and see how we can help you.

Pictured is Sycamores in Marlborough - offering access to the High Street, private parking and potential to update, a sale was recently agreed after competitive bidding in excess of the guide price.

Marlborough market update

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT

What is the first question we are always asked as local Marlborough agents?

"How`s the market?" is probably the first one and at the moment it is often followed with, aren`t prices dropping?, or, when will they start to fall?

The Autumn market locally has certainly been affected by the national and international news and the mini budget/stamp duty changes are still affecting it. I think it would be fair to say that the the market has been delayed by a couple of weeks and that national news has made the autumn market quieter than it has been for the last couple of years - rather than an avalanche of viewings for new houses we are more often now booking a steady stream. New houses coming on the market are still attracting quick interest from keen buyers - 1 Hughes Close, pictured below, is one of those examples, a modern detached house in a great position and needing updating it was brought to the market last week and snapped up by a chain free buyer keen to stop other buyers viewing.

We are however seeing houses that have been on the market for a while reducing in price to try and reach a new audience and often a re-launch with new descriptions and photos can generate that little bit of extra interest to turn the marketing around. Even a minor tweak of a price or a differently angled seasonal photo can encourage that one viewing. Sometimes however, with a unique house it can just be a case of reaching out to all the buyers and just finding the right one.

Is activity dropping off? In Marlborough we have seen a small spike in responses to our online marketing and in person viewings as we have launched new properties in September and October, however it is fair to say that viewers are more discerning and we would suggest that having experienced a very busy market over the last two years, we are perhaps returning to a more "normal" market.

Will prices drop around Marlborough? We are seeing some houses come on to the market that were bought at the height of the pandemic when there were multiple bidders for some properties and although it depends on the house, the location, and the price paid, some of these buyers may have paid over the asking or true price of some of these properties. So if these are coming on to the market again now, the sale price today may be very similar to what was paid a year ago.

However, the above certainly doesn`t mean that prices are dropping. For anyone that bought three years ago or more, if they are coming to the market now their sale price will almost certainly be considerably more than their purchase price.

As always I feel that we are lucky in Marlborough to have many reasons to move to the area. We are on the edge of most peoples potential commutes, with travel in to London 2/3 days a week or more easily achievable. Couple this with easy access to major motorways, a number of airports, the coast, excellent countryside and local amenities and I think Marlborough and the surrounding villages have come in to their own in the last couple of years and I can see this continuing indefinitely. There has never been a better time to move to the area and if buyers are thinking about making that move I would advise not to delay!

Market update February 2023

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT

BREARLEY & RICH is 7 today! Where does the time go...?

*** MARKET UPDATE ***

So, what now for the property market in this area as we head out of dark and dismal January and into sunny well, less dark, February?

As mentioned in a previous post, interest rates have just been increased by The Bank of England to 4%, but this had been widely anticipated.

We believe there is always an active housing market and 2023 will be no exception. Lives ebb and flow and people`s needs change so there will always be buyers and sellers.

However, we should not pretend that it will be as busy as the previous couple of years. Sellers are well advised to be a little more realistic on values and (if possible) focus on the price of their next property rather than be too fixated on the value of their current property. We all love the homes we are in (that`s why we bought them) and because of that the majority us believe that surely we can sell them in an instant to the first person that looks. If only…

Sellers should want to utilise all the tools that are available to them; from strong Internet marketing with adverts on as many of the leading property portals as possible, to clear crisp photographs of their property, to a striking office presence and window display that prominently advertises their property. Videos, drone photography, social media etc. etc. are all available to help in casting the marketing net.

Accompanied viewings and clear concise and experienced advice should be standard as should regular and informative updates on the progression of the sale when a buyer has been found.
We are gearing up for the challenges that 2023 may bring and believe that when it comes to selling your biggest asset we can offer as much, if not more, than any other agent.

For more information on how we can help you, please call:
01672 514820 or email: sales@brearleyandrich.co.uk

Focus on Milton Lilbourne

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Continuing our write ups of the many varied villages and areas that we are lucky enough to serve, the village of Milton Lilbourne has been popular for many years as it offers a great mixture of property sizes and ages from smaller houses of all ages up to the Manor.

Around the village there are also several small pretty hamlets such as Littleworth and Clench to the north and Little Salisbury to the West. The village road heads south off the Burbage-Pewsey road with pretty houses either side, passing the village hall and recreation ground and then St. Peter`s church, which features an engraved window by Laurence Whistler. To the end of the village the road peters out to a farm track and there are plenty of walks to enjoy from the village itself.

The nearest facilities are provided by Lawn Farm Shop, which is a walk down Havering Lane or can also be reached from the main road - always friendly service whether for a bottle of milk or a treat between viewings (!). The Bruce Arms is the nearest pub, a traditional old fashioned pub, while there are further facilities in Pewsey, Burbage or Marlborough just a short drive away.

Milton Lilbourne has always been popular with local buyers in particular who are looking for the proximity to Pewsey and its railway station. Those who are coming to the area that haven`t been to the village before are always stunned by its beauty. It is a village in which we are proud to have sold many houses over the last twenty plus years that we have worked in the area.

Pictured is Clover Cottage, a barn conversion situated towards the end of the village and which benefits from a south facing garden - recently sale agreed off market.

Looking for that perfect gift?

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT

We are proud to have some illustrations by a local and very talented artist on display in our office, including this sketch of our building and window front. If you are looking for a perfect gift for someone, a sketch of a landmark building in or around Marlborough or would like a memento of your last or new property, then do give us a call and we can put you in touch.

Marlborough Living Magazine - MAY/JUNE 2023 ISSUE

Tue, 02 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Be sure you get your May/June copy of Marlborough Living magazine - offering a mix of local news and editorial features, together with adverts from some great local and independent businesses around Marlborough, the Vale of Pewsey and Devizes, the magazine is delivered to local properties and businesses in the area and we are pleased to advertise our services in it - call in to our busy town centre office and pick up your copy!

The property market in Wiltshire and West Berkshire remains very active and we have recently been able to agree several sales for our clients in excess of asking prices. As a result of this continuing strong demand we currently have a record number of buyers registered with us looking to buy in the area and we would love to be able to tell them about your property. Call us for local, independent and trusted advice, or drop in at any time. We look forward to being of assistance.

Mantonfest 2023

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT

We are proudly supporting Mantonfest again this year - taking place on 1 July at Manton Grange Watermeadow - a great festival that seems to get bigger every year - live music and hopefully good weather this year too - pick up a programme from our office and order tickets online before they all go!

Marlborough market update - August 2023

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT

The property market and particularly mortgage rates don`t seem to have been out of the news for the last few months and in Marlborough while we have been busy we have also seen this reflected in a slight shift in the typical buyer and indeed seller.

In recent months and despite the news we have had a busy time in sales with some properties still attracting early offers to take them out of the market and some still attracting multiple bids. Many of these bids are from mortgage free buyers which have always made up quite a proportion of the market around Marlborough as it has always been a popular destination for those retiring and down sizing in addition to the younger or family buyer. The proportion of mortgage free buyers does seem to be increasing though as those buyers with mortgages either tighten their budgets or are staying where they are.

We have also recently seen more sales enquiries from landlords considering selling their investment properties and these range from smaller town centre cottages to larger 4 and 5 bed houses both in town and in the villages. Some of these sellers were the accidental landlords, while some are consolidating portfolios, while for some a change in circumstances is sometimes given as the reason. An increase in the number of previously let properties coming on to the sales market is making the rental market even fiercer than it has been in recent years as the supply of rental property is not meeting demand.

However, while some landlords may be considering selling, the fact is that there are still not enough houses either in the town or in the surrounding villages to satisfy buyers demand and this is keeping the market around Marlborough quite buoyant. Even in August which is traditionally quiet as people are on holiday or looking after children or grandchildren we are "busier than we would expect" at this time of year. There are exceptions and there are houses both on the market with us and other agents that are reasonably priced and yet because some of them have been on the market a while, buyers tend to pass over them preferring to view a property that is new to the market. If you are considering a purchase in the area I would always recommend talking to the estate agent in the town about their existing properties - it may well be that your next home is already available and it may just be worth a viewing.

It will be very interesting to see what the autumn market brings for the houses we are marketing and those that we are already preparing details for. We are confident that a good property that is marketed properly will continue to sell well and we are looking forward to the coming months before the market again traditionally slows as peoples thoughts turn towards Christmas.

Pictured is The Old Stables in Collingbourne Kingston which we have just started marketing. Guide price £900,000.

Tips on finding which property is right for you...

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT

The property market around Marlborough has many micro markets. House prices within the town can vary dramatically from one road to another, from one side of the road to another and vary wildly depending on closeness to the High Street, peace and quiet and availability of parking. If a property comes on to the market that is close to the High Street, quiet and with parking, the price can be quite high compared to a house half a mile away, on a road and with restricted parking.

The market in the villages around the town is equally interesting, with some villages being very popular, especially if they offer pubs, good schools, views, walks, good communities, peace and quiet, shops, doctors etc, whereas other areas only a few miles distant can offer better value - especially if proximity to some of these things is not as important.

As such, determining what you need from a property and having a list of essential things followed by a wish list of non essential but ideal features can be of great assistance in finding the best property that may suit you. If you are moving to the area and need assistance in finding your next home then speak to all the agents in your search area with your essentials/wish list in mind.

Pictured is the view from School House, East Garston - situated in a quiet road on the edge of this highly popular village and available at a guide price of £895,000.

The importance of feedback after viewings.

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT

We cannot over emphasise the importance of having feedback from buyers after a viewing. The reasons for this are two fold and are there to help both buyers and sellers alike;

For buyers providing feedback after a viewing;
After estate agents show you a property you can expect them to ask you for your thoughts. You may not quite be sure or you may have other properties to see that day - this is fine - we`re not expecting an instant decision and our question is not there to pressure you. It`s also fine to say that the property is not for you! After the viewing we will send you an email to ask for your thoughts and we will contact you again if we don`t hear from you. We are trying to help you find a property that works for you, so let us know how your search develops, coming in to the office, calling us or emailing us regularly to see what we might have coming on to the market is great and could just get you a viewing of "the one" before anyone else.

If you like the property we can also try to let you know of other interest so you don`t miss out. If you don`t like the property we will try to find something else that may suit you more, whether it be bigger/smaller older/newer etc. If we don`t have your thoughts, we might send you more properties of the same type which you may have decided aren`t for you and we may not send you the property you are really looking for.

We like it when people come back to us so that we can help them and also so that we can pass on feedback to our clients.

For clients receiving feedback after viewings;
We understand from a sellers point of view that feedback from viewings is hugely important. You may have spent hours cleaning the house, taken the dog out for the viewing and you wait keenly after the appointment for any news. To not hear anything can be frustrating. Just to hear that the viewer didn`t like the property or decided the location isn`t for them is better than to hear nothing at all.

We will pass on all feedback to clients and be as constructive as possible so if we can change things for the next viewer we will.

As agents we are there to help both sides in the buying and selling process, that`s why we have mailing lists of buyers that we can send property details to.

Let us know if you are looking for a property in 2024, we might just have something that could be perfect! We look forward to hearing from you.

The picture shows the view from a house we will soon be marketing in Easton Royal, please call us if you would like further information.

Focus on Manton

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Situated just 1.5 miles from Marlborough town centre and within walking distance of the High Street along the banks of the River Kennet. This popular village has an active community and offers the highly regarded Preshute Primary School, a lovely recreation ground, public house and a church. The village also hosts the annual one day Mantonfest music festival. To the west of the village lies glorious open countryside including the World Heritage Site of Avebury. As such it really does offer the best of both worlds being close to shopping, restaurants and the leisure centre or cinema and with lovely walks on the doorstep.

When talking to buyers coming in to the office to register with us if they are familiar with Marlborough and want town centre living, they often advise they would however consider Manton too. If people are not familiar with Manton and say they want Marlborough we always include Manton within their searches. It has always had a particular appeal in our experience as agents in the area for over 20 years and we are sure this will continue.

Pictured is 2 West Manton, a stylish individual house with exceptional open plan accommodation. We have just started marketing this property and the guide price is £550,000.

We will also shortly be marketing a semi detached Victorian house in the High Street, needing work, this property will be coming on the market at a guide price of around £495,000. Call us on 01672 514820 to view either of these properties.

Mantonfest 2024 tomorrow - is it that time of year already!

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to be supporting Mantonfest again this year, a family friendly festival held in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside.

This years line up includes:

The Bohemians - The world`s most exciting Queen tribute band!

Forever Elton - The Forever Elton show contains dazzling costumes and live piano performances

Badness - Music of Madness by the Number 1 tribute band

The Fab 4 - One of the worlds premier Beatle bands

And much, much more.

There will be delicious food from a variety of food stalls and a bar tent.

Picnics are welcome.

A great day out for the whole family!

Tickets may still be available from Sound Knowledge or on the gate. Remember you`ve got to have a Wristband...

Sponsoring Marlborough Literary Festival, 26 - 29 SEPTEMBER 2024

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

We are proud to be sponsoring The Big Town Read as part of Marlborough Literary Festival.

The festival is held at the end of September every year in our historic market town and celebrates the best of writing and books with events for all ages and tastes.

This is the 15th year of the festival with a packed programme full of more than 40 events across the festival weekend. This year`s line-up includes LitFest Patron Sir Simon Russell Beale, 2024 Golding Speaker Linda Grant, Celia Imrie, Robert Hardman, Kate Mosse, William Dalrymple, Zeinab Badawi, Robert Peston, Sarah Perry, Martin Sixsmith, Jonathan Dimbleby, Felix Francis and children`s author and illustrator duo Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre.

The Big Town Read invites people to read The Secret Life of John le Carré and get ready to ask questions of the author Adam Sisman at The Big Town Read at Marlborough Town Hall (The Assembly Room) on Sunday 29th September 2024.

"When Adam Sisman published his fascinating biography of John le Carré in 2015, there was one aspect of his subject`s life that he couldn`t include: the women who had inspired le Carré`s writing. Sisman had struck a deal with the spy writer: in return for le Carré`s continued cooperation, he would shut down several lines of inquiry until after the author`s death. When le Carré died in December 2020, followed two months later by the death of his loyal wife Mary, Sisman was free to publish the full story."

Aldbourne Festive Fun Run - 7 Dec 2024 9:30 AM

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Proudly sponsoring the Aldbourne Festive Fun Run on 7 December.

A 3km festive Santa Dash where all are welcome- adults, children, pushchairs. Fancy dress optional!

Fun run at 9.30am, followed by brunch and carols at school to refuel and warm you up.

Plenty of hot food, tea and coffee and luxury hot chocolate as well as tombolas!

The children will sing at 10.30am.

You need tickets to take part in the fun run - available through the link below...

"https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmichaelsaldbournepta/1438531?"

Location
St Michael`s School, Aldbourne, SN8 2BP

Focus on Baydon

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Situated approximately nine miles to the North East of Marlborough, Baydon is a well served village with a community feel. The village is centred on a village green, while houses on the edge of the village often have lovely views over the downs and surrounding countryside.

The village offers a church, a primary school, a village store with post office and a restaurant. There is also a village hall which is host to many village clubs and societies.

Baydon is also in the catchment area for for St John`s School, Marlborough and there is a bus collection/drop off point in the centre.

Situated along the ancient Roman road of Ermin Way, Baydon gives easy access to the East or West for those looking to commute, with railway stations readily available in Hungerford, Newbury or Swindon, or access to the M4 close by.

Pictured is 3 The Mews, Russley Park, a short drive from the village centre and located in wonderful countryside, this well presented 4 bedroom property with views is currently for sale with us, please call if you would like further information.

Focus on Hungerford

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Hungerford is a historic and pretty market town in West Berkshire. The town is approximately 8 miles west of Newbury and 9 miles east of Marlborough. The Kennet and Avon Canal passes through the town alongside the River Dun, a major tributary of the River Kennet.

This popular town is well known as being an antiques centre but it also benefits from all the other local amenities you would expect including local schools and independent shops, cafés and restaurants. The town also benefits from two supermarkets, a doctors surgery, library and a gym and there are several local clubs and societies. Hungerford railway station in the centre of the town offers easy access to London Paddington while Junction 14 of the M4 is approximately 3 miles to the north of the town.

Highlights of the year in the town include Tutti day or Hocktide in April and the Victorian Extravaganza in December.

The surrounding countryside forms part of the Wessex downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there are plenty of opportunities for exploration along footpaths and bridleways with Marlborough common on the edge of the town and the Ridgeway and Wayfarers walk being within a short drive.

Pictured is Tudor Firs in Hungerford. Currently for sale with us this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom individual house occupies a lovely position towards the edge of the town with easy access to the High Street. Please call us for further information.

Focus on Easton Royal

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Easton Royal is a popular village surrounded by glorious countryside which is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. While having the benefit of excellent countryside on the doorstep, the village is only approximately 3 miles west of Pewsey, 7 miles south from Marlborough and 11 miles west of Hungerford.

The village has a highly regarded Primary School which is part of the Excalibur Academy Trust that includes St. Johns secondary school in Marlborough. The village also has a church, village hall and recreation ground. The nearby town of Pewsey provides further local amenities including a supermarket and leisure centre and has a railway station with a service to London Paddington in just over an hour. There is currently a twice daily bus to Marlborough and Pewsey.

If you are looking for a popular village with easy access to countryside and local towns, railway connections this could be the village for you. Pictured is Fairview, a large individual bungalow in a lovely plot offering well presented accommodation but also with further potential for extension including the loft (subject to permissions). Fairview is currently for sale with us for £695,000.

Mantonfest 2025!

Wed, 28 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

One of several local festivals taking place again this year and one which we have supported for several years....Mantonfest 2025 is coming up - on Saturday 28 June....

This is a family friendly festival held in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside.

The 2025 line up includes:

Fleetwood Machine - Celebrating the songs of Fleetwood Mac

ABBA Inferno - The UK`s hottest ABBA tribute band

Coolplay - The UK`s No. 1 Coldplay tribute band

Slyde - World`s No. 1 Slade tribute band

Barrelhouse - Vintage blues with a hard-edge groove!

And much, much more.

There will be delicious food from a variety of food stalls and a bar tent.

Picnics are welcome.

Lets hope for good weather again!

Advertising on behalf of our clients

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The monthly Wiltshire Living magazine has become a staple of our additional advertising on behalf of our clients. Every month we promote some of our properties for sale with a double page advert to make sure that no potential buyers are missed. Filled with articles on subjects such as Homes & Gardens, Arts & Culture, Family & Education and Business & Finance the magazine is available at many local outlets including supermarkets and garden centres or of course from our office in Marlborough. It`s just one of the many ways we aim to reach more buyers for your property.

If you would like to know what we can do to get you moving then please do call us on 01672 514820 and we would be pleased to visit you.

Marlborough Litfest 25-28 September 2025

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to be sponsoring Marlborough Litfest again this year.

Back for its 16th year, this local event gives the opportunity to hear a great variety of authors in a number of settings within the town. There are over 40 events this year with some great speakers on all sorts of subjects - please call in if you would like a programme of events or visit the website www.marlboroughlitfest.org

Tickets for Litfest are available online, by phone or from The White Horse Bookshop in Marlborough High Street.

Choosing your estate agent - all part of the service...

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT

There are many differences between estate agents and there are many ways to choose between them when you are thinking about selling your home. You may decide based on their past track record or how many for sale boards (or more importantly - sold boards!) you see around your property belonging to each agent. You may choose based on personal recommendation or the company`s website or simply first impressions when you first speak to someone.

Whatever your reasons for inviting an estate agent to visit you, some of these points may be important in choosing who to represent you;

1. How long has your estate agent been working in the area? By this we don`t mean how long has the company been around. Instead we mean how long has the actual person who will be looking after your property been doing the job. All of us are getting older and in our office we have all been local agents for over 20 years. We know the area well and we have seen all sorts of circumstances in selling all types of properties. In the current market having an experienced agent on your side has never been more important.

2. Who will be doing the viewings at your house? We are very proud that we do viewings ourselves. We do not employ viewing assistants and each of us will know your property from first hand and be motivated to show it off properly. We will also know the viewers circumstances and be able to help them in their decision - hopefully to see why your house would work for them.

3. Once a sale is agreed the most important part of the process begins - the conveyancing. We will be there right up to and sometimes beyond completion day to make sure that surveys and valuations take place, answer questions and make the process as smooth as possible - some estate agents out source their sales progression to a company that will not know your property or circumstances. We choose to keep it personal throughout our service.

4. Opening times and local offices. Does your potential estate agent have a local office where you can go and see them? Or even where buyers can visit to pick up brochures or see your house advertised in a shop window? Does your estate agent open on a Saturday even? These are all simple questions and we can proudly answer yes to all of them.

Estate agency has changed over the time we have all been in the profession but the main points remain - it is a people business, we are here to help and we keep it personal. Even if you are thinking of a move in a year or two and just want to start the process we would be pleased to visit you and offer our advice with no obligation.

Pictured is 12 Church Street, Great Bedwyn. Currently for sale this three bedroom house is in the centre of a great village with a whole host of everyday facilities.

2026 - Spring market update

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

It finally seems like the sun is shining over Wiltshire and as always the weather has had its part to play in the property market so far this year. After a wet start to 2026 the rain has stopped for now and at last we are able to get some great photos of the properties we have coming up for sale.

So far this year the activity in the property market seems to have been quite mixed, with some properties selling quickly and others, for no obvious reason, being slower to attract interest. We have also seen properties suddenly attracting more than one potential buyer and it is the number of buyers in the market that is most important at the moment - what we have seen so far in 2026 is that there are fewer buyers so far this year, but the people that are viewing houses are keen to find something. While pricing is alawys important sometimes it is also a case of making sure that we don`t miss buyers when they start looking.

As the year goes on and the weather improves we expect to see more properties available and more buyers too. If you are thinking of selling this year we are recommending advertising as soon as you are ready to do so to make the most of the marketing period over the next three to four months. If you would like a market appraisal of your home then please call us on 01672 514820 or if you are looking for your new property then please let us know as we contact our mailing list a day or two before advertising online.

Pictured is a generously proportioned bungalow in a popular no through road in Eastbury - offering up to date accommodation including 3/4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The property features a lovely large private garden with views and still has further potential if needed. The guide price is £795,000. Call us on 01672 514820 if you would like to view or if you have any questions.