Summary - Merlin Way, Covingham, Swindon, SN3 SN3 5BH
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Spacious, low-maintenance terraced home with garden and over-60s equity option.
3 bedrooms with conservatory-connected lounge and decent rear garden
Modern kitchen with built-in oven and gas hob, plenty of natural light
Approx 1,035 sq ft; front lawn and siding in a comfortable suburbia setting
Suitable for over-60s via Homewise Lifetime Lease (guide price £194,250)
Full market price £290,000; Lifetime Lease depends on age and share chosen
Only one family bathroom; assess space for households needing more bathrooms
Medium flood risk in the area — obtain local flood and insurance advice
Tenure currently unknown; solicitor should verify lease/tenure details
This well-presented three-bedroom terraced home in Covingham offers comfortable, low-maintenance living on an average-sized plot with a decent rear garden and conservatory. The modern kitchen and bright lounge create an easy-flowing ground floor ideal for everyday life and entertaining. Broadband speeds are fast and the neighbourhood records low crime, set within a very affluent suburban area.
The property is offered with a Home for Life Lifetime Lease option from Homewise for buyers aged 60 and over — guide Lifetime Lease price £194,250 (typical saving ~33% against the full market price of £290,000). The plan allows purchasers to buy up to a 50% share to safeguard future value; actual price depends on age and circumstances. If not using the Lifetime Lease, the full market price is available. Tenure details should be confirmed by your solicitor.
Practical considerations: the house has one family bathroom and an approximate internal area of 1,035 sq ft. There is a medium flood risk for the area and the tenure is currently unknown, so buyers should verify these points and any service or planning details. Overall, this property suits over-60s looking to downsize with flexible equity options, or buyers seeking an attractively finished terraced home in a quiet suburb.
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