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See the 13-bedroom house share on the market for over £1 million
A 13-bedroom house share expected to generate at least £140,000 per year is up for sale.
The Bath Road property is being marketed by Moovahome as a 13-bedroom HMO with en-suite bedrooms in a 'prime location'.
It has been listed on Rightmove as a commercial property for £1,225,000 spread across 4,500 sq.
Despite previous concerns in the area over parking in HMO's, tenants are expected to benefit from off-street parking.
The listing states: "Moovahome are delighted to present this exceptional HMO opportunity located on one of the most sought-after roads in Swindon's prestigious Old Town. Spanning approximately 4,500 sq ft, this impressive detached property comprises 13 generously sized en-suite bedrooms, all meticulously maintained and ideal for high-end rental accommodation.
"Perfectly designed for professional tenants, each room offers modern fittings and privacy, ensuring minimal void periods and excellent yields. The property also benefits from ample off-street parking, a rare find in this prime location.
"Set on a substantial plot, the property boasts significant development potential, with an expansive rear garden and private access via The Avenue – one of Swindon's most exclusive addresses. Subject to planning permission, this space could be ideal for additional dwellings, further rental units, or a separate residential development.
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(Image: Rightmove) "Located just a short walk from the heart of Old Town, tenants benefit from immediate access to boutique shops, popular bars, cafes, and excellent transport links, including the nearby train station and major road networks."
Last year, a controversial HMO on Bath Road was approved, following an application submitted to Swindon Borough Council by Andrew Whiting, proposing to convert the offices at 39 Bath Road into a nine-bed HMO.
It was put before the committee on March 12 after being called in by Old Town ward councillor Nadine Watt, because the officers report recommended approval.
Cllr Watts' colleague councillor Jane Milner-Barry spoke as ward member on her behalf.
She said she was concerned by the lack of parking, the difficulty of bin lorries accessing the rear of the property via the narrow lane The Shearings, and what she called 'The proliferation of HMOS in the area'.
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She added: 'People are trying to return the nature of Bath Road to a residential road full of houses.'
Many residents were also outraged by the proposals.
There were 28 letters of objection sent in, mainly focussing on the impact on the area, including the difficulty in collecting rubbish from The Shearings, and the increase in waste created by an HMO.
One letter said that residents in HMOs tend to be more transient in nature and care less for the surrounding area.
