Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire

With its buildings of mellow stone echoing the buildings of their close neighbour - the Cotswolds - Bradford on Avon is considered to be one of the most attractive of all the market towns in Wiltshire. Stone houses and cottages of all shapes and sizes cover the hillside from the riverside up to ancient Budbury, and from this position one can see the medieval Town Bridge where Saxon Bradford began. People searching for property for sale in Bradford-on-Avon will quickly discover the town has a friendly local feel, with lots of local events such as the annual pancake and raft races adding to the sense of community. There is a variety of different types of houses for sale in Bradford-on-Avon, amongst which there are typical ‘chocolate box’ period cottages, grade II listed town houses, developments of brand new family houses, as well as Victorian terraced villas and detached bungalows.

Amenities for properties in Bradford-on-Avon

Bradford on Avon has many small independent shops located around “The Shambles”, which include a delicatessen, a renowned cheese shop, florist, chemist, a boutique, two of the major high street banks and several gift shops. Market Day is every Thursday, and twice a month there is a Farmers’ Market in Westbury Gardens. There are a selection of restaurants, public houses and tearooms within the town centre, as well as a leisure centre and a modern library. For more extensive shopping Bath is within easy striking distance by rail or road. Families with children who are considering Bradford-on-Avon property can take advantage of the surrounding countryside where many rural activities can be enjoyed. The area has a number of schools - of particular note are the well respected Christchurch and Fitzmaurice Junior Schools. And for Secondary Schools there is the highly acclaimed St Lawrence School - including 6th form college.

Transport for Bradford-on-Avon

Bradford-on-Avon is easily reached by road and train. By road, the town is situated just off the M4 corridor (Junction 17) with links to the M5 and the M3/A303. The railway station at Bradford-on-Avon operates services to Bath (approx. 10 minutes) and Bristol (approx. 30 minutes), and into London Waterloo Station (approx. two hours).

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Bradford-on-Avon, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas and look for property for sale in Trowbridge, Bath and Chippenham.