The name 'Trowbridge' derives from the 'Tree Bridge' which spanned the River Biss, but it was the Kennet & Avon canal that played a crucial role in the success of the town's textile industry. The majority of the buildings in Trowbridge town centre are Georgian, grade II listed, and their majestic quality reflects the town's prosperous history.
Houses for sale in Trowbridge cater for most tastes and pockets. At the time of writing, modern, terraced houses offering three bedrooms are from £145,000, and tastefully designed, new-build townhouses, offering three floors and a garage are from £160,000. Modern family houses with four bedrooms are from £220,000. Substantial period houses, such as Victorian semi-detached houses offering five or six bedrooms are in the region of £325,000 and detached, modern houses, outside the centre of Trowbridge, are from £425,000. For around £480,000 Trowbridge offers stone-built, period farmhouses with four bedrooms, often set in beautiful, rural locations. At the top end, between £600 & £700,000 there are impressive, executive-style houses and small mansions set within large gardens.
Flats for sale in Trowbridge are mostly to be found in new, purpose-built apartment-houses, with prices from £125,000. For current availability of both flats and houses, please contact Trowbridge estate agents.
Amenities for property in Trowbridge
Trowbridge is a bustling town with two principal shopping centres: Castle Place on the site of the former cattle market, and The Shires, a modern development. There are sports facilities at Castle Place Leisure Centre and a state of the art pool at Trowbridge Sports Centre. Golfers are well-served by several courses and there are local facilities for tennis, bowls, and putting. Trowbridge has a good selection of primary and secondary schools, including Trowbridge College which offers a wide range of courses including GCSEs and A-levels.
Transport in Trowbridge
The railway station in Trowbridge offers services to London Paddington and to London Waterloo via stations in Westbury, Bath, and Salisbury. By road, Trowbridge is on the A350, about twenty miles south of Junction 17 of the M4.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Trowbridge, which is covered by postcode BA14, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Melksham, Chippenham, Calne, Corsham, and Devizes.
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