areas within Wiltshire
| Bradford-on-Avon | Devizes | Pewsey | Warminster |
| Calne | Malmesbury | Salisbury | Westbury |
| Chippenham | Marlborough | Swindon | |
| Corsham | Melksham | Trowbridge |
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The county of Wiltshire
Known as "The gateway to the West Country", Wiltshire is bordered by Somerset, Dorset and Hampshire, as well as Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. The rolling landscapes with their signature 'white horses', the medieval city of Salisbury with one of the finest cathedrals in Europe, the beautifully restored Kennet and Avon Canal, the magnificence of Longleat, the Saxon town of Bradford-upon-Avon and the Cotswold Water Park offer untold treasures to be discovered. Wiltshire, which is still primarily a rural county, featuring huge windswept treeless areas of chalk downland, much of which is sown to cereals, covers an area of 3,479 square kilometres and has a population of over half a million. Madonna owns an estate in Wiltshire, and it has become a fashionable county for pop and rock stars to set up home. It is also home to the army, who have been stationed in Wiltshire for over 100 years. Thousands of people relocate every year and buy property in Wiltshire, mainly because of the slower pace of life, beautiful surroundings, extensive transport links and strong economy.
Historical information
Much of what is now known as the county of Wiltshire was once part of the powerful Anglo Saxon Kingdom of Wessex, yet the history of the region can be traced back much further than this. Wiltshire has perhaps the highest percentage of prehistoric sites of significant interest and Megalithic icons anywhere in the UK. The most famous examples are the instantly recognisable Stonehenge and the equally impressive Avebury Stone Circle. Europe's largest man-made prehistoric mound, Silbury Hill, and Britain's largest burial chamber - the West Kennet Long Barrow are also close by. In the summer months, crop circles adorn the fields surrounding this enigmatic area. The county is rich in such mysterious sites, suggesting it was actively populated thousands of years BC. In later times, Wiltshire's prosperity grew from the wool and textile trades and its useful location on the Old Bath Road from London to Bath helped trade enormously. The Old Bath Road has been superseded by the M4 motorway.
Living in Wiltshire
This county is one of increasing demand for those moving permanently from London. Plans are afoot to improve the A303 and electrify the Waterloo line, thus cutting travel time to London. Much is take up by medium sized estates, protecting the environment and maintaining a way of life that is attractive to lovers of the countryside. Numerous and excellent prep schools are within easy reach, and communities thrive in attractive villages and small towns alike.
People searching for property for sale in Wiltshire will discover Wiltshire has a dynamic and modern economy, where rural tradition sits side by side with ventures like James Dyson's futuristic factory at Malmesbury, and the Virgin Mobile Call Centre at Trowbridge. Families searching for houses for sale in Wiltshire will be interested to learn that Wiltshire is the second safest place in England (according to national crime figures), the county has a very low unemployment rate, and there are over 300 schools across the county, including five special schools and some of the country's leading public schools. Wiltshire's key county town of Trowbridge (which is the third largest town in Wiltshire, after Salisbury and Chippenham) is a property hotspot. The increase in housing, as well as the growth of the business park has made Trowbridge an ideal place to be located, with well known companies such as Virgin Mobile having settled here. Other major employers in the town include Wiltshire County Council, Airsprung and Pork Farm Bowyers. Trowbridge is a thriving retail centre with two shopping centres - the Shires Shopping Centre and Castle Place, as well as two out of town retail warehouse parks. The town also has over twenty cafés and restaurants, excellent rail links, a large park, a museum and a castle. People searching for houses for sale in Trowbridge should expect to pay £224k+ for a modern four bedroom property. Another of Wiltshire's property hotspots is Swindon. Local residents consider this town, with its excellent employment opportunities, fast transport links into London, good night life and entertainment, a great place to live. Major local employers include Honda, Zurich Insurance, Intel, Nationwide Building Society and W H Smith. Amenities in the town include three leisure centres, cinemas, parks, museums, a theatre and extensive shopping facilities. The estate agents in Swindon have a variety of properties for sale, which include brand new houses, Victorian cottages, detached bungalows and Edwardian town houses, as well as a good selection of flats in purpose built blocks and also in converted houses.
There are plenty of attractions for families with children who are searching for Wiltshire property. Two of the county's most popular attractions are Longleat Safari Park and Stonehenge; additionally there is Salisbury Cathedral, Old Wardour Castle near Tisbury and Avebury Stone Circle.
Travel and transport links in the county of Wiltshire
Residents of Wiltshire benefit from excellent transport links. Wherever you are in the county you are only minutes away from a major motorway (M4, M3 and M5). The A303 also provides easy access to the Capital and to the furthest reaches of the West. Thanks to a great road and rail network throughout the county and extensive public transport services, there is some 60&##37; less traffic in urban areas than London, and 30&##37; less than the South East. Those people who are looking to buy property in Wiltshire and who seek local employment locally will be able to rediscover time, and confine the 'grind into work' to history - nearly 70&##37; of the region's workforce travel to work in less than 20 minutes. If you work in London, commuting by train is easy, with regular, fast and reliable intercity services operating via several routes into London Paddington and London Waterloo. Additionally there are comprehensive rail links throughout the county which connect to the major transportation hubs in Swindon, Bristol and Southampton. By air, London (Heathrow & Gatwick), Bristol, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton and Exeter airports are within easy reach of Wiltshire.
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2 bedroom house in TROWBRIDGE, Wiltshire - Asking price of £125,000
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4 bedroom house in TROWBRIDGE, Wiltshire - Asking price of £167,500
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7 bedroom house in Old Park, DEVIZES - Asking price of £595,000
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3 bedroom house in Caird Lawns, DEVIZES - Asking price of £178,000
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2 bedroom house in Coate, DEVIZES - Asking price of £175,000
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3 bedroom house in Kennet Rise,Axford,SN8 - Asking price of £249,000
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3 bedroom house in Gastons Road, Central Chippenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire - Asking price of £219,950
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