Surrounded by a wealth of historical sites and exquisite villages, Melksham has benefited from a variety of local government development programmes, including enhancement of the town centre. The fourth largest town by population in Wiltshire, after Salisbury, Chippenham, and the County Town of Trowbridge, the name Melksham derives from old English 'meolc', for milk, and 'ham' for village.
If you are looking for houses for sale in Melksham there are homes to suit all tastes and pockets. At the time of writing, modern, terraced houses offering three bedrooms are from £130,000 and tastefully designed, new-build townhouses are in the region of £210,000. For around £300,000, there is a good choice of detached family houses, offering four bedrooms, drive and garage. At the top end, estate agents in Melksham can offer some beautiful period houses, with five or six bedrooms and spacious living accommodation, in the region of £450,000.
Flats for sale in Melksham are in a mix of period-house conversions and new, purpose-built apartment houses, with prices from £80,000. For current availability of both flats and houses, please contact Melksham estate agents.
Amenities for property in Melksham
Melksham is known for its sporting prowess exemplified by the George Ward School, a co-educational comprehensive school that has produced several successful athletes. The Christie Miller Sports Centre in Bowerhill has a multi-purpose sports hall, squash courts, aerobics & dance studios, ten pin bowling, and a nine-hole golf course; and the Melksham Blue Pool in Market Place has a family pool, Jacuzzi, gym, and fitness centre.
Transport in Melksham
Melksham lies about thirteen miles south of Junction 17 of the M4, on the A350. The railway station in Melksham is on the branch line from Chippenham to Trowbridge, but there is only a limited service. The station in Chippenham is 8 miles to the north of Melksham and provides a good rail link to London Paddington, with a journey time of 80 minutes.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Melksham, which is covered by postcode SN12, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Chippenham, Calne, Corsham, Devizes, Trowbridge, and Bath.
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Located within a development of just twelve homes under one mile from the town centre and with local amenities including two primary health care centres, a well planned family home having the...
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With gas central heating and PVCu double glazing, a deceptively spacious older style semi-detached home set within an established residential area on the Calne side of the town with supermarket...
house, 4 bedrooms
A spacious four double bedroom detached house tucked away in a quiet residential area on the towns outskirts.
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A well presented three bedroom semi detached house situated in a cul-de-sac position on the outskirts of town.
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A three bedroom town house forming part of an established residential area close to local amenities on the Chippenham side of town.
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FIRSTBUY PRICE BASED ON 80% / 20% SHARED EQUITY SCHEME. FULL PRICE IS 229950. Aimed at first-time buyers, OWN YOUR OWN HOME WITH A MORTGAGE FOR JUST 80% of the property value with the remaining...
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This fantastic double fronted four bedroom detached family home offers a spacious lounge with French doors opening out onto the rear garden. Fitted kitchen with family dining area and separat
house, 5 bedrooms
A fantastic five bedroom three storey detached home with wonderful accommodation over three floors, the ground floor having spacious lounge, separate study, kitchen / dining room through to f
house, 4 bedrooms
A large double fronted four bedroom home with spacious lounge, separate study and separate dining area. Spacious kitchen with breakfast area and utility off. Archway through to family / garde
house, 4 bedrooms
An extremely well presented four bedroom detached family house situated in a favoured cul-de-sac position on the outskirts of town.