neighbouring areas
| Bradford-on-Avon | Devizes | Salisbury | Westbury |
| Calne | Malmesbury | Swindon | |
| Chippenham | Marlborough | Trowbridge | |
| Corsham | Pewsey | Warminster |
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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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3 bedrooms house in Church Lane, Wiltshire - Asking price of £157,500
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studio house in 14 West End, Melksham, Wiltshire - Asking price of £350,000
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2 bedrooms house in Barneswallis Close, Melksham, Wiltshire - Asking price of £125,000
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1 bedroom house in Coronation Road, Melksham, Wiltshire - Asking price of £124,950
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3 bedrooms house in Belvedere Road, Melksham, Wiltshire - Asking price of £165,000
A modern end terraced house built in 2003 by Messrs Bloor Homes and having the remainder of an NHBC. Accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, cloakroom, kitchen, three...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Fullers Close, Melksham, Wiltshire - Asking price of £144,950
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3 bedrooms house in Melksham, Wiltshire - Asking price of £189,500
An improved and well presented modern three bedroom detached house with useful conservatory extension, PVCu double glazing and gas central heating. Hall, cloakroom, lounge, kitchen / dining room,...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Melksham, Wiltshire - Asking price of £147,500
*** No onward chain *** well located in the corner of a quiet cul de sac, a modern end terrace three bedroom house with generous garden and garage. Hall, lounge / dining room, conservatory,...... view full details
5 bedrooms house in A, Whitley, Wiltshire - Asking price of £540,000
A large and very well presented detached house on the edge of this popular village close to open countryside. The property has parking for many cars as well as a double garage and a large and...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in St Athans, Melksham, Wiltshire - Asking price of £159,950
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