New Homes in Melksham
Offering a strong location on the banks of the River Avon in Wiltshire, Melksham is a pleasant town in the South West. With major spots like Bristol and Swindon only 40 minutes away in the car, new homes in Melksham are even closer to Trowbridge, Chippenham and Bath.
From trips to Westwood Manor and Great Chalfield Manor, to afternoons in Spye Park and walks through Clanger Wood, you can also go for a stroll in Stanley Park and around Bowood Lake. Don’t miss Rood Ashton Lake and the Packhorse Bridge either, well within reach of our developments closest to Melksham, shown below.
- £365,000 to £690,000
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
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- £279,000 to £585,000
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- £335,000 to £550,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
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- £300,000 to £720,000
- 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
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- £400,000 to £450,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- £175,000 to £600,000
- 1, 2 and 4 bedroom
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- £310,000 to £655,000
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
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- £312,500 to £525,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- £358,000 to £395,000
- 3 bedroom
- £253,500 to £520,000
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
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Nearby Melksham
New Homes in Melksham Highlights
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Excellent Transport Links: Melksham offers rail services to Swindon and Bath, plus easy access to the A350 and M4. Local buses connect to nearby towns and villages.
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Strong Educational Offering: Schools include Melksham Oak Community School and several well-rated primaries. Wiltshire College provides further education locally.
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Attractions & Things to Do: Enjoy walks along the Kennet & Avon Canal, visit Melksham Market Place, or explore nearby attractions like Lacock Abbey and Bowood House.
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Friendly Town Community: Melksham blends historic charm with modern amenities. Its green spaces, local events, and strong community spirit make it a great place for families and professionals.
New Homes in Melksham FAQs
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Melksham train station is just off the A350 in the north of town, and offers a selection of Great Western Railway services. There are local bus routes you can take advantage of, while the A350 heads north to the M4 motorway. You won’t need this to get to Bath, which is less than half an hour’s drive away, but you can use it to get to Bristol a touch further west.
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There are a number of schools to choose between in and around Melksham, with Aloeric Primary, River Mead School and Forest and Sandridge CofE are all excellent primary schools. The local secondary is Melksham Oak Community School, while you may find yourself in the catchment area for a number of other nearby schools depending on which part of Melksham you live in.
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Melksham has an enviable location in the midst of the Cotswolds, the North Wessex Downs and Cranbourne Chase. This gives you brilliant access to wide open natural spaces, perfect for going on long hikes, dog walks, runs and bike rides. Green Lane Wood and Clanger Wood are also close to town, while the 90-hectare Spye Park is a few miles north east.
King George V Park is back in the heart of Melksham, which is characterised by the pretty River Avon which flows through it, lending a pleasant ambience to the town. Kids’ attractions include the Boomerang Family Play Centre, while Bowood House and Gardens has an adventure playground, petting farm and soft play area to complement its 100-acres of landscaped grounds. -
Melksham is a super place to live if you like to be surrounded by nature, while the welcoming town has many more strings to its bow. So read on to discover more about the local area, and don’t miss offers such as our Movemaker scheme which are designed to save you money on your new home.