McCarthy Stone Resales

Bowles Court

Retirement living in Chippenham, Wiltshire

Operated by McCarthy Stone Resales

For sale
AddressSN15 3GU

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About

Bowles Court is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone Resales, available to buy. The development offers prospective residents the chance to tour the community and experience the on-site restaurant facilities, where visitors can sample the dining options available to residents.

The development welcomes new visitors to explore what Bowles Court offers, with guided tours available to those considering the community.

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
A&E: Royal United Hospitals, Bath12.6 miles
Pub or bar150 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 700 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

Gallery

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Wiltshire pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£1,025
2025£1,051

Local health safety net

Bowles Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 12.6 miles away. The local GP practice is ROWDEN SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal United Hospitals, Bath · 12.6 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Outstanding
ROWDEN SURGERY · 0.4 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale

Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.

The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat

The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Bowles Court.

Purchase price£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,000
Amount returned on sale£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,000

≈ £8,500/year · £163/week

Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.

Community & connection in Chippenham

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Marden Community Hub

Marden Community Hub offers a safe space to the community locally but also to wider areas!We provide a hot meal and hot and cold drinks 5 days a week for a voluntary small contribution.we often…

5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1190226)
Charity

Calne Community Transport

Transport for the disabled, frail, elderly, other groups for Social Welfare and recreational purposes including social inclusion to combat loneliness, charitable groups, groups with a common…

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1010088)
Charity

Colerne Luncheon Club

Provision of lunch Club facility for elderly people

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1033073)
Charity

Rainbow Day Centre, Melksham

Day care facility for elderly.

6.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1034487)

Part of McCarthy Stone Resales

Bowles Court is one of 129 properties run by McCarthy Stone Resales on AskBart. See how the group's properties are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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