McCarthy Stone
Meadowsweet Place
Retirement living in Melksham, Wiltshire
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Meadowsweet Place is a retirement living development in Melksham, Wiltshire, operated by McCarthy Stone. It comprises 14 one-bedroom and 17 two-bedroom apartments designed for people over 60. Properties are available to buy or to rent, with rental prices from £2,750 per month for a one-bedroom and from £3,030 per month for a two-bedroom.
The development is situated in central Melksham, offering convenient access to local shops, services and amenities within the town.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 450 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,025 |
| 2025 | £1,051 |
Local health safety net
Meadowsweet Place is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 11.1 miles away. The local GP practice is GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Costs at a glance
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 Meadowsweet Place.
≈ £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 Melksham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Rainbow Day Centre, Melksham
Day care facility for elderly.
Carer Support Wiltshire
Carer Support Wiltshire provides free and confidential support, advice, information, training and opportunities to take a break from their caring role for all age unpaid carers in Wiltshire and…
Maple Grove Community Day Centre
Community Day Centre for the Elderly
Colerne Luncheon Club
Provision of lunch Club facility for elderly people
Age UK Wiltshire
Age UK Wiltshire promotes the well-being of all older people in Wiltshire, Swindon & Southampton through offering information and advice, befriending, Carers support, Welfare Checks with Meals…
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…
Part of McCarthy Stone
Meadowsweet Place is one of 388 properties run by McCarthy Stone 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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