McCarthy Stone
Shackleton Place
Retirement living in Devizes, 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
Shackleton Place is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone in Wiltshire. The development offers apartments available to rent, with one-bedroom homes from £2,750 per month and larger units from £4,000 per month.
The apartments at Shackleton Place have been designed with practical features intended to support independent living as residents age. The properties are set within the Wiltshire countryside.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,025 |
| 2025 | £1,051 |
Local health safety net
Shackleton Place is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 16.8 miles away. The local GP practice is LANSDOWNE SURGERY, 0.2 miles away.
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 Shackleton 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 Devizes
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Beyond Dementia
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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…
Easterton, Market Lavington and Urchfont Link Good Neighbour Scheme.
The object of the Charity is to relieve poor, sick, elderly & disabled persons by providing transportation services to reduce the need, hardship or distress of such people in the communities of…
Rainbow Day Centre, Melksham
Day care facility for elderly.
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…
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…
Part of McCarthy Stone
Shackleton 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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