Churchill Living
William Lodge
Retirement living in Chippenham, Wiltshire
Operated by Churchill Living
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About
William Lodge is a retirement apartment development run by Churchill Living in Malmesbury, a market town at the southern edge of the Cotswolds. The scheme comprises 26 one and two bedroom apartments in a riverside setting. Apartments are available to buy or to rent.
Malmesbury is a historic town with medieval architecture and countryside views across the Cotswolds, offering residents access to local amenities and surrounding landscape.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 950 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 FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Gallery
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,025 |
| 2025 | £1,051 |
Local health safety net
William Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 12.8 miles away. The local GP practice is ROWDEN SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ 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 William Lodge.
≈ £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.
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Calne Community Transport
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Colerne Luncheon Club
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Rainbow Day Centre, Melksham
Day care facility for elderly.
Part of Churchill Living
William Lodge is one of 120 properties run by Churchill Living 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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