Getting to and from Melksham
Willowbrook Reach, with its gorgeous rural setting, is also an ideal place to commute to and from. Situated along the Sandridge Common, the development enjoys easy access to the A3102, which links directly to Melksham’s town centre, as well as to the nearby towns of Calne and Devizes.
The A350 is also nearby, providing a simple route north to Chippenham and the M4, as well as to the likes of Swindon, Bath and Bristol.
You’ll find travelling a breeze too, with Melksham railway station less than 10 minutes’ drive away.
The likes of Chippenham, Swindon, Trowbridge, and Westbury are all less than half an hour away by train.
The town’s shopping scene will satisfy all of your needs, with both a Waitrose and a Sainsbury’s just 5 minutes’ drive away, on Bath Road.
It’s also the perfect place to stay active.
There’s the Melksham Community Campus which offers a swimming pool, a gym and a library.
For a day outside, there’s the King George V Park which alongside sprawling green, also houses a popular skatepark, a playground and a splashpad for little ones, not to mention the park’s popular cafe – Evie's Kitchen.
With a post office, several pharmacies and healthcare centres – like the Spa Medical Centre, Giffords Surgery and the Melksham Community Hospital – all within easy reach, Melksham truly has everything you need.
Families living at Willowbrook Reach benefit from having a number of excellent schools nearby.
These include nurseries like:
• Little Robins Nursery – is a welcoming family-owned early years school, just 2 minutes from our development. The school caters for children between the ages of 0 and 5.
• Queensway Chapel Nursery- Known for being a friendly and supportive nursery and Christian Charity, the school is just 3 minutes away from our development.
• River Mead School and Nursery – offers both a nursery option and a primary school option, and is ideally only 3 minutes’ drive away.
Primary schools like:
• Forest and Sandridge C. E. Primary School & Preschool – Just a few minutes’ drive from our development, this is a popular local school for children aged 4 to 11, with pre-school places for 3-4 year olds.
Secondary schools like:
There’s also the University of Bath, which is about 30 minutes’ drive away.
Life in Melksham offers a relaxed pace with plenty to enjoy close to home.
Along Bath Road and into the town centre, cafés, pubs and restaurants make for welcoming spaces to meet, unwind and dine.
Popular spots include The King’s Arms and the Casa Restaurant and Bar.
There’s also the Milk Town Brewing Company, situated by the River Avon, which offers locally crafted beers.
To enjoy a wide selection of live entertainment, we recommend visiting the Melksham Assembly Hall - with its packed calendar of concerts and theatrical productions.
The local gym is also close by, with Snap Fitness only 10 minutes’ drive away. You’ll also find an equestrian centre close by too.
Nestled between the Cotswolds National Landscape and North Wessex Downs National Landscape, Willowbrook Reach is a truly beautiful place to call home.
To learn more about our new homes in Melksham, book an appointment today.