A development for a new retirement home complex in Melksham is underway with works expected to begin later in the year.

The redevelopment of the land at Withleigh House in Spa Road will create 20 one and two-bedroom apartments for retired residents over the age of 60 in the town. The new home, ran by McCarthy and Stone, is expected to start development in October with the first residents moving in next May.

Kim Caldwell, regional sales and marketing director for McCarthy and Stone, said: “Our Melksham development has already attracted significant levels of interest from local people who are interested in downsizing to a lower maintenance property.

“McCarthy and Stone is committed to designing flexible homes which are sensitively designed to reflect the character of the neighbourhood, and to allow people to make the most of their retirement years and live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.”

With Melksham train station just one mile away from the development site, a regular link between Trowbridge and Chippenham will be available for residents and their families.

“We would encourage retirees to get in touch to experience for themselves the high quality our homeowners have come to expect, and to be the first to be updated on our plans for our Melksham development, and to learn about some of the benefits of buying off plan from our experienced team,” added Mrs Caldwell.

Anyone interested in finding out more about the Melksham development can do so by visiting www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk or by calling 08002014739.