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1 bed retirement property for sale Lowbourne, Melksham, SN12

Offers over

£70,000

Added on 24/09/2026

Retirement home

Type: Retirement property
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £150 per sq ft
Tenure: Leasehold

Key features

Immaculate Retirement Property
Convenient and Accessible Location
Beautifully Maintained Communal Garden
Close to Supermarkets and Bus Routes

About this property

Situated within a quiet and well-regarded cul-de-sac, this attractive and well-maintained home at Giffords Court offers a fantastic opportunity for retired individulas or couples. Enjoying a convenient position within easy reach of Melksham town centre, local amenities, and transport links, the property combines practical living space with a welcoming and homely feel throughout. Upon entering the property, you are greeted by a bright and inviting entrance area leading through to a comfortable living room, ideal for both relaxing evenings and entertaining guests.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,715
Band B

£2,000
Band C

£2,286
Band D

£2,572
Band E

£3,143
Band F

£3,715
Band G

£4,286
Band H

£5,144

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Wiltshire, 2026/27 bills run from £1,715 a year in band A to £5,144 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Wiltshire, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Price guide

This home

£150 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£312 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£228 / sq ft

£150 / sq ft

£390 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£150 per sq ft, below almost all recent sales in SN12 (£228–£390, 10th–90th percentile, 888 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 888 homes sold in SN12 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in SN12 →

Location

Lowbourne, Melksham, SN12

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £70,000

£35k £105k

Deposit10% £7,000

£0 £70k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £63,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £14,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
Flat 22, Giffords Court, Lowbourne Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jun 2026	667 sq ft £150/sq ft	667 sq ft	£150	£100,000
Flat 44, Giffords Court, Lowbourne Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2025	603 sq ft £145/sq ft	603 sq ft	£145	£87,500
Flat 7, Giffords Court, Lowbourne Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jul 2025	710 sq ft £225/sq ft	710 sq ft	£225	£160,000
Flat 20, Giffords Court, Lowbourne Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2025	506 sq ft £158/sq ft	506 sq ft	£158	£80,000
Flat 39, Giffords Court, Lowbourne Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2025	517 sq ft £155/sq ft	517 sq ft	£155	£80,000
Flat 31, Giffords Court, Lowbourne Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2025	678 sq ft £192/sq ft	678 sq ft	£192	£130,000
Flat 33, Giffords Court, Lowbourne Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2024	517 sq ft £164/sq ft	517 sq ft	£164	£84,750
Flat 1, Giffords Court, Lowbourne Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jul 2024	517 sq ft £223/sq ft	517 sq ft	£223	£115,000