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Shackleton Place is situated in the picturesque Wiltshire countryside. With an on-site bistro, flexible care and 24 hour emergency call systems, the latest development from McCarthy Stone offers Retirement Living PLUS apartments in the popular medieval market town of Devizes.
Made up of 34 two bedroom and 21 one bedroom apartments, this Retirement Living PLUS development is within easy access to the stunning Salisbury plain and the local towns of Salisbury, Chippenham, Bath, Melksham and Trowbridge.
The range one and two bedroom apartments all have their own balcony or private patio area and come with a host of thoughtful details that are designed specifically with the needs of the over 70s in mind. These include raised height electrical sockets, lifts to all floors and mobility scooter storage. Our Retirement Living PLUS properties offer an extra level of comfort with a dedicated Estates Manager and staff on-site 24/7.
There will be 54 car parking spaces and overnight visitors have access to a dedicated guest suite. Every apartment in the Devizes development comes with double-glazing, panel heating and a fully fitted kitchen and shower room as standard as well as telephone and TV points installed in the living room and main bedroom and a Sky/Sky+ connection point.
Development Highlights
- Set in 5.3 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens
- Local amenities located less than a mile from site
- All apartments have a balcony or patio area
- On-site bistro style restaurant open daily with expert chef
- A frequent bus service to town centre
- Private car park with plenty of spaces

What is Retirement Living PLUS?
Exclusive to the over 70s, you’ll enjoy your own private apartment with thoughtful assisted living services on the doorstep, including a subsidised restaurant and optional personal care packages.
Key Features
- Landscaped gardens
- Camera entry system
- Car parking
- 24/7 call system
- Bistro
- Salon
- Wheelchair access
- Estates Manager
- Guest suite

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Our interactive site plan allows you to easily find available retirement properties. Click the tabs to view each floor. You'll see that one-bedroom homes are a pale green and two-bedroom homes are in blue. When you click on a property, you'll find out whether it is available for sale, rent or shared ownership, as well as pricing. Click on 'view property' to find out more. Retirement homes shown in burgundy are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our resales website.
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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/06/2018
Living at Shackleton Place
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- 27 Mar10:00 - 15:00
Coffee & Cake Open Day
27th MarBath Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2GZWe're opening our doors on Thursday 27th March and are offering you the opportunity to come and experience our beautiful development from 10am until 3pm.
Come along to our Coffee and Cake Open Day at Shackleton Place in Devizes. Join us on the day, enjoy a cup of coffee and a slice of cake, meet our friendly community, and have a guided tour around our available apartments and communal facilities.
Everyone is welcome, so bring your friends and family along too!
Our events are by appointment only, so please book early to avoid missing out.
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Living in Devizes
With a rich history and enviable location, Devizes is a great town for anyone looking for a peaceful lifestyle without compromising on local amenities and transport links. Home to nearly 32,000 residents, Devizes is a bustling and popular medieval market town. The Kennet and Avon Canal runs through the town and the famous Caen Hill Locks are situated 2.5 miles away, comprising a series of 29 locks over a 2-mile stretch of water.
Devizes features a variety of local and national shops including a large Sainsbury's that's just under a mile from the new development. The town is also lucky to have kept a good selection of unique independent shops offering a wide range of goods not found elsewhere. Weekly general and collectors markets, farmers' markets and continental markets also serve to give the town a rich sense of character and community.
A visit to the town's central Market Place offers several restaurants and cafes for laidback afternoons and evening meals, as well as a range of boutiques and shops. There is also a local cinema and a small pedestrianised area known as The Brittox. Devizes is also home to the Wadworth Brewery at the north end of Market Place. Their shire horses can regularly be seen making deliveries across the town centre.
Lovers of the great outdoors will enjoy the fantastic access to the stunning Salisbury plain in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside. With 300 square miles of chalk downlands, the plain is known for its rich archaeological history and is also home to the legendary Stonehenge.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- TSB
- HSBC
- The Lansdowne Surgery
- Devizes Library
The traditional Market Place is 0.7 miles from the development. Here, you’ll find a collection of independent and well-known shops, as well as an outdoor market every Thursday.
There’s plenty to keep you busy and active nearby. Devizes Leisure Centre is just 1.2 miles away and a cinema, library and Devizes Bowls Club are all within 1 mile of Shackleton Place.
Getting to Location
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Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only. Images may include upgrades and optional extras which may be available for you to purchase at an additional cost. Please click here for further explanations. Floor plans and pricing are accurate at time of publication. Floor plans are for guidance purposes only and are subject to change. Prices may fluctuate depending on market conditions and availability.