Calne is a town and civil parish within Wiltshire, southwestern England, at the north western edge of the North Wessex Downs hill range. A designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Calne is situated on a small river, the Marden, that rises 2 miles (3 kilometres) away in the Wessex Downs, and it is the only town on that river. During the time of the 2011 Census, Calne boasted a permanent resident population of roughly 17,000 inhabitants. Since the late 1990s, Calne grew quickly in contrast to the majority of other towns in the South West area. The Lansdowne Park housing development, finished at the end of 2008, has greatly increased the physical scale of the town, developing an entirely new north-western suburban area. This features a new primary school, a medical centre and a small shopping area consisting of a mix of shops. Such redevelopment has attracted professional workers from traditionally more prosperous areas for instance, Bath, Bristol, Marlborough and as far afield as the 'silicon valley' towns of central Berkshire. Well known buildings in the town include St Mary's Church, a selection of houses on The Green, and the town hall. Of special note is Calne Library, opened by the Queen in 2001, which has won accolades for its groundbreaking design. Ever since the demolition of the Harris pork factory and the completion of the first stage of redevelopment regeneration in 2001, Calne has seen Cotswold stone, just like local limestone, being put to use alongside smart red brickwork, formerly reserved for fine historic buildings. For all your property improvements, ensure to make work with of trustworthy experts in Calne to ensure a good quality service at a competitive price.