Alderbury, Salisbury, SP5

The house is approached via a driveway, set down and away from the village road, and the façade of the house from this approach belies what you find beyond.

The home provides ample space for family living and is also ideal for those looking for the perfect escape/weekend retreat. There is close to 2,000 sq. ft. of accommodation, offering four double bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with a kitchen/breakfast room, dining room and sitting room. The house offers further opportunities for enhancement & extension subject to the usual consents.

Outside

This house has been designed for the enjoyment of outdoor pursuits and a country lifestyle. From almost every main room, you have views out across the river, valley, gardens and grounds. The sheer variety of opportunities to enjoy the wildlife is staggering including kingfisher, heron and egret.

There are approximately 100 metres of river frontage in this very special and quiet spot on the River Avon. The river and its tributaries form one of the most biodiverse chalk streams in the UK, with one of the most varied fish populations, and its importance is recognised by its designation as a Special Area of Conservation, reflecting the river’s rare habitats and species.

Situation

Alderbury is a popular and thriving village situated approximately three miles south east of the Cathedral city of Salisbury. Local village facilities include a village hall, a primary school, convenience store, post office, public house and tennis and football clubs. Alderbury is within easy access of Salisbury’s excellent shopping, leisure, cultural and educational facilities as well as the numerous shops at the Bourne Retail Park, including a Tesco’s Extra and a PureGym.

Good schools are numerous and include Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove, The Godolphin School as well as the hugely in-demand Bishops Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar Schools.

Located 3.9 miles from Salisbury mainline station with direct trains to London’s Waterloo (journey time approximately 86 minutes). The nearby A36 links into the M27 and the M3 and provides easy access out to the ports, Southampton Airport and London.

There is racing at Salisbury and Wincanton, golf at Highpost, South Wilts and Rushmore and fishing on the River Avon and other nearby chalk streams. The countryside surrounding Salisbury offers large unspoiled areas, most notably the renowned New Forest National Park ideal for walking and riding as well as easy access to the marinas on the Solent. There is also a small mooring on the river for a punt or Jon boat.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-57256