Manor Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1

A substantial semi-detached Victorian villa in a generous plot, the subject of imaginative extension to create a spacious, comfortable and versatile family home.

Description

The property offers a wonderful balance of formal and informal living space, complimented by traditionally high ceilings and attractive period detailing throughout.

The accommodation is entered via an attractive entrance hall with guest cloakroom. To the front of the house is an elegant living room featuring a fireplace with ‘Jetmaster grate’ and a large bay window, creating a bright and inviting reception space. A substantial dining room, also with a fireplace, leads through double doors to the breakfast room and adjoining living area. This open and sociable space currently accommodates a dining table easily seating eight, alongside a comfortable sitting area, and forms the natural heart of the home.

The kitchen is positioned at the rear of the house and opens directly onto the terrace and garden. It is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall-mounted cabinetry set beneath worktops, incorporating two inset sinks, an Aga, and a range of appliances including an oven, hob, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Adjacent to the kitchen is a larder and good sized utility room. Further accommodation comprises a good study and additional store room providing invaluable additional space.

The first floor provides four generous bedrooms, all benefiting from fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom enjoys a well appointed en suite bath/shower room, while the remaining bedrooms each have hand basins. Bedroom three, situated at the rear, has been enlarged to create a particularly attractive guest bedroom, complete with an oriel window and charming window seat overlooking the garden. The family bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower over. A spacious landing includes a linen cupboard and access to the roof space via a loft ladder.

OUTSIDE
There is a highly attractive garden to the front with decorative paving and a variety of mature shrubs. There is side pedestrian access to a generous paved area. To the rear is a large and beautifully arranged walled garden featuring a generous paved terrace ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, a substantial lawn, and well-stocked raised beds, borders and ornamental pond. To the rear of the garden there is currently a productive vegetable patch and greenhouse.

The garage, which benefits from light and power, is located behind gates with access onto Fairview Road.

There is off-street parking with scope to create additional spaces if desired. This area also presents potential to enhance the existing garage or create additional accommodation, subject to the necessary consents, offering a variety of possible uses.

Location

Manor Road is a broad residential street situated on the eastern side of the city, and within a ten minute walk of Salisbury’s centre. The city offers a wide selection of shops, restaurants, arts and recreational facilities. Excellent sports facilities include tennis, squash, rugby, golf and a variety of gyms, with fishing on the River A von, Test and outlying chalk streams. There is a wide selection of both state and independent schools in the area, including Salisbury Cathedral School, St Mark’s, Chafyn Grove, Godolphin and Leehurst Swan, as well as Bishop Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar Schools. The house is within walking distance of these schools. The A303 provides access to the south west and to London via the M3. Trains from Salisbury to London Waterloo have a journey time of approximately 90 minutes.

Square Footage: 2,432 sq ft



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Additional Info

Method of Sale : The freehold of 18 Manor Road is available for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.

Services : Mains electricity, Mains water, Mains drainage, Gas central heating (Boiler in understairs cupboard in entrance hall). There is a water softener. The property is in a conservation area.

Local Authority : Wiltshire Council

Council tax : Band F

Energy Performance : rating C

VIEWING : Strictly by appointment with sole agents Savills.

Wayleaves and Easements : The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Agents Note : There is a covenant restricting development with a view to creating a further separate dwelling under a separate title accessed from Fairview Road.