Milston Road, Bulford, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4

A substantial Victorian former vicarage set in about 1.5 acres, with extensive outbuildings and planning permission for an annexe.

Description

The Old Vicarage is a substantial Victorian family house, understood to date from the 1890s, built of Flemish bond brickwork with attractive tile hung elevations beneath a tiled roof. The house has considerable period character, with fireplaces, parquet flooring, generous proportions and large bay windows, while also having been carefully adapted for modern family life. The accommodation extends to about 4,219 sq ft, with a further 871 sq ft of outbuildings.

The house is approached from Milston Road through iron gates onto a gravel driveway, providing ample parking to the front, while a separate rear driveway gives further access and flexibility. Double doors open into a tiled entrance hall, from which the principal reception rooms are arranged. The drawing room has parquet flooring, a fireplace with metal surround and two large bay windows overlooking the garden. The sitting room also has parquet flooring, a fireplace and a large bay window, creating a comfortable and more informal room. A cloakroom with hand basin is also accessed from the hall.

The kitchen / reception is an impressive and beautifully appointed space, with underfloor heating and bi fold doors opening onto the terrace. The kitchen has been carefully designed with bespoke wall and floor units, quartz worktops and a large island incorporating a Belfast sink, hot water tap, storage and a breakfast seating area. The main cooking appliances include a La Cornue range with gas hobs and a Wolf extractor. Further integrated appliances are by Miele and include an oven, microwave oven with warming drawer, coffee machine, vacuum drawer, American style fridge freezer and separate wine fridge. There is also a pantry for hidden appliances. The same attention to detail continues into the living area, where handcrafted cabinetry, shelving and cupboards have been designed around a wall mounted television and sound system.

The dining room leads directly from the kitchen and has parquet flooring, a fireplace and views over the garden. The utility room provides extensive storage and space for a washing machine and separate dryer. Next door, the plant room contains twin Worcester gas boilers, a large unvented hot water cylinder and the hub for the security and entertainment systems. The boot room has an external door to the rear of the house, a fitted bench, shelving, cupboards and a useful dog shower.

From the hall, the staircase rises via a half landing to the first floor. The bedroom accommodation has been particularly well fitted, with bespoke wardrobes, cabinetry and shelving providing excellent storage. The principal bedroom suite comprises a generous bedroom with fireplace and views over the garden, a dressing room with extensive fitted wardrobes and a large bathroom with a dormer window overlooking the garden. The bathroom includes a separate enclosed shower, bath and twin vanity unit with hand basins. There are two further large double bedrooms on this floor, both with windows overlooking the garden, together with a family bathroom with separate enclosed shower, bath, hand basin and WC.

On the second floor there are three further double bedrooms, each with its own fireplace and attractive views over the gardens. These rooms also benefit from bespoke fitted storage, including wardrobes, cabinetry and shelving. A further bathroom serves this floor, with enclosed shower, hand basin and WC.

There are integrated Sonos ceiling speakers in the principal ground floor rooms and Cat 5 cabling throughout the house.

OUTSIDE
The house sits in gardens and grounds of about 1.5 acres. To the front, the garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with established flower and shrub beds and hedging which adds privacy and seasonal scent. One area includes a pond. To one side of the house are two greenhouses and a large workshop / shed, with planning permission for a separate dwelling. The property is particularly practical in its access, with driveways to both the front and rear. To the rear there is a further lawned garden, two wooden sheds and a rear drive leading to the road.

PLANNING
Planning permission has been granted for the demolition of the existing outbuilding and the erection of a two storey dwelling annexe. The Wiltshire Council planning application reference is PL/2023/04852. A further planning application exists for the construction of an outbuilding incidental to the main dwelling, understood to comprise a triple garage with first floor accommodation / studio. The Wiltshire Council planning application reference is PL/2023/11084. Interested parties should make their own enquiries of Wiltshire Council and satisfy themselves as to the full terms of the consents.

Location

The Old Vicarage is situated on Milston Road in Bulford, a well connected Wiltshire village on the edge of Salisbury Plain, close to Amesbury and the Stonehenge World Heritage landscape. Bulford has a good range of local amenities, including a shop, post office, pharmacy, GP surgery, village hall, recreation grounds, play areas, sports facilities and local schooling. Further everyday facilities can be found in Amesbury, with a wider range of shopping, leisure, cultural and recreational amenities available in Salisbury. Amesbury is about 2 miles, Tidworth about 5 miles, Salisbury about 9 miles, Andover about 12 miles, Marlborough about 15.5 miles and Winchester about 22 miles.

There are good local schooling options, including Bulford St Leonard’s C of E Primary School, Kiwi Primary School, Durrington C of E Junior School, Avon Valley Academy and The Stonehenge School. Independent schools in the wider area include Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove, Godolphin, Leehurst Swan, Farleigh, Warminster School and Dauntsey’s.

The surrounding countryside is a particular feature of the area, with Salisbury Plain, the River Avon valley and the wider landscape around Stonehenge offering excellent opportunities for walking, riding and cycling. Nearby Salisbury provides a strong cultural offering, including Salisbury Cathedral, the theatre, cinema, restaurants, cafés and independent shops.

The area is well placed for communications. Grateley station is about 6 miles (1h 17m to Waterloo) and Salisbury station about 9 miles (1h 28m to Waterloo). Salisbury also provides rail connections to Bath, Bristol, Southampton and the west country. The A303 is readily accessible, giving access east towards Andover, the M3 and London, and west towards the west country.

Square Footage: 4,219 sq ft


Acreage: 1.5 Acres

Directions

SP4 9BY

Additional Info

METHOD OF SALE : The freehold of The Old Vicarage is available for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.

SERVICES : Mains electricity, Mains water, Mains drainage, LPG gas central heating. The property is understood to be within the Bulford Conservation Area.

LOCAL AUTHORITY : Wiltshire Council.

COUNCIL TAX : Band: G

EPC : Rating - 39(E)

VIEWINGS : 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.