The Friary, Salisbury

A charming Grade II* listed house in a quiet and convenient location close to the city centre and Cathedral Close. The property offers 4/5 bedrooms arranged over three floors and has a wealth of historical features together with a pretty walled courtyard garden and garaging to the rear. No onward chain.

A charming Grade II* listed property dating from the early seventeenth century, conveniently situated close to the city centre with the benefit of a large garage to the rear.

The property has an interesting history believed to have been built by a former Mayor of the city and takes its name from former owners of the property. It has existed as a private school and has historical links with the novelist Henry Fielding who it is believed married a member of the Cradock family in 1734.

The house is full of original features including stone mullion windows, large and impressive fireplaces in many rooms, high ceilings, ornate plaster work and exposed brick and beamwork. The spacious accommodation is arranged over three floors with a versatile and flexible layout to suit most living requirements. It is positioned in a quiet, no through road near to all the amenities and 200 metres from the Cathedral Close.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hallway which leads to the two principal reception rooms. The drawing room has a decorative plaster ceiling and a fireplace which has an inset woodburner together with built in bookcases. The family room has a similar fireplace and access to an understair cupboard and cloakroom.

The dining area has double doors into the kitchen which has an integrated oven, hob and a dishwasher. Completing the ground floor is a utility room which houses the gas boiler and accesses the rear courtyard garden.

On the first floor there is a landing area and an adjoining dressing /study area which connects both double bedrooms and it also leads to a shower room. Both double bedrooms have feature fireplaces with the second bedroom having a basin with fitted storage under.

On the second floor are three additional bedrooms with sloping ceilings with one of the bedrooms leading off another, making it suitable as a dressing room as it has fitted wardrobes. There is also a family bathroom on this floor.

To the rear of the property is a paved courtyard walled garden which provides a particularly private aspect with a rear access gate on to Friary Lane. Opposite the garden is a large garage with an electric up and over door, which is a most useful asset so close to the city.

Cradock House is situated in a highly sought after position, just off St Ann Street and within easy walking distance of the historic market square. The city has an excellent range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities. It is particularly close to Bishop Wordsworth Grammar school for boys and there is also a girls grammar school (South Wilts) in addition to other primary, secondary and private schools.

Salisbury has a mainline railway station that offers a regular service to London Waterloo (90 minutes) and there are excellent road links to the A303 and M27.

The property is offered to the market with no onward chain.