5 bed detached house for sale

Castle Road, Salisbury SP1

This exceptional detached period home, originally constructed in 1934 and later extensions with brick and part-rendered elevations under a tiled roof, has been comprehensively re-imagined, remodelled and fully refurbished by the current owners. The transformation has created a stunning family residence, with expansive accommodation that extends to circa 3,300 sq. Ft. And retains many original period features with a light and airy ambiance throughout.

The home boasts excellent green credentials and is fitted with 17 solar panels, battery storage system and car charging point.

The flow and flexibility of the ground floor accommodation is a particular feature of the stunning family home. Upon entering, you are greeted by a spacious entrance hall with the feature staircase rising to the first floor. There are two reception rooms to the front, including an elegant formal drawing room with a Limestone feature fireplace. Adjacent is a comfortable sitting room. Beyond is the central, heart of the home kitchen/breakfast room. The superb space is comprehensively appointed with stylish wall and base units with Quartz work surfaces and quality integrated appliances. The large island provides plenty of further workspace, storage and a wine chiller. The ideal everyday entertaining and dining space. The dining room is beyond, that in turns leads through to the 20 ft garden room. The ground floor is completed by a spacious boot room with an external door, a cloakroom/laundry room and a generous study or gym.

The first floor is accessed by two staircases where there are five bedrooms, three of which have built-in wardrobes, arranged around the generous landing. The principal bedroom suite has a feature bay window and views across Victoria Park, a stylish en-suite shower room and a dressing area. Two modern family bathrooms and a cloakroom service the four remaining bedrooms. There is a vast loft space which could be converted to make two more bedrooms with en-suites.

Outside

The home occupies a commanding position opposite Victoria Park, set behind hedged and fenced boundaries that provide privacy and seclusion. There is a vast driveway that provides parking for multiple vehicles and gives access to the oversize 31' x 16' double garage.

The front garden is designed with aesthetic and ease of maintenance in mind. Pretty shrub borders flank the driveway and wrap around the home, creating a welcoming pretty frontage. The rear garden is divided into two key areas. The majority part is predominantly laid to lawn with structured floral and herbaceous borders and a paved terrace ideal for alfresco entertaining and dining. Behind an established hedge, there is a secondary secluded garden with abundantly stocked beds and a tranquil additional seating area. The gardens are a superb size and still offer scope for the next owner to create their dream garden.

Situation

The house enjoys views overlooking Victoria Park to the front. Established in 1887, Victoria Park is Salisbury’s oldest park. The southern section is characterized by formal planting, mature shrubs, and trees, while the northern area offers a large children’s play zone, coffee shop and a variety of sports facilities, including a football pitch and pavilion. The park is also home to the Victoria Park Community Tennis Centre.

Salisbury, a beautiful Cathedral city, provides a diverse range of shops, restaurants, arts venues, and recreational facilities. Direct trains from Salisbury to London Waterloo take around 90 minutes.

For sporting enthusiasts, racing is available at Salisbury Racecourse and Wincanton, with golf accessible at South Wilts Golf Club and High Post. The region is also well-known for excellent fishing opportunities along the River Avon, the Test, and nearby chalk streams.

The A303 offers convenient access to the Southwest and London via the M3. The area benefits from a wide selection of state and independent schools, including Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove, Godolphin, and the highly regarded Bishop Wordsworth’s and South Wilts Grammar Schools.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-58429