5 bed detached house for sale

Laverstock, Salisbury SP1

This simply stunning home has been completely re-imagined, refurbished and extended by the current owners. Inside, the open plan and flowing living spaces create a sense of openness and scale, offering an airy, sociable living environment. The layout is perfectly suited to entertaining and ideal for modern family living, balancing style with functionality. Every detail of practical yet stylish modern living standards has been thought of.

Inside, the property has been comprehensively refurbished and extended to create spacious, flowing living areas flooded with natural light. The home offers a high specification with quality features including a hot water tap, solar panels & battery, bedroom air conditioning, two dishwashers, Miele coffee machine and a steam oven. The grand entrance lobby welcomes you into a 32-foot drawing room with a feature fireplace and elegant double doors opening onto a limestone terrace and the enchanting riverside gardens. Adjoining this are a charming garden room and an inviting sitting room, both perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The bespoke kitchen, the heart of the home, boasts extensive marble work surfaces and top-of-the-line Miele appliances, complemented by a large central island and a practical utility room. Additional ground floor rooms include a study (or snug/playroom) and a cloakroom, enhancing everyday convenience.

Upstairs, four beautifully proportioned double bedrooms and a further single bedroom offers flexibility and comfort. The principal suite is a true retreat, featuring a generous dressing room and a sleek en-suite bathroom. Two further bedrooms enjoy en-suite facilities, with the remaining bedrooms served by a stylish family bathroom.

Outside

Outside, the property provides ample parking and garaging, including a triple garage, carport, and single garage with an adjoining room and shower - ideal for conversion into an annexe (subject to planning). The mature front gardens frame the elegant façade, while the rear garden is a private sanctuary. A spacious limestone terrace, an oak-framed pergola for alfresco dining, sweeping lawns, colourful borders, and specimen trees culminate in direct access to the riverbank and a charming summerhouse-perfect for peaceful evenings by the water. In all, the home and gardens sit within 0.65 acres.

Situation

Laverstock is a parish on the eastern side of Salisbury. It is the site of a settlement since the sixth century and lies on the east bank of the River Bourne with rising downland on its eastern boundary and water meadows stretching out to the west. Its name signifies “the village of the lark.” It is thriving with a church, a stores, three schools, a pub and a village hall where a diverse array of clubs and events are held. There is also the River Bourne Community Farm, two takeaways, the Ford & Laverstock Social club and an excellent bus service into Salisbury.

The property is very well connected to the city’s excellent range of cultural, leisure and shopping facilities, being only a 30 minute walk to Salisbury train station with direct services to London Waterloo. Southampton Airport (24 miles) offers daily flights to a number of national and international destinations. Laverstock is convenient for commuting by car, being on the eastern side of Salisbury. The A303, Test Valley and A34, A36 and M3/ M27 motorways are reachable.The property is also within a prime position to reach both Bishop Wordsworth’s and South Wilts grammar schools, and an array of schools in the independent sector including Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove and Godolphin.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-61034