5 bed detached house for sale

St. Marks Avenue, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1

An exceptional ‘Arts and Crafts’ detached five bedroom family house in an elevated position with a large garden and tennis court. No chain!

Believed to date from Arts & Crafts period, Blue Ridge is a striking detached family house built of painted brick under a wonderful blue glazed pantile roof, occupying an elevated position on the north side of the city, with far reaching views.
This attractive family home occupies a generous plot and offers beautifully presented, bright and versatile accommodation, perfectly suited to modern living. Stylish décor flows throughout, complemented by quality lighting, oak wood flooring, high-quality bespoke storage solutions and full double glazing ensuring both comfort and efficiency.
The welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the rest of the house, leading through an impressive sitting room and dining room which have been opened out to create a superb, light- filled dual- aspect living space - ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining on a larger scale. A separate snug/study provides a quieter retreat, complete with fitted shelving and desk, perfect for home working or reading.
The kitchen is generously proportioned, offering ample space for a breakfast table and centred around a classic Aga, creating a warm and sociable heart to the home. There is planning permission in place to extend and create a substantial open-plan kitchen/ family room, presenting an exciting opportunity for further enhancement. A good size utility room and guest cloakroom add to the practicality of the ground floor. To the rear, two adjacent garages offer excellent storage and further potential, subject to the necessary consents.
The upper floors provide five generous bedrooms, all benefiting from fitted wardrobes. These are served by a smart family bathroom, a separate shower room and an additional cloakroom. There is also extensive and easily accessible eaves storage.

The property benefits from no chain, an internal viewing is highly recommended.

St Mark’s Avenue is situated on the north/east side of the city, within an easy 15 minute walk of the centre. The area offers easy access to local sports and recreational facilities, with the comprehensive amenities available in the city centre, Salisbury is renowned for its wide selection of excellent schools, both private and state, including Bishops Wordsworth’s and South Wilts Grammar School. Salisbury’s rich cultural calendar offers a wealth of opportunities that include theatre, concerts, Salisbury Cathedral and its variety of events as well as bookshops, restaurants, cafes and shops. Salisbury railway station offers direct trains into London Waterloo within 90 minutes. As well as connections to Bath, Bristol, Southampton and the west country. For the motorist the A303 and M27 provide good road access to London, Southampton and the wider South of England.

A particular highlight of the property is the exceptionally generous garden. Beautifully stocked with mature shrubs, established hedging and a variety of fruit trees, it offers both privacy and year-round interest. A hard tennis court with lighting provides excellent recreational space, while a superb summer house-complete with kitchen and bar-creates a wonderful setting for entertaining and al fresco dining, enhanced by atmospheric lighting for long summer evenings.

Altogether this is a rare opportunity, to acquire a substantial and well-appointed family home with impressive gardens and exciting scope for future enlargement.

Band G.

Mains electricity, Mains water, Mains drainage, Gas central heating

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