St. Marks Avenue, Salisbury

About the property

***WATCH THE VIDEO TOUR*** Occupying a prime residential location along the sought-after St. Mark's Avenue is this substantial five-bedroom family home. Set away from the road on a raised position, the accommodation benefits from extended views towards the Laverstock Downs, as well as being within walking distance from the Salisbury city centre and the range of amenities it has to offer. The accommodation comprises a good-sized sitting room, a larger living room with adjoining dining area, a farmhouse-style kitchen, practical utility, and a cloakroom on the ground floor. Upstairs there are five well-proportioned bedrooms, with a dressing area and en-suite to the main, as well as a family bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower unit. The fifth bedroom lends itself as an ideal home office/study, with an additional office area situated in the loft space currently equipped with convenient desks and storage. Externally, the property sits within a generous plot with a driveway to the front providing comfortable parking for three to four cars. To the rear there is a large garden introduced by a patio with room for al fresco seating. Steps then ascend to a lawn area with a variety of flora and greenery at its perimeter. To the very rear there is a lovely allotment area ideal for growing plants and produce. There is also an integral single garage accessible from the utility room, providing further storage, and a summer house in the garden with capacity for a studio or home office.

Approach

From Salisbury, proceed north from St. Mark's Roundabout onto St. Marks Avenue where the property will be on the left-hand side after approximately half-a-mile.

Entrance Hall

Front door with adjacent stained-glass windows opens to the entrance hall with wood-effect flooring. A bright and welcoming space which gives access to the sitting room, living/dining room, and the kitchen, as well as the first-floor landing via the carpeted stairs with under-stair cupboard.

Sitting Room 13' 11'' x 13' 6'' (4.24m x 4.11m)

Timber flooring with window bay to the front aspect. Offers a chimney breast housing a wood burner set on a tiled hearth with feature timber surround.

Living/Dining Room 14' 0'' x 13' 4'' (4.26m x 4.06m)

Continuation of the wood-effect flooring with window to the side. Offers a fireplace with stone surround and timber mantelpiece above. Directly flows through to the dining area (12'11" x 9'9") with sliding patio doors to the garden at the rear, and serving hatch from the kitchen.

Kitchen 12' 10'' x 10' 2'' (3.91m x 3.10m)

Further continuation of the wood-effect flooring with windows to the rear, and door through to the utility room. Offers a range of shaker-style cabinet units with adjoining timber worktops incorporating a one-and-a-half stainless-steel sink basin with drainer unit, and surrounding splashback tiling. Offers space for a Range-style cooker with extractor hood above, has plumbing for a dishwasher, and space for an under-counter fridge/freezer. Has room for a set of table and chairs to enjoy as a breakfast area.

Utility Room 7' 7'' x 7' 2'' (2.31m x 2.18m)

Continuation of the wood-effect flooring with access to the garage, cloakroom, and the rear garden via glass-panelled door. Offers additional cabinet units with adjoining countertop space incorporating a stainless-steel sink basin with drainer unit and surrounding splashback tiling. Has space and plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. Houses the wall-mounted Worcester gas boiler for heating and hot water.

Cloakroom 4' 6'' x 2' 10'' (1.37m x 0.86m)

A convenient cloakroom space. Offers a WC and a wash hand basin.

First Floor Landing

Carpeted stairs from the entrance hall ascend to the first-floor landing. Gives access to the five bedrooms and the family bathroom, as well as the loft room via the timber stairs.

Bedroom One 14' 1'' x 12' 11'' (4.29m x 3.93m)

A large carpeted bedroom with windows to the side and rear, and a central feature fireplace. Opens into the dressing area (12'10" x 10'4") with a range of built-in wardrobes and storage, and has access to the en-suite.

En-suite 9' 9'' x 7' 10'' (2.97m x 2.39m)

Timber flooring with window to the rear. Offers a bathtub with surrounding splashback tiling, a separate shower cubicle, WC, and a wash hand basin.

Bedroom Two 13' 9'' x 12' 11'' (4.19m x 3.93m)

Carpeted bedroom with window bay to the front aspect, and a built-in wardrobe unit.

Bedroom Three 10' 4'' x 7' 5'' (3.15m x 2.26m)

Carpeted bedroom with window to the front aspect, and a built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom Four 10' 4'' x 7' 5'' (3.15m x 2.26m)

Carpeted bedroom with window to the rear aspect, and a built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom five/Study 8' 11'' x 7' 6'' (2.72m x 2.28m)

Carpeted bedroom with window to the front. Lends itself to be an ideal home office/study space.

Family Bathroom 9' 11'' x 8' 11'' (3.02m x 2.72m)

Timber flooring. Offers a roll top bath with surrounding splashback tiling, a separate shower cubicle, WC with concealed cistern, and a wash hand basin. Also has a built-in storage cupboard.

Loft Room 13' 1'' x 10' 2'' (3.98m x 3.10m)

A carpeted loft space with Velux to the side. Currently utilised as an additional office with built-in storage. Gives access to further traditional loft space.

Garage 19' 9'' x 6' 9'' (6.02m x 2.06m)

A single garage providing practical storage with double doors to the front and access from the utility room.

Exterior

To the front, there is a driveway with comfortable space for three to four cars. There is also a raised front garden home to a variety of flowers and greenery. To the rear, doors from the utility room and the dining area open to an introductory patio with room for al fresco seating. Steps then rise to a good-sized laid-to-lawn garden with a path leading to an additional patio where there is access to a summerhouse with capacity to be a studio or home office. Continuing further there is an extensive allotment-style area with space for growing a range of plants and produce. There is a range of flora and greenery at the garden's perimeter including flower beds, shrubs, and mature trees.

Location

Within the immediate vicinity of the property there is excellent access to the nearby St. Mark's Church of England Junior School, Exeter House School, and Wyndham Park Infants School. Additionally, the property is a very short walk away from the St. Mark's Gardens and the Castle Hill Country Park for rural walks. The cathedral city of Salisbury is a short walk away and offers a great range of amenities. These include, but are not limited to, supermarkets, high-street shops, bi-weekly markets, copious restaurants, pubs & bars, a theatre, the arts centre, a cinema and renowned state and private schools. These include Bishop's Wordsworth School, South Wilts Grammar School, Godolphin School, and Leehurst Swan. Leisure and recreational facilities include the nearby Five Rivers Leisure Centre, private members gymnasiums, a golf club, and recreation grounds. Salisbury train station offers direct commuter links to London Waterloo and the West Country. Additionally, Salisbury is well-positioned to offer great road links to the coastal cities of Southampton and Bournemouth, as well as routes into the New Forest.

Services

The property is connected with mains drainage, water, and gas. There are solar panels that heat hot water for the property.