Bishops Drive, Salisbury

About the property

***WATCH THE VIDEO TOUR*** Set atop one of Salisbury's most sought-after locations, this property offers prospective buyers with the opportunity to establish their perfect family home within the enviable Bishops Drive. As you approach the property, you are welcomed with a frontage awash with late medieval character. Timber studding within the upper layer of the construction presents a uniqueness seldom found in properties that also offer such modern accommodation. As you step inside, the property welcomes you with a split-level layout that creates sizeable spaces, all with scenic outlooks towards to the surrounding setting. The kitchen offers modern integrated appliances including built-in Neff double oven and hob. The sitting room offers a vast exposed brickwork hearth within which sits the wood burner and its ascending flue. Additionally, this space boasts a covered balcony spot to the rear where any new owner will enjoy views over their vibrant garden housing its hot tub and substantial raised decking with integrated spotlights and extended views towards Salisbury Cathedral to the north. The family bathroom and en-suite also offer contemporary styled fixtures as well as a sun tunnel that draws natural light into the bathroom. The property boasts spacious accommodation across the four bedrooms as well as a practical office space in a tucked away spot, accessible from the rear garden. Bonus practicalities include a utility room from the kitchen, and a double garage with dual remote operated up-and-over doors to the front.

Approach

As you travel west on New Harnham Road after turning off at the Harnham Junction, take the left onto Old Blandford Road. As you proceed up the hill, Bishops Drive will be right hand side. Follow the road as it bends to the right and the property will be seen on your left-hand side.

Entrance Hall

Double doors give access to the property, opening into an initial tiled porch space. The entrance hall is led with engineered oak wood flooring. Carpeted stairs give access to the kitchen below, and the accommodation above, with the sitting room to the left.

Sitting Room 22' 7'' x 11' 6'' (6.88m x 3.50m)

Engineered oak wood flooring with window to the front aspect and sliding door to the covered and tiled balcony at the rear. Offers a large, exposed brickwork hearth with small windows at the sides. This houses the wood burner with ascending flue.

Kitchen/Diner 20' 1'' x 16' 7'' (6.12m x 5.05m)

Carpeted steps from the entrance hall lead down to the kitchen/diner. Led with a continuation of the oak wood flooring and tiles under the kitchen. Windows to the rear and two glass panelled doors to the front decking space, as well as access to the utility room and cloakroom. The kitchen offers a high and low timber storage cupboards with adjoining Mistral Koronia worktops and integrated one and a half sink basin with drainer unit. Integrated dishwasher, Neff double oven with adjacent worktop-fitted Neff electric hob. Space for fridge/freezer and access to a large airing cupboard.

Cloakroom

Oak wood flooring with WC, wash basin with cabinet below, heated towel rail

Utility Room 8' 3'' x 5' 11'' (2.51m x 1.80m)

Continuation of the tiled flooring a window and door to the side aspect. Offers additional high and low cupboards with adjoining solid worktops and splashback tiling. Sink with drainer unit, space for washing machine and a tumble drier.

Main Bedroom 12' 6'' x 11' 7'' (3.81m x 3.53m)

Carpeted bedroom space with window to the rear aspect. Offers two built-in mirror-fronted wardrobe units.

En-suite 9' 7'' x 6' 1'' (2.92m x 1.85m)

Timber-effect flooring with window to the side. Offers a walk-in shower unit with surrounding wet-wall panelling, a WC, bidet, wash hand basin, and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two 15' 0'' x 11' 7'' (4.57m x 3.53m)

Carpeted bedroom space with window to the rear with Cathedral views.

Bedroom Three 12' 5'' x 9' 7'' (3.78m x 2.92m)

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

Bedroom Four 8' 7'' x 8' 2'' (2.61m x 2.49m)

Carpeted bedroom space with window to the rear aspect.

Family Bathroom 8' 3'' x 7' 9'' (2.51m x 2.36m)

Wall and floor tiling with sun tunnel light above. Offers a bathtub with shower facilities, walk-in shower unit, WC, wash basin with adjacent worktop and cabinets below, and a heated towel rail.

Office 11' 4'' x 9' 7'' (3.45m x 2.92m)

Accessible from the rear garden. A private office space with laminate flooring and window to the rear aspect.

Garage 18' 0'' x 19' 6'' (5.48m x 5.94m)

Double garage space with two remotely operated up-and-over doors.

Exterior

To the front, there is a well-kept lawn with flower beds and a driveway leading to the double garage. Steps lead down to the front door and the entertaining patio space to the left. Both sides offer steps that give access to the raised decking space at the rear. This in turn gives access to the kitchen/diner via rear doors. The decking stretches down to a patio which both houses the hot tub and the door to the office. The garden then develops into a colourful lawn with flower beds, a shed, and other flora.

Location

he property is situated in the popular area of Harnham which is within one and a half miles of the historic cathedral city of Salisbury. Local facilities include a Marks and Spencer's food shop at the nearby garage on the Downton Road and a Nisa general store a little further on. Harnham Primary school is located in Hollows Close, only a short walk away. Salisbury has extensive shopping facilities, a thriving market and a good range of amenities including supermarkets, high street shops, copious restaurants, pubs and bars, the theatre, the arts centre, a cinema and both state and private educational facilities. Leisure and recreational facilities include the Five Rivers Leisure Centre, private members gymnasiums, golf club and recreation grounds and three tennis clubs, (one of which is close by). 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.