Markan Road, Salisbury

About the property

***WATCH THE VIDEO TOUR*** NO ONWARD CHAIN*** Welcome to Markan Road. This detached bungalow, located to the east of Salisbury, offers an excellent opportunity to create a modern family home in a desirable location. With its brick elevations under a tiled roof, the property benefits from gas-fired central heating and double glazing throughout. While the home has been well-maintained, it offers significant potential for modernisation, allowing new owners to put their personal stamp on the property. The accommodation is spacious and thoughtfully arranged.

The reception hall provides access to all principal rooms, creating a welcoming entryway. The sitting room benefits from a double aspect, flooding the space with natural light and offering delightful views of the surrounding downland. A fireplace with a capped gas connection provides a focal point, and doors lead out to the rear garden, enhancing the flow between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Adjacent to the sitting room, the dining room offers a versatile space for entertaining or family meals. Its dual-aspect windows and direct access to the front patio make it an adaptable and airy room.

The kitchen, fitted with marble-effect worktops and shaker-style cabinetry, is practical and functional. It includes integrated appliances such as a washing machine, a four-ring gas hob with a filter hood, and an under-oven with grill, alongside space for a fridge/freezer. A breakfast bar provides an additional dining option, and a side door offers easy access to the garden. While fully serviceable, the kitchen could be updated to meet modern tastes and requirements.

The principal bedroom is a generously sized space with lovely views of the downland and built-in storage, including wardrobes and a dressing table. It is complemented by an en-suite WC with a wash hand basin and radiator. The second bedroom also features a fitted double wardrobe with storage overhead, while the third bedroom includes a double airing cupboard and additional storage, making it ideal for guests or as a home office.

The bathroom, equipped with a white suite, includes a panelled bath with a mains shower, a wash hand basin, and a WC. Fully tiled walls and laminate flooring ensure the space is easy to maintain, while offering an opportunity for a stylish update.

Externally, the property offers a range of practical features. The front driveway provides parking for at least two vehicles, leading up to an integral garage. The garage includes a workshop area complete with workbenches, light, power, and a telephone point, making it an excellent space for hobbies or additional storage.

The front garden is terraced with gravel paths, plant beds, and steps leading to the main entrance. The rear garden, laid out across two levels, has been designed for low maintenance with paviour and gravel areas. Wrought iron steps lead to a railed terrace with raised planting beds, and the garden backs onto open fields, providing a peaceful and private outdoor space.

This property offers a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to modernise and create their ideal home. With its generous accommodation, potential for improvement, and convenient location close to Salisbury, it presents an exciting prospect.

Directions

Leave Salisbury on the A345 Castle Road towards Amesbury and at the Beehive Park and Ride roundabout take the third exit onto The Portway. Continue for about a mile until reaching a roundabout and continue straight across towards Porton on the A338. Continue past Porton until reaching the right turn towards Idmiston. Proceed through the village and over the bridge until reaching the bend with the church opposite and take the left junction by the church and Markan Road will found after a short distance on the left hand side. Proceed up the hill and this property will be found at the top on the right.

Services

The property is connected with mains services.

Location

The property occupies a secluded rural position in the village of Idmiston which is connected with lovely countryside walks. The nearby village of Porton has a range of facilities which include a general store/post office, church, school, doctor's surgery, public house and the Porton Garden & Aquatic centre. Salisbury is approximately five miles to the south with Amesbury five miles to the north. The cathedral city of Salisbury 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 Wordsworth, 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.

Material Information

Under current legislation, as set out in the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, estate and letting agents have a legal obligation not to omit material information from property listings. Part A: - Price, tenure, and council tax. (Included) Part B: - Physical characteristics, number of rooms, utilities, and parking. (Included) Part C: -Building safety, e.g., unsafe cladding, asbestos, risk of collapse - we understand the property is safe. • Restrictions, e.g. conservation area, listed building status, tree preservation order - we are not aware of any restriction in this regard. • Rights and easements, e.g. public rights of way, shared drives - we are aware of a wayleave for the access of the electricity pole at the rear of the driveway. • Flood risk - We understand the property is not in a flood risk area. • Coastal erosion risk - we understand the property is not at risk of coastal erosion. • Planning permission – for the property itself and its immediate locality - we are not aware of any nearby planning permissions. • Accessibility/adaptations, e.g. step-free access, wet room, essential living accommodation on entrance level - step-free access is not available. • Coalfield or mining area - We understand the property is not in a mining area.