Detached house for sale in St. Lawrence Close, Salisbury SP1

A rare opportunity to purchase a substantial family home in the ever-popular village of Stratford Sub Castle. This extensive home boasts accommodation amounting to circa 3,000 sq. Ft and is set in 1.32 acres of gorgeous gardens and grounds, including an orchard and small paddock. The River Avon valley behind provides a stunning ever changing backdrop.

This exceptional home occupies a secluded yet central position within this much desired village. The Meadows has been considerably extended and reimagined by the current sellers and now boasts highly versatile and spacious accommodation, perfectly suited to families and couples alike.

Upon entering there is an immediate sense of scale. The welcoming entrance hall gives access to all principal reception rooms. The living accommodation is perfectly orientated to best capture views across the stunning grounds and valley beyond. There is a heart of the home open plan kitchen/breakfast room which is beautifully appointed with ample, cabinetry under stylish work surfaces and integrated appliances. The expansive central island provides additional storage, work surface and is an ideal casual dining space. The kitchen is open to the everyday dining area with abundant space for a breakfast table or a comfortable family sofa area. Adjoining is the formal dining room that has a feature fireplace and picture windows and French doors framing the view beyond. A room of particular note is the stunning vaulted sitting room. This cathedral esc room is flooded with natural light from the triple aspect windows and has a focal point feature fireplace. In addition, there is a useful study or snug that leads through to the adjoining conservatory. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a generous utility/boot room, that gives access to the integral garage and a modern ground floor shower room.

On the first floor there are four well balanced bedrooms. The exceptionally large, dual aspect principal bedroom has a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom also boasts an en-suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms then share a well-appointed family bathroom.

Outside

The extensive gardens and grounds are a particular feature of this substantial family home. The property itself is positioned to the front of its plot with ample parking for multiple vehicles on a gravel driveway. There is an integral double garage with electric up and over doors, and a personal door leading into the internal lobby/boot room.

The garden wraps around the side and rear of the home, extending to circa 1.32 acres. The homes corner position allows for ultimate privacy whilst still enjoying a sunny south westerly aspect. The extensive terrace extends across the rear of the home, providing an ideal outdoor dining space. Beyond, the grounds are divided into manageable 'garden rooms'. The hedge lined formal garden features mature lawn with contoured floral beds and herbaceous borders as well as a pretty timber summer house. Through the sculpted architectural hedging a walkway leads across a small timber bridge into the fully fenced small paddock, a delightful natural space to enjoy the wonderfully peaceful setting. To the side there is an orchard with multiple fruit trees, including apple, plum and pear. There are two useful timber stores perfectly placed within the grounds.

There is additional adjoining acreage available by request ranging from 2.5 acres to 8 acres. It should be noted this is predominantly water meadow.

Situation

The "village" of Stratford Sub Castle lies on the northwestern edge of the cathedral City of Salisbury and has a primary school, reading room, and church, whilst the popular Wheatsheaf public house is nearby. There is a convenience store at the top of Castle Road and there is also a regular bus service into the city centre.

This part of Wiltshire has become well known for its excellent selection of schools at all levels as with Salisbury retaining its boys and girls Grammar Schools and has a wide selection of private schools which include Godolphin, Chafyn Grove and the Cathedral School.

The area is also very convenient for those who commute or travel with easy access onto the A36/M27 and A303/M3 bringing the business centres along the south coast and on the M3 and M25 corridors within easy reach. Heathrow, Southampton and Bournemouth airports are easily accessible and Salisbury mainline station has a fast regular rail service to London Waterloo.