Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1

Set high above the surrounding landscape, this striking detached residence occupies a commanding and private position, where uninterrupted views sweep across the valley towards the city skyline and the unmistakable silhouette of Salisbury Cathedral. A home of strong architectural identity, it combines scale, light and openness with plenty of scope for evolution.

The house is filled with natural light, with generous glazing, high ceilings and carefully positioned windows drawing the outside in. The accommodation extends to approximately 1,908 sq. ft., arranged across two floors with a layout that is both versatile and flowing.

The ground floor opens into a welcoming entrance hall. The kitchen, positioned to the rear, enjoys lovely garden views and presents an excellent foundation for a future statement kitchen should one wish to enhance and modernise. A double aspect reception room, currently used as a sitting room, is to the front, featuring a warming fireplace and stunning views across to the city. Also on the ground floor is a generous study, that could also be a second ground floor bedroom. A ground floor double bedroom is serviced by a family bathroom, making the space ideal for guests. A standout feature is the large studio space, distinguished by its impressive ceiling height and sense of volume. This room lends itself beautifully to a range of uses — studio, family room, home cinema, or creative workspace — and is overlooked by a mezzanine level study above.

Upstairs, the house reveals its most dramatic room: an extraordinary 30 foot sitting room with steps leading directly to the garden, where vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers and expansive glazing combine to striking effect. Floor to ceiling windows frame the panoramic outlook, while a Juliet balcony allows an effortless connection with the surrounding landscape. This is a room designed for both quiet contemplation and refined entertaining. The principal bedroom occupies its own position on this level and includes an adjoining space with a w/c and wash basin, offering clear potential to create a high quality en suite shower room.

Outside

Beyond solid timber gates, a long private drive rises gently to the house, opening into a generous parking and turning area. The setting is both secluded and expansive, with grounds extending to approximately three acres in total — a rare combination of formal garden and paddock land, offering privacy, freedom and future possibility in equal measure.

The principal garden, extending to one acre, wraps gracefully around the house, providing a blend of lawn, planting and outlook designed to maximise the elevated position. Beyond, a two acre stock proof fenced paddock of Grade 3 chalk downland unfolds — ideal for small holding use, rewilding or simply preserving the open character of the landscape. From almost every vantage point, the views are captivating: wide, open skies, rolling countryside and the distant city beyond.

There are a range of useful outbuildings, including a workshop (20ft x 9ft) with light and power. The workshop is in need of restoration, but a sizeable space to utilise/reimagine. In addition, there is a 12ft x 30ft outbuilding, 10ft x 14ft store and a 6ft x 8ft shed.

Situation

Laverstock is a thriving parish on the eastern side of Salisbury with a church, a shop, three schools, a pub and a village hall where a diverse array of clubs and events are held. There is also the River Bourne Community Farm, two takeaways, the Ford & Laverstock Social club and an excellent bus service into Salisbury. The property is very well connected to the city’s excellent range of cultural, leisure and shopping facilities, being less than a 30 minute walk to the Market Square and on to Salisbury train station with direct services to London Waterloo. Southampton Airport (24 miles) offers daily flights to a number of national and international destinations. The A303, Test Valley and A34, A36 and M3/M27 motorways are reachable. The property is also within a prime position to reach both Bishop Wordsworth’s and South Wilts grammar schools, and an array of schools in the independent sector including Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove and Godolphin.

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