For Sale6 Bedroom House in Harnham Road, Salisbury, SP2£995,000

A simply stunning, extended yet understated Edwardian detached family home boasting expansive accommodation of just over 2,750 sq. ft., perfectly positioned in a prime setting within easy reach of the city centre, with River frontage and beautiful views across the water meadows. This much cherished property is offered to market for the first time in 15 years, having been well-maintained and improved by the current sellers. The home boasts a wealth of generously proportioned rooms yet still offers ample scope for further reimagination or reconfiguration. Homes of this position and size with river frontage and open views are a true rarity, an internal inspection is strongly advised. Upon entering the home, the space and size is immediately apparent. The grand entrance hall gives way to the ultimately versatile living accommodation. The flow and flexibility of the ground floor is a key feature of this superb home. There is an elegant sitting room to the front with a feature fireplace and box bay window. Beyond is a formal dining room and a sizeable, yet cosy, family room, also with a lovely fireplace. The renewed garden room was built in 2020, supplied by Salisbury Glass Centre, with an Ultraframe Classic insulated roof with self-cleaning solar control double glazed roof panes and underfloor heating. This room provides the ultimate expansive entertaining area or a perfect place to quietly enjoy views across the garden down to the river and meadows beyond. The kitchen is perfectly positioned between the garden room and dining room and is comprehensively appointed with wall and base units and integrated appliances. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a cloakroom and a useful utility/boot room with an external door to the garden and internal door to the garage. On the first floor there are five well-balanced bedrooms, two with Sharpes built-in wardrobes, and a good-sized study or sixth bedroom. There are then four modern bath/shower rooms, two of which are en-suites. Outside The frontage has been designed with ease of maintenance in mind. There is ample parking for multiple vehicles set behind a low level wall with a few ornamental shrubs and trees. The large, long rear garden is a particular highlight and is bordered by the banks of the River Avon. A large, paved terrace sweeps across the rear of the home providing the perfect al-fresco entertaining and dining space. Steps lead down to the large mature lawn that is flanked by simple herbaceous and floral borders. The hedged and fenced boundaries provide a wonderful degree of privacy and focus your attention to the foot of the garden, the river and the stunning water meadows beyond. There is a second paved terrace positioned next to the river bank, a perfect picturesque spot to quietly enjoy the rural surroundings. Situation Harnham Road is a sought-after residential road in the ever-popular suburb of Harnham, located on the southern side of Salisbury. From here, it is a very pleasant walk through the world-famous Cathedral Close to the heart of the city centre with its excellent range of cultural, leisure, shopping facilities and a twice weekly market. Salisbury is surrounded by picturesque countryside, popular for many outdoor pursuits including golf, walking and riding with the New Forest close by. The property is also within a prime position to reach both Bishops & South Wilts Grammar Schools, and an array of schools in the independent sector including Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove, Godolphin and Godolphin Preparatory School. There are rail services into London Waterloo from Salisbury with a journey time of approximately 86 minutes. Southampton Airport (24 miles) offers daily flights to a number of national and international destinations. Salisbury has excellent road links to London (A303), Southampton (A36) and Bournemouth (A338). Property Ref Number: HAM-57126 Additional information - Detached - Over 2700 sq. ft. of Accommodation - Six Bedrooms - Four Bath/Shower Rooms (Two En-suites) - Four Reception Rooms - Generous Garden with River Avon Frontage - Garage - Walking Distance of the City Centre - Excellent Schooling Key information Council Tax Band: F Tenure: Freehold