St. Nicholas Road, Salisbury, SP1

A beautifully restored historic house on the southern fringe of the Cathedral Close.

Description

De Vaux Lodge has been sympathetically restored and offers generous and elegant south facing accommodation with a wealth of period detail.

De Vaux Lodge was originally part of the College de Valle which was founded by Bishop Bridport in 1261 as a theological college and continued there until the Dissolution. Following this it is believed to have been a canons home as well as a women’s penitentiary prior to being converted into a private house.

A delightful entrance hall with stone floor leads to the ground floor reception rooms which include a drawing room with wood burning stove with stone surround, sitting room and dining room, all with French doors leading out to the terrace. There is a study and guest cloakroom.

Kitchen with bespoke fitted oak units, granite work surfaces, 3 oven gas Aga, china cupboard and pantry, and links to the utility room and secondary W.C

An attractive staircase leads to the first floor which enjoys the benefit of a wonderful arched window on the return with views of the Cathedral spire. The first floor comprises a spacious south east facing master bedroom, 3 further bedrooms of which two are en suite, and a family bathroom. There are two generous lofts, both with fixed loft ladders, with good boarded areas.

OUTSIDE
The house is approached through double gates which lead to a good sized parking area, brick built garage with storage, car port and garden store. The formal front garden boasts attractive French cobbles, and a variety of yew and box and hornbeam. The pretty rear garden is well stocked and lies to the south of the house. There is a large carport and single garage both with adjacent store rooms. There is eaves storage above the garage.

The house, being within the ‘Liberty of The Close’, entitles the owners to use the Cathedral for christenings, weddings and funerals.

Location

The Cathedral is a few minutes walk away with the city centre being a level walk through the Close which architectural historian Sir Nikolaus Pevsner described as having more houses of architectural interest than any other space in England.

Salisbury has an extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and Salisbury Station offers a direct service to London Waterloo from 90 minutes. Good local schools are numerous and include Salisbury Cathedral School, Leaden Hall, Chaffyn Grove, Godolphin School and Preparatory School as well as Bishop
Wordsworth and South Wilts Grammar Schools. There is racing at Salisbury and Wincanton, golf at Highpost, South Wilts and Rushmore. Fishing on the River Avon and other nearby chalk streams. The countryside surrounding Salisbury offers large, unspoiled areas, ideal for walking and riding. The A303 provides access to the south west and London via the M3.

Square Footage: 2,594 sq ft



Directions

SP1 2SN

Upon entering Salisbury from the A30 (London Road) proceed south on the ring road signed Bournemouth and Southampton. Continue straight over at the following roundabout, again signed to Bournemouth. At the next roundabout take the second exit on to St Nicholas Road. Follow the road around to the left and the entrance to De Vaux Lodge can be found on your right shortly after the junction with De Vaux Place.

Additional Info

SERVICES : Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

TENURE : Freehold

PLANNING : The property is Listed Grade II* as being of Special Architectural and Historic Interest.

OUTGOINGS : The property is subject to council tax band G.

LOCAL AUTHORITY : Wiltshire Council –

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS : Please note that unless specifically mentioned all fixtures and fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.