Shute End, Alderbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3DJ | Property for sale | Savills
1,614 sq ft(149.95 sq m)
Guide price £725,000

Shute EndAlderbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3DJ


    Key features

    • 1,614 sq ft of lateral space, with three bedrooms.
    • Generous gardens and grounds.
    • Attached garage and workshop.
    • Grounds abutting the River Avon.
    • 2.2 miles from the Cathedral City of Salisbury.

    A spacious detached bungalow set in 0.45 acre plot, occupying an elevated position with far-reaching views over the River Avon, water meadows and the Longford estate beyond.

    About this property

    • The property, dating from the 1950s, is of brick construction with rendered elevations under a felt timber roof, and has a distinctly contemporary feel, with high ceilings and large windows.

      The accommodation comprises hall, guest cloakroom, large split level sitting room/kitchen/dining area leading through to a spacious conservatory, three bedrooms and a smart family bathroom with shower. The kitchen was re fitted as part of an extensive refurbishment in 2009 and the bathroom in 2024. The garage is integrated and offers a large space with workshop beyond. The property is partially double glazed and has gas fired central heating. There is a private drainage system which will require /upgrading/replacement. The property is set on an embankment overlooking pasture and meadow land below, on the banks of the River Avon. This area can be impacted by seasonal flooding.

      Egret Rise is approached by a shared drive leading to private parking and garaging. The property occupies this upper level and enjoys gardens on three sides. The lower level is accessed by steps leading down to an extensive grassed area with summer house.

      View payable Stamp Duty for this property

    I love the style of Egrets Rise; it is all about the view from the house across the River Avon and water meadows beyond, which are beautiful all year round.

    James McKillopProperty agent

    Local information

    • Egrets Rise is set in an elevated, rural position just outside Salisbury and close to the villages of Alderbury and Whaddon. Local amenities can be found in both villages, including a village store, a post office, a local pub and a primary school as well as tennis and football clubs.
    • The Cathedral City of Salisbury is about 2.2 miles away and provides a comprehensive range of shopping, dining and cultural amenities including the Salisbury Playhouse Theatre and a Waitrose Supermarket.
    • There is a direct rail service to London Waterloo (from 88 minutes) and the A303 and M27 provide good road access to London, Southampton and the wider south of England. Southampton Airport (20 miles) and Farnborough Airport (54 miles) both have private aircraft facilities.
    • Salisbury and the wider area offer a variety of well-regarded schools including South Wilts Grammar School, Bishop Wordsworth's, Godolphin, Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove, Farleigh, Sandroyd, Port Regis, Bryanston, Winchester College and Marlborough College.
    • The area is very popular for the country sports enthusiast with fishing on the River Avon and its tributaries, good shoots and an abundance of walking and particularly riding across the New Forest and over the network of footpaths and bridleways in the area.

    Additional information

    • SERVICES : Mains electricity, Private water supply, Mains gas, Fibre broadband, Private drainage
    • METHOD OF SALE : The freehold of Egrets Rise is available for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion.
    • WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS : The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
    • VIEWING : Strictly by appointment with Savills.
    • Directions: SP5 3DJ From Salisbury, head east on the A36 towards Southampton. Just as the road opens into dual carriageway, keep right, and take the right hand turning across the carriageway towards Alderbury. Upon reaching the Alderbury village sign, fork right into Shute End. Egrets Rise can be found on the right hand side after about fifty metres.
    • EPC Rating: E
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: F