Methuen Drive, Salisbury

About the property

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Welcome to Methuen House, a well-positioned one-bedroom first-floor apartment offering considerable potential, set within easy walking distance of Salisbury city centre. Combining well-maintained setting with excellent convenience, the property presents an ideal opportunity for buyers seeking to modernise and create a home tailored to their own specification.

Accessed via a tidy communal entrance, the apartment opens into a central hallway providing access to all principal accommodation. The open-plan sitting room and kitchen is a bright and inviting space, benefitting from multiple windows which allow for an abundance of natural light, as well as elevated views towards the city.

The kitchen is thoughtfully arranged within the room and, while perfectly functional, offers clear scope for enhancement or reconfiguration to suit contemporary living. The double bedroom is well proportioned and enjoys a pleasant front aspect, complemented by a built-in wardrobe and additional storage cupboard. The bathroom comprises a bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin, and offers further opportunity for updating.

Externally, Methuen House is set within attractive and well-maintained communal grounds, primarily laid to lawn with established borders and seating areas, creating a peaceful environment for residents. There is also a communal garden shed available for shared use. The apartment benefits from an allocated parking space within the residents’ car park, adding to its practicality.

Overall, this is a highly appealing property for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking to downsize, offering a rare combination of location, outlook and potential within one of Salisbury’s most convenient residential settings.

Lease

The property is leasehold 99 years from 24/06/1977 NAPIER MANAGEMENT: Flats Service Charge £947.84 – six months June/November NAPIER MANAGEMENT: Grounds Service Charge £302.87 – six months June/November

Location

Methuen Drive is situated a just beyond the ring-road to the east of the city centre, and is a comfortable walking distance from the amenities Salisbury offers. These include, but are not limited to, supermarkets, high-street shops, bi-weekly markets, copious restaurants, pubs & bars, a theatre, the arts centre, a cinema and renowned state and private schools. These include Bishop Wordsworth’s, South Wilts Grammar School, Godolphin School, and Leehurst Swan, with the closest being St. Martin’s Church of England Primary School. Leisure and recreational facilities include the nearby Five Rivers Leisure Centre, private members gymnasiums, a golf club, and recreation grounds. The area is also well connected to the Salisbury District Hospital via public transport and road links. Salisbury train station offers direct commuter access into London Waterloo and out to the West Country. Additionally, Salisbury is well-positioned to offer great road links to the coastal cities of Southampton and Bournemouth, as well as routes into the New Forest.

Services

The property is connected to mains services.

Directions

From the Salisbury city centre, follow Milford Street east away from the city. Continue under the bridge before turning right onto Fowlers Road. Take the next left onto Methuen Drive where the property will be on the left-hand side after a short distance.

Material Information

Under current legislation, as set out in the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, estate and letting agents have a legal obligation not to omit material information from property listings. Part A: - Price, tenure, and council tax. (Included) Part B: - Physical characteristics, number of rooms, utilities, and parking. (Included) Part C: - • Building safety, e.g., unsafe cladding, asbestos, risk of collapse - we understand the property is safe. • Restrictions, e.g. conservation area, listed building status, tree preservation order - we are not aware of any restriction in this regard. • Rights and easements, e.g. public rights of way, shared drives. • Flood risk - We understand the property is not in a flood risk area. • Coastal erosion risk - we understand the property is not at risk of coastal erosion. • Planning permission – for the property itself and its immediate locality - we are not aware of any nearby planning permissions. • Accessibility/adaptations, e.g. step-free access, wet room, essential living accommodation on entrance level - step-free access is currently not viable at this property. • Coalfield or mining area - We understand the property is not in a mining area.