De Vaux Place, Salisbury, SP1 2SJ

An exquisitely finished Grade II Listed townhouse, with magnificent proportions, lying on the southern fringe of the Cathedral Close

6 De Vaux Place is one of the finest townhouses to come to the market in recent years in Salisbury. Forming the end property of a Grade II listed terrace of six houses dating to the early 19th century, it is a house that offers the best of city living, in a secluded and highly-sought after address within the Conservation Area. Of brick and stone construction under a slate roof, the house is presented in superb order, having been overhauled and refurbished by the current owners in 2015, under the guidance of renowned builders Mouldings. What stands out is the balance of impressive entertaining rooms balancing so well with family living, offering versatile living across the ground floor. The main rooms have tall ceilings, coving, tall sash windows and working shutters. From the parking area, the main front door leads into a magnificent, vaulted entrance hall, with stairs leading up to a galleried landing area. A discreet side door leads off to the study and downstairs WC, whilst double doors open into a wonderful double aspect 20’ drawing room, with Jetmaster fireplace. A further door leads into the large family kitchen, with island and large array of base units. The electric oven is complemented by a traditional Aga with companion, whilst the roof lantern ensures lots of natural light. The dining area is open plan with the kitchen, although discreet pocket-doors provide intimacy and separation if preferred. The sitting room also enfilade with the dining room, with further pocket doors offering privacy should one prefer. The sitting room is fitted with ample book shelving, has a working log-burner and door out to the garden as well. A door leads from the kitchen into a side hall. Day-to-day pedestrian access is from the street into the side hall, with a boiler/plant room just off and the family room to one side. The owners currently use this as a design studio. The house is no less impressive upstairs. A wonderful guest bedroom suite lies to one side of the main landing, whilst the main bedroom is sensational. Dual aspect, with a walk-through dressing area and ensuite WC, steps lead down to an adjoining bedroom which the owners use as a fabulous dressing room. There is a beautifully appointed bathroom just off. There is a further bedroom on the second floor, with an adjoining shower room and a smaller room, currently used as a music room or study area. Finally, ideal for older children, the fifth bedroom lies on the top floor with an ensuite shower room.

Forming the end part of the renowned De Vaux Place terrace, No.6 has been extended and has the added benefit of a larger-than-usual private garden. Approached directly off De Vaux Place, automated entrance gates open into a substantial gravelled parking area for six plus cars. There is also street parking available (with resident’s permit). Beautifully laid out and carefully tended floral beds border the parking area and frame the main area of lawn to the south. A south-facing terrace lies off the main sitting room and drawing room, ideal for summer dining. The gym/studio is a detached brick outbuilding under a tiled roof and has been converted from a double garage into a superb amenity space to complement the main house, with an attached garden store to one side. The house, being within the ‘Liberty of The Close’, entitles the owners to use the Cathedral for christenings, weddings and funerals.