Salisbury house tied to Novichok attack put up for sale

The Salisbury house where former Russian spy Sergei Skripal was poisoned with a nerve agent in 2018 is available for sale as a shared ownership property.

This three-bedroom property situated on Christie Miller Road is being offered for a 30% stake at £114,000, while Wiltshire council retains the remaining ownership.

The house carries a controversial past after the attack in March 2018 linked to Russian operatives' use of a nerve agent, novichok, but Wiltshire council acquired it to prevent exploitation of its history.

According to the estate agent Carter & May, the house has been "thoughtfully enhanced" by its current vendors, making it an attractive proposition for prospective buyers seeking a family home.

They noted in the listing that the home was involved in the "novichok event" of 2018 but also highlighted its salient features, including its modernised kitchen, good-sized garden, driveway parking, solar panels, and proximity to Salisbury city centre.

The well-laid-out ground floor features a welcoming entrance that leads into a large triple-aspect reception room, fitted with dedicated sitting and dining areas.

There is also a contemporary-styled kitchen with sleek cabinetry, a practical utility room, and a convenient cloakroom.

Upstairs accommodates three well-proportioned bedrooms served by a family bathroom, offering versatile configuration options to suit buyers' needs.

Outside, the property benefits from driveway parking for two to three cars, an adjacent front lawn, and a rear garden accessible through double patio doors.

The house is ideally situated within a quiet residential area in western Salisbury, approximately one mile from the city centre which offers various amenities such as high street shops, schools, and transport links including Salisbury train station, providing direct routes to London and the West Country.

Prospective buyers have the option of "staircasing" up to 75% ownership of the property from Wiltshire Council without eligibility criteria.

With a 30% share, the rent on the remaining 70% is £559.52.

Notably, the solar panels, owned by the property, offer assisted utility benefits.

For full disclosure, Carter & May states, "this property was involved in the novichok event that took place in 2018."

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