Whites Guide to Salisbury

Whites Estate Agents have a great understanding of Salisbury and the Salisbury property market, having sold and let property in Salisbury since 1957.  The following blog highlights just some of the reasons why we think Salisbury is a GREAT PLACE TO LIVE IN! 

It was described by the Telegraph writer “as the loveliest town in England” and in 2019 voted best city to live in by The Sunday Times.  Salisbury truly is a special city which is centred around the majestic Salisbury Cathedral that boasts the tallest spire in England!   It also has hugely impressive architecture from medieval walls to half-timbered Tudor town houses, to Georgian mansions and Victorian villas and with its bustling market square, it is a very compact city that is easy to get around either by foot or bike.

Here are some of our recommendations: 

One of the most sought after road to live in: 

Bouverie Avenue South with a good mix of houses on a tree lined road.

Oldest street to live in: 

Apart from Cathedral Close, St Ann Street.  

Transport:

Salisbury mainline train station has good link to London, as well as to the south to places like Exeter and Portsmouth.

Weekly events that happen in Salisbury include:

Salisbury Market this takes place every Tuesday and Saturday.  There are also several continental markets throughout the year.

Annual events (normally) include:

• Salisbury International Arts Festival 
• Salisbury Art Trail
• Salisbury Food Festival
• Salisbury Illuminated Carnival
• Charter Fair in the Market Square – 3 days from 3rd Monday in October 

For a little culture you may wish to visit:

• Salisbury Playhouse
• City Hall
• Arts Centre
• Odeon cinema (With five screens this is situated within a unique Grade 1 listed medieval building)

Great places to shop:

• Fisherton Mill
• Old George Mall
• The Maltings
• Crosskeys 

The best outdoor spaces to visit:

• Queen Elizabeth Gardens – where the town path starts.
• Churchill Gardens – Salisbury’s largest park. This includes a skate park, playground and the River Avon.
• Victoria Park
• Bourne Hill Gardens
• Hudson’s Field
• The Greencroft

Restaurants we love:

• Baroushka – for a touch of Arabic
• Anokaa – Indian Cuisine
• Tinga – Mexican Cuisine

Good pubs

• The Haunch of Venison – arguably the oldest pub in Salisbury
• The Cosy Club: Cosy yet trendy! 
• The Ox Row Inn: This normally has great atmosphere
• Chapter House: Traditional pub feel and a great restaurant
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Shops we love:

• Neals Yard which sells delicious smelling creams and lotions.
• Whittards – for their wide selection of teas and coffees

 For more information on Salisbury or to talk to us about starting your own property journey call us on 01722 336 422 or email residential-sales@hwwhite.co.uk