With an abundance of military activity by both the British Army and the RAF, you would think that the whole of Wiltshire may be considered blighted by our services. However, with the city of Salisbury, the world renowned Stonehenge and some of the prettiest villages in the UK makes Wiltshire a sought after area for property buyers.
The Vale of Pewsey and the old market town of Marlborough to the north of the County are particularly popular with buyers due to the rolling chalk downlands and good train links. Many families choose these parts to live in as the private schools of St. Mary’s in Calne and Marlborough College both have enviable reputations.
Mainline stations into London Paddington from Pewsey, Swindon and Chippenham are all under one and a half hours but are not considered to be the most suitable should you need access to the City of London. The M4 motorway runs through north Wiltshire and offers accessibility to London in less than 2 hours.
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Property in Salisbury & South Wiltshire
Salisbury is one of the major centres of tourism and culture in Southern England. Dominated by Britain’s finest medieval Cathedral with its 123 ft spire, In the summer, Salisbury is transformed by a thriving international Arts Festival. Heavily timbered houses lie alongside Georgian and Victorian terraces and the five rivers converge to join the dominant Avon on its meandering course to the sea.
The city is positioned in the south of the County of Wiltshire and is a great draw for many property seekers who wish to be just beyond the commuter band and take advantage of the subsequent drop in property prices.
Travel west of Salisbury and you are now 100 plus miles from London from where only the truly brave will commute on a day-to-day basis. Property prices reflect this being 15% to 20% cheaper than Hampshire and West Berkshire
Numerous excellent prep schools are within easy reach in South Wiltshire and communities thrive in attractive villages and small towns alike. South Wiltshire is often passed by on the way to Devon and Cornwall, but the secret is out and property is now in demand.
Related Websites:
www.visitwiltshire.co.uk
www.wiltshire.gov.uk
