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Salisbury Novichok Property Listed for Sale at £114,000 Shared Ownership

A three-bedroom house in Salisbury, previously the home of Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia and the site of the 2018 Novichok poisoning, has been listed for sale. The property is being marketed with a 30% shared ownership stake at an asking price of £114,000, with full disclosure of its involvement in the high-profile incident.

The link-detached house on Christie Miller Road was the residence of Sergei Skripal, a former Russian military officer and double agent, and his daughter, both of whom were poisoned by a Novichok nerve agent in March 2018. The incident led to both spending several weeks in hospital.

Shared Ownership and Pricing

The property is offered as a shared ownership scheme, allowing buyers to purchase a 30% share for £114,000. Buyers have the option to staircase up to 75% ownership, while Wiltshire Council retains the remaining share. The monthly rent on the unsold 70% share is £559.52. The estate agent handling the sale, Carter May, declined to comment when contacted by PropertyWire.

The listing includes a disclosure statement noting the property’s involvement in the 2018 Novichok event. Direct price comparisons are complicated by the shared ownership structure, but similar properties on Christie Miller Road that are owned outright have sold for significantly higher amounts. PropertyWire reports that a four-bedroom house on the same road sold for £475,000 in 2025.

The property features solar panels for water heating and is described as having access to public transport, schools, supermarkets, and Salisbury city centre. Viewings are available by appointment, and the property remains listed on Rightmove.

Disclosure and Conveyancing Considerations

The sale has prompted discussion among property professionals regarding disclosure requirements for properties with unusual histories. Social media commentary from conveyancing professionals has questioned what would appear in standard property searches for such a property. The case highlights the balance between disclosure obligations and market valuation, especially for properties involved in high-profile incidents.

While there is no legal requirement to disclose events beyond material facts affecting a property’s physical condition, sellers often include such information to avoid future disputes. The combination of shared ownership and the property’s history presents a case study in how affordability schemes and disclosure requirements interact in the UK residential property market.