The Salisbury residence where former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal, 66, and his daughter Yulia, 33, were poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok in March 2018 has been put on the market for £114,000. The three-bedroom property, located in the city of Salisbury, Wiltshire, is being advertised as a modern family home in a "convenient, yet tucked-away residential position."
Background of the Attack
The Skripals were found collapsed on a bench in Salisbury after the nerve agent was applied to the doorhandle of their home. Both were hospitalized in critical condition but later recovered and were given new identities. The attack also claimed the life of Dawn Sturgess, 44, who died four months later after her partner unknowingly gave her a perfume bottle containing Novichok. A joint intelligence report from MI5, MI6, GCHQ, and Counter Terrorism Policing found "compelling" evidence that Russian military intelligence was responsible, though the Kremlin has consistently denied involvement.
Property Details and Listing
According to estate agents Carter & May, the property has been recently modernized, featuring a new kitchen, solar panels, driveway parking for three cars, and a "good-sized rear garden." The listing notes: "The ground floor is first introduced by the welcoming entrance comprises a large, triple aspect reception room with space for dedicated sitting and dining areas, the contemporary-styled kitchen with sleek cabinetry and space for a range of appliances, the practical utility room, and the convenient cloakroom. Upstairs there are three well-proportioned bedrooms which are served by the family bathroom."
A note in the listing informs potential buyers that the house "was involved in the Novichok event that took place in 2018." Following the attack, the property underwent one of the largest peacetime decontamination operations in British history before being cleared for residential use. Other residents have lived there since the clean-up, and the estate agent says the home has been "thoughtfully enhanced" in recent years.
Shared Ownership Scheme
The house is being offered on a shared ownership basis through Wiltshire Council. A 30% share is priced at £114,000, with options for buyers to eventually acquire up to 75% ownership. Rent on the remaining share is currently set at £559.52 per month. The listing highlights easy access to schools and transport links, describing the property as suitable for a family.
