The three-bedroom property at the centre of the 2018 Salisbury Novichok poisoning incident has been listed for sale, raising questions about disclosure requirements in property transactions.
The link-detached house on Christie Miller Road was home to Sergei Skripal, a former Russian military officer and double agent for British intelligence agencies, and his daughter Yulia. Both were poisoned by a Novichok nerve agent in March 2018 and spent several weeks in hospital.
Shared ownership structure
The property is being marketed as shared ownership with an asking price of £114,000 for a 30% share. The listing indicates buyers can staircase up to 75% ownership, with Wiltshire Council retaining the remainder. Monthly rent on the remaining 70% share is £559.52.
Estate agent Carter May, handling the sale, declined to comment when contacted. The property listing includes a disclosure statement: “For full disclosure, this property was involved in the Novichok event that took place in 2018.”
Property valuation context
The shared ownership structure makes direct price comparisons difficult. However, similar properties on Christie Miller Road that are owned outright command significantly higher prices. A four-bedroom house on the same road sold for £475,000 in 2025.
The property includes solar panels for water heating. The listing describes it as positioned with access to public transport, schools, supermarkets and Salisbury city centre.
Conveyancing implications
The sale has prompted discussion among property professionals about disclosure requirements in transactions involving properties with unusual histories. Social media commentary from conveyancing professionals questioned what would appear in standard property searches. Similar concerns have emerged in other cases where insurance and regulatory requirements intersect with property transactions.
The case highlights the balance between disclosure obligations and market valuation, particularly in cases where properties have been involved in high-profile incidents. While there is no legal requirement to disclose such events beyond material facts affecting the property’s physical condition, sellers typically include such information to avoid future disputes.
The property remains on the market through Rightmove, with viewings available by appointment. The shared ownership structure, combined with the property’s history, presents a case study in how affordability schemes and disclosure requirements interact in the residential property market.
