Augustus Avenue, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6

At Winkworth Salisbury, we believe in having an open and honest dialogue with our clients. We're a heritage company with a contemporary approach, so if you'd like to discuss how we can help you in more detail, please make an appointment at our new offices in Castle Street, Salisbury, which are close to the Market Square and easily accessible in the centre of the City.

During these challenging times we know that you will have many questions regarding market conditions, and we would be delighted to share our observations with you on a regular basis.

We pride ourselves on matching the right people with the right homes. We take the time to see the little things that other agents miss. We're mines of knowledge, handing out tips about our areas that only a local would know. And where others see clients, we see people; where others see houses, we see homes.

The ancient city of Salisbury offers the very best of town and country - bustling city centre, breathtaking countryside and lashings of community spirit. The historic city centre offers excellent shopping, eating, drinking and entertainment in a setting that couldn't be more picturesque, while the surroundings offer quintessential English countryside, great dog walks, cycle rides, country houses and other attractions to explore. Thanks to the abundance of cycle paths, bike shops and the largely flat city centre, the area is also markedly bike-friendly. There is a great choice of schools, lots of family friendly activities plus reliable bus services so older children can have a taste of independence. What's more, Salisbury is just 90 minutes drive or train ride from the capital, and boasts special pre-6am and late night commuter-friendly rail services. In short, Salisbury is not only beautiful and steeped in history, it's also family, commuter, cycle and dog friendly, making it a great place to raise children and a popular choice with both local people and those moving out of London.

Salisbury is a vibrant cathedral city with an historic heart. The town as we know it was laid out in a grid pattern around 1220, with a market at its centre. Soon after, work on Salisbury Cathedral began. In medieval times Salisbury was a popular stop between the west and channel ports, London and the West Country, but the main industry was wool making. By the 15th century, Salisbury became one of the largest towns in England with a population of around 8,000. Today it's home to nearer 40,000.

Whether you're interested in history, culture, sports or the great outdoors there is plenty to keep you busy in Salisbury and the surrounding countryside.

The Salisbury Museum offers fascinating permanent and special exhibitions spanning archeology, fine art and social history, Salisbury Theatre puts on an eclectic mix of productions and the Odeon on Canal Street shows all the latest films. There are copious cultural events held throughout the year from music festivals to evenings devoted to world-famous photographer and Wiltshire resident Cecil Beaton.

Leisure pursuits are extraordinarily well catered for too, with a myriad of golf courses, a race track, open country houses and National Trust properties, chalk stream fishing and acclaimed field sports, to name but a few. The Five Rivers leisure centre offers a choice of swimming pools, a fully equipped gym, an exercise, yoga and dance studio, an eight court sports hall, an athletics track and the Take Five café.

Within the city you'll find a great choice of parks, both urban and riverside, all of which are are dog friendly with excellent play equipment for children. Further afield you'll find some of the UK's most beautiful countryside. Salisbury sits at the confluence of five rivers, the River Avon and its chalk stream tributaries the Nadder, Ebble, Wylye and Bourne. They cut a path through the landscape to the sea, their gin clear streams making up the wonderfully eclectic topography that surround the water meadow levels of the city.