The Sidings, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5

A 2-bedroom end-of-terrace bungalow backing onto open fields, now in need of cosmetic updating. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

An end-of-terrace bungalow well positioned at the top of the village backing onto open fields, now in need of cosmetic updating, offering an incoming owner the chance to personalise the property according to individual taste. The bungalow offers a well proportioned sitting/dining room, two double bedrooms and a kitchen with an attractive outlook to the rear over adjoining farmland. There is the further advantage of an allocated garage, enclosed rear garden and the bungalow is being sold with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

The bungalow occupies an elevated position in The Sidings, a quiet residential road of mixed properties located at the upper end of the village, within walking distance of the village High Street and The Borough and the amenities therein. Downton is a well-regarded, thriving Avonside village with a number of shops and other amenities, including a choice of popular public houses and bustling cafe, The Borough Cafe. The village has a doctors' surgery and reputable primary and secondary schools, as well as a library and leisure centre.

For those seeking a balance between a 'work-from-home' and office-based environment, communications in the area are excellent. The local road network, including the A338 and A36, draws the regional centres of Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton within striking distance. There are mainline rail services from Salisbury and Southampton Parkway (90 minutes and 71 minutes respectively) to London Waterloo and international airports at Southampton and Bournemouth.

Buyers with an interest in outdoor pursuits will undoubtedly be satisfied by the wonderful surrounding countryside and the New Forest National Park lies approximately 3 miles to the East. There is a choice of local golf and angling clubs in the vicinity and sailing opportunities abound on the South Coast and at Spinnaker Sailing Club at Blashford Lakes, near Ringwood.

The open front garden is laid to lawn with a tarmac pathway leading to the entrance porch. A further triangle of front garden is laid to lawn with shrub and tree borders.

The garden to the rear is laid to lawn with shrub and flower beds and borders and enjoys an outstanding outlook to adjoining farmland. The allocated SINGLE GARAGE is found in a block of garages below the row of bungalows.

Wiltshire County Council. Tax Band C.

Oil fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.

Leave Fordingbridge on the A338 and proceed for approximately 6 miles until reaching Downton. Turn right at the traffic lights before The Bull public house and proceed along The Borough, following the road as it crosses the river and onto the village High Street. Ascend the High Street onto Lode Hill and turn left into The Sidings just before the traffic lights. No 14 will be located after a short distance on the right hand side.