Waterside, Downton, Salisbury, SP5

An attractive 19th Century 2-bedroom period mid-terrace cottage well-located close to the foot of the High Street in the sought after Avonside village of Downton.

Believed to date from the late 19th century, an attractive 3-storey cottage of traditional red-brick elevation set in the heart of the sought after village of Downton, a short walk from the High Street and with an occasional view of the River Avon. The cottage offers a snug sitting room with a separate dining room open to a rustic-style kitchen with the two double bedrooms laid on the upper floors and a spacious family bathroom. The cottage benefits from a private rear garden which features a summerhouse and is conveniently placed for the principal village amenities on the High Street and The Borough.

The cottage is located at the foot of the village High Street, within walking distance of the amenities found there as well as those on the historic village centre, The Borough, which include a a popular public house, Co-op shop and bustling cafe, The Borough Cafe. Downton also has a doctors' surgery and reputable primary and secondary schools, as well as a library and leisure centre and there is convenient access from The Borough to open countryside for walking across the scenic water meadows.

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.

From the rear of the cottage a pathway leads to a separate, private area of garden laid to a generous patio and circular area of lawn with mature borders. To the far corner is a SUMMER HOUSE with power and lighting. There is also a useful brick built SHED with power and external water supply.

AGENT'S NOTE
1. Please note the garden does not directly adjoin the house and is accessed via a short pathway.

2. There is a Right of Way in favour of Nos. 1 & 2 Waterside across the immediate rear of the terrace of cottages that allows access to the alleyway running alongside 4 Waterside.

3. We are advised the car park area to the front of the cottage is owned by a neighbour and there is a parking space by convention to the front of No. 2 Waterside.

Wiltshire County Council. Tax Band C.

Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are all connected.

PLEASE NOTE
We understand the central heating boiler was replaced in 2023 for a combination boiler.

Leave Fordingbridge on the A338 and enter Downton, turning right at the traffic lights into The Borough. Proceed to the far end of The Borough and cross over the river. As the road bends left onto the High Street by the old tannery building, Waterside Cottages will be located on the right hand side.