Waterside, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5

A charming three bedroom period house set in the heart Downton with stunning river views.

Moot Cottage is a charming double-fronted property that enjoys a range of versatile and light-filled accommodation, whilst also offering opportunity for modernisation to upgrade to more current specifications. It has been in the same ownership for the past 70 years which is testament to its excellent village location and delightful outlook.

The central entranceway opens to a pair of river facing reception rooms with feature fireplaces. This includes a formal dining room with a sliding door to the kitchen and a 19 ft. drawing room that flows into one of two conservatories opening to the garden. At the centre, is a hallway space with a stairway leading to the first floor, and double doors that open into the larger conservatory, providing ample natural light to the area. Beside this is a skylit kitchen with a range of cabinetry and appliances arranged in an L-shape and a door opening to the front of the property.

The first-floor landing leads to a wood-panelled shower room and three well-sized bedrooms with attractive elevated views to the garden and across the river. Both the principal bedroom with its small bay window and a second bedroom, benefit from various fitted wardrobes in the alcoves beside original fireplaces.

Auction Date 19/01/2026

This property is for sale via Online Auction. The winning bidder, assuming the reserve is met, is granted exclusivity of the property at the winning bid price for 28 days in which they must exchange. The auction will run for 3 hours on a set date and time chosen by the vendor of the property. Upon completion of a successful auction the winning bidder will be required to pay a non-refundable reservation fee of 2% exclusive of VAT of the winning bid in addition to the purchase price subject to a minimum fee of £4,800 inclusive of VAT.

The auction is powered and carried out by Woolley & Wallis and is subject to terms & conditions which will form part of the auction pack which will be available to download for free once produced by the vendors legal representatives. We strongly recommend that you review the legal documents prior to bidding and seek legal advice.

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PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE RESERVATION FEES ARE PAYABLE IN ADDITION TO THE SALE PRICE.

Fees paid to the auctioneer may be considered as part of the chargeable consideration and may attract stamp duty liability. Bidders will be required to register in order to download the ‘legal pack’, if you choose to bid on the property you will be required to complete further identity checks for anti-money laundering purposes, provide card and solicitors details before you are able to place a bid. Properties may be sold prior to public auction if an offer is accepted by the vendors.

*Guide price - This is an indication of the seller’s minimum expectations at auction and is not necessarily the figure the property will achieve but acts as a guide, prices are subject to change prior to the auction.

*Reserve price - Most auctions will be subject to a reserve price, if this figure is not achieved during the auction, then the property will not be sold. In normal circumstances the reserve price should be no more than 10% above the guide

Downton is a popular village where the community is well served by a reputable primary school and well regarded secondary school, doctors' and dentists' surgeries, public houses, a cafe and assortment of local shops, including a small Co-op, on the historic Borough. For a wider range of domestic and recreational amenities, Salisbury and Fordingbridge are within easy driving distance to the north and south respectively and there is a regular bus service (X3) that runs from the village. The village is well placed with easy access to the M27 via the A36 bringing London and the business centres along the M27/M3/M25 corridors within reasonable driving distance.

The property is set back, above the river, enjoying a lawned front garden with various shrubs, trees and a stone paved pathway to the main entrance. To the rear of the property is an attractive walled garden which is predominantly laid to lawn alongside mature borders. There is also a useful garden room as well which could be utilised as an outdoor office as well as a storage shed.

Council Tax band F

All main services are connected

Leave Salisbury via A338 Downton Road. On reaching the traffic lights at The Headland, turn left at the Bull Public House onto The Borough, contiune through The Borough and on into The High Street, pass over the Tannery Bridge and with The Old Tannery on the left, immediately on the right, set back from the road is Waterside which leads down to Moot Cottage, fronting the river.