Salisbury

About the property

***WATCH THE VIDEO TOUR*** Boasting a prime position is this well-proportioned two-bedroom and two-bathroom second-floor apartment. This historic building was converted into residential dwellings by Beechcroft Developments in 2005 and provides its residents with a peaceful riverside position within the sought-after village of Downton. The accommodation comprises a good-sized sitting room with adjoining dining/study space, a kitchen with integrated appliances, two double bedrooms, with an en-suite to the main, and a bathroom. The accommodation is well-presented and is equipped with under-floor heating throughout. Doors from the sitting room and the second bedroom open to a lovely rear balcony, which is laid with artificial lawn flooring, and provides extended outlooks over the neighbouring rooftops and towards the nearby River Avon. The property comes with a share of freehold, lift access to all levels, and has an allocated parking space. The property is no age restricted and would make an excellent buy-to-let opportunity, as well as being ideal for those looking to get on the property ladder.

Approach

When travelling from Salisbury, follow signs towards Downton south along the A338 from the Harnham Junction. When entering the village, turn left at the junction with The Bull hotel onto The Borough (B3080) and continue for approximately three-quarters-of-a-mile where the entrance to the grounds will be on the left-hand side.

Entrance Hall

The main entrance opens to the communal hallway with stairs and lift access to the second floor. The door to the property opens to the carpeted entrance hall which gives access to the sitting room, the two bedrooms, and the bathroom, as well as a storage cupboard.

Sitting Room

A carpeted reception room with double patio doors to the balcony. Has an adjoining space ideally suited as a dining/study area, and flows through to the kitchen.

Kitchen

Tiled flooring. Offers a range of high and low cabinet units with adjoining worktops incorporating a one-and-a-quarter stainless-steel sink basin with drainer unit, with surrounding splashback tiling. Offers a wall-mounted oven Bosch oven and grill with separate four-ring electric hob and extractor hood above, and an integrated full-height fridge/freezer. Also has space for a washer/dryer.

Bedroom One

Carpeted bedroom with window to the rear, access to the en-suite, and built-in storage.

En-suite

Tiled flooring. Offers a shower unit with surrounding splashback tiling, a WC, wash hand basin, and an electric shaver point.

Bedroom Two

Carpeted bedroom with double patio doors to the rear balcony, and built-in storage.

Bathroom

Tiled flooring. Offers a bathtub with surrounding splashback tiling and a shower head attachment, a WC, wash hand basin with vanity mirror above, a heated towel rail, and an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank.

Exterior

The property offers impressive frontage with a green space home to mature trees and bushes to the font. To the rear there is a car park with an allocated parking space. The accommodation gives access to a rear balcony with artificial lawn a flooring and glass balustrades overlooking the rear courtyard and towards the neighbouring River Avon.

Location

The popular Avon Valley village of Downton is situated about 6 miles south of Salisbury just outside the New Forest National Park. The area is renowned for its stunning countryside with an abundance of outdoor activities throughout the year, both locally and in the neighbouring villages. These activities include, but are not limited to fabulous walks, water sports along the river, and various annual events in cycling and horse riding. The village itself offers excellent amenities including shops, a doctor’s surgery, dentist, and vets along with good pubs and the leisure centre with tennis courts. Schools in Downton include a highly regarded primary school, a community pre-school and excellent secondary school. It is within the catchment area for Salisbury Grammar schools and has regular buses to the nearby Burgate School and Sixth Form Centre in Fordingbridge. A regular bus service runs to Salisbury with its train station offering excellent commuter links to London Waterloo and the West Country. Salisbury also offers a further range of high-street shops, copious pub, bars & restaurants, twice-weekly markets, supermarkets, and the historic Salisbury Cathedral.

Services

The property is connected with mains services with electric under floor heating throughout. The is no gas to the block.

Lease Details

The property comes with a shaire of freehold (999 year lease from 1984) with an annual service charge of £2450 reviewed in March.