Waterside, Salisbury

About the property

***WATCH THE VIDEO TOUR*** Occupying a unique position with unparalleled views over the neighbouring River Avon is this charming three-bedroom family home. This characterful end-of-terrace offers well-presented accommodation over three floors, with a lovely extended garden. The ground floor comprises a bright and welcoming dining room with adjoining sitting room with its homely fireplace, and a refurbished kitchen with a range of integrated appliances. Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned bedrooms which are served by the good-sized family bathroom with separate bath and shower facilities. The top floor offers a spacious loft room, with its peaceful views over the River Avon and towards to countryside beyond, which is best suited as a bedroom but has versatility to cater to prospective buyers. Externally, the property enjoys a lovely garden offering a variety of social spaces enclosed by a range of verdant greenery.

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 half a mile before turning right onto Waterside immediately after passing over the river, where the property will become apparent on the left-hand side.

Entrance Hall

Front door opens to the entrance hall. Offers space for hanging coats and hats, a built-in storage cupboard, and door flowing into the dining room.

Dining Room

Carpeted reception room space with window to the front aspect, and wide open doorway into the sitting room.

Sitting Room

Carpeted reception room space with window to the rear aspect, door to the kitchen, and stairs to the first-floor landing. Offers a chimney breast housing the red-brick fireplace with timber mantelpiece above.

Kitchen

Tiled flooring with windows to the side and rear aspect, and door to the garden at the side. Offers a range of tasteful high and low cabinet units with adjoining timber worktops incorporating a ceramic sink basin, and surrounding splashback tiling. Integrated appliances include a wall-mounted oven and grill with separate four-ring gas hob, and a dishwasher. Plumbing for a washing machine.

First Floor Landing

Carpeted stairs from the sitting room ascend to the first-floor landing. Gives access to the two bedrooms and the family bathroom, as well as the top-floor bedroom via additional stairs.

Bedroom One

Carpeted bedroom space with window to the front aspect offering pleasant views over the water, and two built-in bedside storage units.

Bedroom Two

Carpeted bedroom space with window to the rear aspect.

Family Bathroom

Tiled flooring with window to the rear aspect. Offers a bathtub with central wall-mounted taps, a separate walk-in shower unit with adjoining storage, a WC with concealed cistern, and a wash hand basin with adjacent countertop space.

Bedroom Three

Carpeted top-floor bedroom with Velux windows to the front and rear aspect, with lovely views over the River Avon to the front, and access to eaves storage.

Exterior

To the front, there is a parking area which also serves the neighbouring properties. To the rear, door from the kitchen opens to an introductory side patio which wraps around to the rear. This is set before an extended garden which is proportionately divided into separate areas. First, a shingle seating area with continuing central path and established greenery at the perimeter. Secondly, a naturally enclosed lawn space with a patio for an al fresco dining table and chairs. Steps then ascend to a decking with timber gazebo above. The garden then bends to the left providing an additional seating area with ample room for potted plants and other garden ornaments. There is convenient side access to the front of the plot for practicality.

Location

The property's immediate vicinity offers unrivalled views over the neighbouring River Avon as it flows through the village. 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 doctors surgery, dentist, and vets along with good pubs and the leisure centre. 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.