The Borough, Salisbury

About the property

***WATCH THE VIDEO TOUR*** Welcome to The Borough. This distinguished four-bedroom family home in the heart of Downton combines timeless charm with modern living. Thoughtfully preserved and filled with period features, this spacious residence offers refined accommodation, captivating countryside views and extensive grounds, creating an idyllic setting for family life. Upon entering through the main door, a bright entrance hall currently serving as a home office welcomes you, accentuated by original wooden beams. This leads to the formal sitting room, where a feature open fireplace creates an inviting focal point. The home offers an elegant dining room, ideal for hosting. To the rear of the property lies an expansive kitchen, an impressive blend of style and function. The kitchen is fitted with a classic tiles floor, custom cabinetry, a butler sink, and is equipped to accommodate a dishwasher, washing machine and American style fridge freezer. Bifold doors open from the kitchen onto a private patio area, creating a seamless transition to the outdoor entertaining space. Carpeted stairs from the sitting room lead up to a generous landing area. There are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The main bedroom benefits from an ensuite bathroom, while the second bedroom enjoys panoramic views over open countryside and is served by a well-appointed family bathroom. The second floor provided two additional bedrooms, ideal for family or guest accommodations. Ample storage is available, with additional space in the eaves, enhancing the property’s functionality and appeal. The property is set within a mature landscaped garden with begins with a paved patio- perfect for alfresco dining. The extensive lawn is bordered by mature shrubs and trees, creating a secluded and tranquil atmosphere. Towards the rear of the garden, an orchard awaits, along with a summer house and a timber shed for additional storage.

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 to mains services.

Directions

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 where the property's position will become apparent on the right-hand side.

Material Information

Under current legislation, as set out in the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, estate and letting agents have a legal obligation not to omit material information from property listings. Part A: - Price, tenure, and council tax. (Included) Part B: - Physical characteristics, number of rooms, utilities, and parking. (Included) Part C: - • Building safety, e.g., unsafe cladding, asbestos, risk of collapse - we understand the property is safe. • Restrictions, e.g. conservation area, listed building status, tree preservation order - we are not aware of any restriction in this regard. • Rights and easements, e.g. public rights of way, shared drives - Access for the resident of No. 100 to the Service footpath that crosses No. 98 back garden into the passageway between No.98 and No.96 Shared access to the side passageway between No.98 and No. 100 • Flood risk - We understand the property is not in a flood risk area. • Coastal erosion risk - we understand the property is not at risk of coastal erosion. • Planning permission – for the property itself and its immediate locality - we are not aware of any nearby planning permissions. • Accessibility/adaptations, e.g. step-free access, wet room, essential living accommodation on entrance level - step-free access is not available. • Coalfield or mining area - We understand the property is not in a mining area.