Property description
Spacious, detached cobb cottage dating back to the 19th century set on a plot of just under a quarter of an acre and with potential to develop. Originally two cottages, the White House is in need of modernisation and its accommodation includes four bedrooms, two reception rooms, open entrance hall, kitchen, cloakroom and bathroom. Other benefits include ample off road parking with an extended garage and a private, enclosed, west-facing rear garden. No chain. EPC: F
Location
Downton is a village situated outside Salisbury, on the River Avon. The village offers several shops, a supermarket, pubs, a social club, a library, primary schools and a secondary school. The village also holds an annual village fete, the Downton Cuckoo Fair. Fordingbridge to the south offers local facilities including supermarkets, dentists, doctors\‘ surgery, banks, pubs, schools, butchers, bakeries and restaurants as well as easy access to the New Forest National Park. To the north, the cathedral city of Salisbury has a comprehensive choice of schools as well as shopping and recreational facilities which include a theatre, cinema, arts centre, restaurants, pubs, clubs, supermarkets, dentists, doctors surgeries, hairdressers, library, leisure centre and fitness gym. The city also has 5 Park & Ride services for ease of access into the city centre. Salisbury 7m, Fordingbridge 5.5m, Bournemouth 22.5m. Trains: Salisbury (London Waterloo 85 mins).
Outside
Front: Gravelled driveway providing off road parking for several cars and leading to the front door, coal bunker and garage. There is gated access to the rear.Rear: Good, sized, extremely private and fully enclosed west-facing rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a wide variety of mature shrub borders and flowerbeds. There is also a vegetable garden with a greenhouse.
Directions
Proceed out of Salisbury on Exeter Street and at Exeter Street Roundabout continue straight across into New Bridge Road, A338. At the following roundabout keep left to proceed on A338 for approximately 5 miles to reach the village of Downton. As you come into Downton, at the roundabout, take the second exit and continue to follow the A338. As you pass the Esso Garage, the property can be found a short distance further along this road on the right hand side. The turning for the property is almost directly opposite the Kitagawa offices.
Local Information
Schools: www.schoolguide.co.ukNews and Events: www.salisburyjournal.co.uk www.spirefm.co.ukFacts, Figures and History: www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downton,_Wiltshire
Tenure
Freehold.
Services
All mains services are connected. The heating is oil fired.
Council Tax
Wiltshire Council Tax Band F.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment only with Bassets.
Property Features :
- 19th century detached cottage
- In need of modernisation
- Plenty of potential
- Set in about a quarter of an acre
- Four bedrooms (large master)
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